Beautifully refurbished vintage 1980s Thorn steel bike, built with legendary Reynolds 531 tubing. It rides beautifully while keeping its original character. Size Large.
The frame, forks, seat post and quill stem are all original, giving it the smooth, springy steel ride that Reynolds 531 is famous for. Riding position is extremely comfortable. Everything else has been refreshed or upgraded to make it reliable, comfortable and ready to ride. The frame was resprayed & powder coated a gorgeous new colour by Hackney Peddler in 2023 as old paint was chipped and rusted.
The "Beans" decal is the bike's character, but can be removed easily if wanted!
Spec & upgrades:
- Reynolds 531 steel frame (original Thorn)
- Original forks, seat post & quill stem
- One original Mavic front wheel with Campagnolo hub
- Rolls San Marco saddle (new 2023)
- Tektro R359 brake callipers (new 2021)
- Tektro finger pull levers (new 2023)
- Temple allow mudguards with beuatiful polished finish (new 2023)
- Temple Corinthian Chainring & Crankset
- Shimano CS HG50 8 speed cassette 11 34t
- New bottom bracket 2023
- New chain 2023
- Jagwire gold brake cable housing 2023
- Back wheel is new circa 2020
- Shimano Claris rear derailleur circa 2020
- flat handlebars and rubber grips installed 2023
- new Shimano brake pads installed 2026
- Suntour friction gear shifter - installed due to one of shifter lugs was damaged when I bought the bike in 2019, preventing installation of traditional downtube shifters. I installed a stem shifter along with downtube clamp for a creative modification sympathetic to original shifting style
*Also included: rear rack and bottle cage*
This bike has been completely refurbished, well cared for, and rides smoothly—ideal as a stylish commuter or for anyone who appreciates quality vintage steel with modern usability. Some small scratches/scrapes on top tube because of D lock use.
Happy to answer questions or provide more photos. Open to offers!
Beautifully refurbished vintage 1980s Thorn steel bike, built with legendary Reynolds 531 tubing. It rides beautifully while keeping its original character. Size Large. The frame, forks, seat post and quill stem are all original, giving it the smooth, springy steel ride that Reynolds 531 is famous for. Riding position is extremely comfortable. Everything else has been refreshed or upgraded to make it reliable, comfortable and ready to ride. The frame was resprayed & powder coated a gorgeous new colour by Hackney Peddler in 2023 as old paint was chipped and rusted. The "Beans" decal is the bike's character, but can be removed easily if wanted! Spec & upgrades: - Reynolds 531 steel frame (original Thorn) - Original forks, seat post & quill stem - One original Mavic front wheel with Campagnolo hub - Rolls San Marco saddle (new 2023) - Tektro R359 brake callipers (new 2021) - Tektro finger pull levers (new 2023) - Temple allow mudguards with beuatiful polished finish (new 2023) - Temple Corinthian Chainring & Crankset - Shimano CS HG50 8 speed cassette 11 34t - New bottom bracket 2023 - New chain 2023 - Jagwire gold brake cable housing 2023 - Back wheel is new circa 2020 - Shimano Claris rear derailleur circa 2020 - flat handlebars and rubber grips installed 2023 - new Shimano brake pads installed 2026 - Suntour friction gear shifter - installed due to one of shifter lugs was damaged when I bought the bike in 2019, preventing installation of traditional downtube shifters. I installed a stem shifter along with downtube clamp for a creative modification sympathetic to original shifting style *Also included: rear rack and bottle cage* This bike has been completely refurbished, well cared for, and rides smoothly—ideal as a stylish commuter or for anyone who appreciates quality vintage steel with modern usability. Some small scratches/scrapes on top tube because of D lock use. Happy to answer questions or provide more photos. Open to offers!