Bike Frames: Eastern Bikes Thunderbird Bike

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Eastern Bikes Thunderbird Bike

Eastern Bikes Thunderbird Bike Review

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Eastern Bikes Thunderbird Bike Feature

Expert level MTB dirt jumper bike from Eastern; total weight: 31.8 pounds
Full 4130 chromoly Nightrain frame with Hydroformed downtube; double wall rims
Marzocchi DJ III front suspension fork with 80-millimeter travel-- coil/elastomer sprung with a chromoly steerer
Tektro Cable Actuated Disc Brake with a Tektro Forged Alloy Lever for exceptional stopping power
Frame comes with a lifetime warranty; all other parts covered by a 1-year warranty

Built for intense rides, the Thunderbird MTB bike from Eastern is an expert level dirt jumper designed for aggressive hardcore riding. Built with the geometry for riding on the edge, the Thunderhead features a full 4130 frame with a hydroformed downtube Marzocchi DJ III front suspension fork offering 80 millimeters of coil-sprung travel. Stop on a dime--the Tektro cable actuated disc brake with a Tektro forged alloy lever provides stopping power. Additional tasty details include the new Eastern Phorcys 25T 6061 sprocket, double wall rims, new Eastern Crown pedals, and an Eastern Letters-2 Pivotal padded saddle on an alloy Pivotal seat post. Kenda 26-inch tires are ready to ride in the dirt.

MTB Frame Geometry.

Technical Specifications:

Frame: Eastern Night train Frame, Full 4130 Chromoly, Monocoque Chainstays, 135-millimeter spacing and Disc brake tabs
Fork: Marzocchi DJ III, 80-millimeter Travel, Coil/Elastomer Sprung with Chromoly Steerer
Handle Bars: Eastern Night Train alloy with 3-inch rise, 31.8-millimeter clamp area
Headset: Sealed Bearing 45/45 Internal
BB: Sealed Bearing Euro BB
Pedals: Eastern Crown pedals
Grips: Eastern Fuquay Flyer Grip
Stem: Eastern Forged Alloy Front Load
Sprocket: Eastern Phorcys 25T 6061
Cranks: Chromoly Heat-Treated 3-piece Cranks with 8-Spline Spindle
Seat: Eastern Letters-2 Pivotal Padded
Seatpost: Alloy Pivotal
Seat Clamp: Eastern Low Boy
Front Tire: Kenda Small Block 8, 26x2.35
Rear Tire: Kenda NPJ 1052, 26x2.10
Hub Front: Eastern Sealed Bearing 36H, with Disc Mount, 20-millimeter axle
Hub Rear: Eastern MTB LB-9 single speed cassette hub 135-millimeter, 14-millimeter axle, 36H, 12t driver, with disc mount.
Rim Front: Double-Wall 36H
Rim Rear: Double-Wall 36H
Rear Brakes: Tektro Cable Actuated Disc Brake, 160-millimeter Rotor; Straight Cable; Tektro Forged Alloy Lever - Designed for Cable Disc Brakes
Freewheel: 12T One Piece Driver with 6 Pawls and 15-degree Engagement
Chain: KMC Z510