http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BI297R01-Eastern+Thunderbird+26+Bike+08.aspx
I was planning on building a bike for steet/DJ, but that Thunderbird's pretty damn sexy - and the price is right. Any reason I shouldn't buy it?
Somebody talk me outta buying this...
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http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BI297R01-Eastern+Thunderbird+26+Bike+08.aspx
I was planning on building a bike for steet/DJ, but that Thunderbird's pretty damn sexy - and the price is right. Any reason I shouldn't buy it?
the homie bryce just picked one up. pretty dope little bike there...
just swap out that fork of death if you really want to keep your teeth...
just swap out that fork of death if you really want to keep your teeth...
The fork and the brakes will need replaced, but the price is right.
I want one now.
I want one now.
I'd throw a BB7 on the back, and the fork would definitely be replaced in the future. But damn, I don't think I can pass it up...dont do it - u'll regret it!
(like that? did that work?)
you're welcome.
(like that? did that work?)
you're welcome.
I guess I see the next model up with a better brake and fork for $899, not a bad deal. For $1199 you would be really good. A brake will run you around $100, and fork will get you around $400-500. I would personally look at the long range savings and get the top of the line. Your going to spend less and get a lot better bike.
I do like the color better of the cheap one, but ya gotta get past that
I do like the color better of the cheap one, but ya gotta get past that
I keep laughing at the title of this thread. It's like asking Tyrone Biggums to help you get off of cocaine.
:biggrin: As long as it looks like I'm making an effort to control myself...
tyrone biggums does not use cocaine sir, he is a crack rock connoisseur
two words
buy it!!
no but really its a pretty nice bike. good price
buy it!!
no but really its a pretty nice bike. good price
HEY!!!! he asked us to talk him out of it, not encourage him!!!
DONT DO IT, DO NOT DO IT!!!!!!
It will be an ok starting point, and get you rolling right away.
Personally, I would save a little more, and start out with better components.... Maybe scoring a few items used to keep the price down.
Personally, I would save a little more, and start out with better components.... Maybe scoring a few items used to keep the price down.
Ahh. Married. Got it.
Maybe this will help. Space fork = face fyck
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One thing that I noticed when sitting on Bryce's bike was that the short top tube lead to some foot clearance issues for x-ups and barspins. Plus, it seemed a little short for us tall guys. But, other than that, the thing is pretty dope.
strange, i didn't notice this. the TT is longer than my STP was and i never had any clearance issues with it...
Alright, I pulled the trigger - fork of death and all. I've already got a BB7 for the rear, and I'll just have to swap out the fork asap.
Good job talking me out of it, guys...
Good job talking me out of it, guys...
If ya tack a new fork on that order its probably cheaper then your insurance premium.
Your STP had shorter than a 21.5" TT? Plus, this has a really steep HT angle by mtb standards at 72. It definitely hit my foot when I turned the bars. It doesn't quite hit the pedals, but it hit my foot way more than just a little buzz.
But, I still think you'll like the bike, as long as x-ups and bar spins aren't your thing.
yeah, it's only a 22 virtual which translated to about 21 on the STP...
but the HA may be the big difference here. the STP is a sluggish 69 as opposed to the eastern 72...
yeah my STP is slack...but then i have a 5" DJ1 on it...i can't unscrew the cap nuts on the lowers though!! or it would be 4" or maybe 3.5