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Eastern Thunderbird

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The 2011 Eastern Thunderbird is right at the heels of Eastern's superstar Dirt Jumper/Pump Track/Urban assaulter Nightrain. Featuring the exact same frame, the Thunderbird is spec'd to be more affordable than the Nightrain but doesn't skimp on performance. It comes with easier-to-maintain Tektro mechanical disc brakes and the excellent Marzocchi DJ III fork.


Specs for the 2012 Eastern Thunderbird...
Weight: 31.2 lbs.
Top tube: 22.5"
Frame: Eastern NighTrain frame, Full 4130 chromoly frame with double butted top tube, double butted downtube that is offset butted at the head to create an internal gusset, internal head tube with CNCed EB logo, hydroformed monocoque chainstays, Spanish BB, integrated seat clamp and laser cut dropouts. Eastern Promise: lifetime warranty*, lifetime upgrade policy**
Fork: Marzocchi DJ III, 80mm of coil/elastomer-sprung travel with chromoly steerer
Bars: Eastern Night Train alloy with 3” rise, 31.8mm clamp area
Headset: Sealed bearing 45/45 internal
BB: Sealed bearing SPANISH
Pedals: Eastern Crown pedals
Grips: Eastern Fuquay Flyer
Stem: Eastern forged alloy frontload 31.8mm clamp
Sprocket: Eastern Phorcys 25T 6061 alloy
Cranks: Eastern Shaft 175mm, tubular chromoly heat-treated 3pc. cranks w/ 8 spline spindle
Seat: Eastern logo one-piece seat & alloy post
Seat clamp: Eastern Low Boy Wax Loss Molded Integrated Seat Post Clamp
Tires: Kenda K Rad 26”x2.3”
Front hub: Eastern sealed bearing 36H MTB with disc mount, 20mm thru-axle
Rear hub: Eastern MTB single speed cassette hub 135mm spacing, 10mm axle, 36H, 12t one-piece driver, with disc mount
Rims: Double Wall Alloy, 36 Hole
Rear brakes: Tektro cable-actuated disc brake, 160mm rotor/ Straight Cable / Tektro Forged Alloy, Designed for Cable Disc Brakes (No front brakes)
Freewheel: 12T one-piece driver w/ 6 pawls
Chain: Half-link chain
Pegs: 1 peg included

Important note: Pictures for illustration only. Bike does not come with front brakes.

Where To Buy...
Purchase at Jenson USA




Buying a Night Train

  • 2011 Eastern Nighttrain...
    Purchase for $1049 at Jenson USA (SALE!)

    2012 Eastern Nighttrain...
    Purchase for $1399 at Jenson USA

    2012 Eastern Thunderbird...
    Purchase for $979 at Jenson USA

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