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Poops McDougal
04-30-2008, 10:16 AM
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/poops_mcdougal/eastern_thunderbird.jpg

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?
WestCoastHucker
04-30-2008, 10:47 AM
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...
eaterofdog
04-30-2008, 10:56 AM
The fork and the brakes will need replaced, but the price is right.

I want one now.
Evil4bc
04-30-2008, 11:02 AM
Yea toss that fork as far away as possible and get a Marzocchi
After that take her to the trails and have a good ole time !
Poops McDougal
04-30-2008, 11:03 AM
:cheers: 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...
v-digit
04-30-2008, 11:11 AM
dont do it - u'll regret it!

(like that? did that work?)

you're welcome.
t1maglio
04-30-2008, 11:34 AM
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 :-)
eaterofdog
04-30-2008, 11:51 AM
I keep laughing at the title of this thread. It's like asking Tyrone Biggums to help you get off of cocaine.
Poops McDougal
04-30-2008, 11:58 AM
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...
dexter
04-30-2008, 11:58 AM
tyrone biggums does not use cocaine sir, he is a crack rock connoisseur
Sir_Crackien
04-30-2008, 12:16 PM
two words

buy it!!

no but really its a pretty nice bike. good price
v-digit
04-30-2008, 12:57 PM
two words

buy it!!


HEY!!!! he asked us to talk him out of it, not encourage him!!!

DONT DO IT, DO NOT DO IT!!!!!!
sittingduck
04-30-2008, 01:26 PM
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.
eaterofdog
04-30-2008, 01:33 PM
:biggrin: As long as it looks like I'm making an effort to control myself...

Ahh. Married. Got it.
sittingduck
04-30-2008, 02:35 PM
Maybe this will help. Space fork = face fyck
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94967&d=1209584319
Cru Jones
04-30-2008, 02:48 PM
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.
WestCoastHucker
04-30-2008, 02:53 PM
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...

strange, i didn't notice this. the TT is longer than my STP was and i never had any clearance issues with it...
Poops McDougal
04-30-2008, 03:00 PM
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... :cheers:
t1maglio
04-30-2008, 03:20 PM
If ya tack a new fork on that order its probably cheaper then your insurance premium.
Cru Jones
04-30-2008, 04:00 PM
strange, i didn't notice this. the TT is longer than my STP was and i never had any clearance issues with it...

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.
WestCoastHucker
04-30-2008, 04:06 PM
Your STP had shorter than a 21.5" TT?...

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...
allsk8sno
05-01-2008, 11:46 PM
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