Our Top-specified, freeride weapon of choice. With the 180mm front and rear travel delivered by the Fox 38 fork and Fox DHX shock, it’s definitely time to look for the expert-only bikepark trails and the toughest freeride lines. Super solid Dartmoor Shield Wide wheels, a bulletproof set of Maxxis DHF/DHR II tires with DH casing, and 4-piston brakes let you forget about the limits.
MAIN FEATURES
- 180/180mm front/rear suspension travel
- Super solid Dartmoor Thunderbird aluminum frame with 180mm travel, boost rear end, and SRAM UDH hanger
- 1.8" tapered head tube with 68mm fork crown and 60mm bottom headset bearing to ride even on the most challenging bikepark lines
- Fox 38 performance series fork with Grip damper and 38mm upper legs
- Fox DHX Factory series shock
- 11-speed Shimano Deore 5100 drivetrain with Sunrace 11-51T cassette
- Powerful Magura MT5 brakes with a 4-piston caliper and 203mm rotors
- Oversized 35mm cockpit with all-new 810mm wide Viper handlebar and short Viper stem
- Bump-proof Shield Wide rims with Maxxis DHF front tire and Maxxis DHR II rear tire, both foldable and tubeless-ready, and the rear one also with DH casing
With either a 200mm dual crown or a 180mm single crown fork it's designed for bikepark laps with friends who chose double black diamonds for a warm-up run. Thunderbird FR pedals just right to keep the sweat off during beer runs while its suspension stays responsive enough to prevent cold ones from ruffling.
Thanks to its high leverage ratio at the beginning of travel, Thunderbirds easily overcomes friction, ensuring that the initial part of the travel is sufficiently soft. At the end of the stroke, higher progression offers resistance against bottoming out, guaranteeing the bike can handle whatever challenges you encounter.
All aluminum Thunderbird frames are designed to fit with a new generation of 1.8" tapered forks with 68-69mm crowns. Bigger means stronger, and surely that’s important in Superenduro/Freeride.
The massive rocker is made of one piece of forged aluminum, keeping lateral stiffness high and providing an on-trail feel even in rough terrain.
Thunderbird frames are fully compatible with a Sram Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH), and Eagle Transmission drivetrains.
Our custom bicycle frame protectors are crafted from thick thermoplastic elastomer material, offering superior impact resistance against scratches, dents, and impacts. Designed with a ribbed pattern for added durability, these protectors provide a perfect fit for Thunderbird frames, ensuring maximum protection without compromising aesthetics.
All bearings in our full suspension frames feature extra dedicated custom sealing, for enhanced protection against dust, dirt, and moisture. Red Mobil grease provides effective lubrication over extended periods, ensuring minimal friction and optimal performance. MAX-type bearings offer over 30% more load capacity than caged bearings.
180mm of rear and up to 200mm of front travel with geometry allowing you to fit a 29-inch front wheel, which means you can easily match it with a dual crown fork and keep the eyes away from your lovely mullet.
Specification
WHEEL SIZE
27.5"
FRAME
glossy Metallic Silver, AL 6061-T6, travel 180mm
FRAME SIZE
Medium, Large
FORK
Fox 38 Performance 27.5", Grip, Boost, travel 180mm, crown 68mm, axle 15mm, tapered
SHOCK
Fox DHX Factory, 225x75mm, Trunnion, coil 400
SHOCK HARDWARE
22.2x8mm
HEADSETS
Dartmoor Storm OEM
DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore RD-M5100 1x11
SHIFTER
Shimano Deore SL-M5100-R, 11-speed
BRAKES
Magura MT5N, 4-piston brakes, rotors front 203mm front/rear
CRANKSET
Race Face Aeffect R, 170mm
CHAINRING
Direct mount 34T
CASSETTE
Sunrace CSMS7, 11-51T
CHAIN
Sunrace CN11A Black
PEDALS
without
RIMS
Darmoor Shield Wide 27.5", 32H, F/V, tubeless ready
FRONT HUB
Dartmoor Reel Boost 110x15mm, 32H
REAR HUB
Dartmoor Reel Boost 148x12mm, 32H
FRONT TIRE
Maxxis Minion DHF 27x2.5, WT, Foldable, 3C/Maxx Terra/Exo
REAR TIRE
Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5x2.4, Foldable, 3C/Maxx Grip/DH Casing
HANDLEBAR
Dartmoor Viper 810mm, Ø35mm
STEM
Dartmoor Viper, Ø35mm
GRIPS
Dartmoor Roots
SADDLE
Dartmoor Trail v.2
SEATPOST
alu 6061, 30.9x350mm
WEIGHT
16.90kg (w/o pedals)
COLOR
glossy Metallic Silver
| size | reach (mm) | stack (mm) | ST (mm) | TT (mm) | eTT(mm) | CS (mm) | HT (mm) | HT angle (°) | eST angle (°) | BB drop (mm) | WB (mm) | standover (mm) | wheel size (") | hub size (mm) | headset type (S.H.I.S.) | BB type (mm) | post diam. (mm) | clamp diam. (mm) | brake mount | max. rotor size (mm) |
| MEDIUM | 445 | 619 | 430 | - | 540 | 430 | 110 | 65 | 81 | 12 | 1206 | 795 | 27.5 | 148x12 | IS42/IS60 | BSA/Euro73 | 30.9 | 34.9 | PM 180mm | 203 |
| LARGE | 470 | 619 | 450 | - | 565 | 430 | 110 | 65 | 81 | 12 | 1231 | 795 | 27.5 | 148x12 | IS42/IS60 | BSA/Euro73 | 30.9 | 34.9 | PM 180mm | 203 |
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