The Thunderbird carbon Evo version is a perfect combination of race nature and carefully chosen spec, which makes this bike both: high-end and budget-friendly. Just go to the trails, choose the line, and release the brakes. Legendary Marzocchi Z1 fork and new X-Fusion H3C shock will give you more control on the bumpy sections, and 4-piston brakes will give you more confidence when pushing your limits.
MAIN FEATURES
- 170/160mm front/rear suspension travel
- Dartmoor Thunderbird carbon fiber frame with 160mm travel, boost rear end, and SRAM UDH hanger
- Legendary Marzocchi Z1 170mm travel fork, with 36mm upper legs and Grip damper
- X-Fusion H3C RCP coil shock with 450 lbs coil for M-size and 500 lbs coil for L-size
- 11-speed Shimano Deore 5100 drivetrain with a wide range 11-51T cassette
- Iconic Magura MT5 brakes with 4-piston caliper, 203mm rotor on the front, and 180mm at the rear
- Oversized 35mm cockpit with all-new 810mm wide Viper handlebar and short Viper stem
- Tubeless-ready Vittoria Mazza 29x2.6 tires with Graphene 2.0
- High-end enduro wheelsets with Dartmoor Thunder aluminum rims and extra sealed Reel Expert hubs
Aggressive geometry and 160mm of progressive frame travel. Thunderbird CF will work great with modern heavy-duty forks with 160-170mm travel. The progressive suspension design of the Thunderbird CF is perfect for both types of shocks: spring shocks and large-volume air shocks. The construction also reduces the negative impact of braking on the suspension operation.
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 ensuring the bike can handle whatever challenges you encounter.
Front triangle and seat stays are made of high-quality carbon fiber with increased wall thickness for better stiffness. To ensure the proper strength and durability of the whole chainstay, the inserts in the points that are the most exposed to overload in carbon material are made of aluminum as well.
The massive rocker is made of one piece of forged aluminum. Keeping lateral stiffness on a high level and providing on-trail feeling even in rough terrain.
Yes, we know – mechanics hate that – but we all want to have clean and nice-looking bikes. With that feature, all frames are at least 10% more stylish.
Thunderbird CF 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. It’s possible to adopt both protectors also on the alu version of Thunderbirds.
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 provide over 30% more load capacity than caged bearings.
Specification
WHEEL SIZE
29"
FRAME
matt Black/Grey, Carbon Fiber+AL 6061-T6, travel 160mm
FRAME SIZE
Medium, Large
FORK
Marzocchi Z1 29", Grip, Boost, travel 170mm, axle 15mm, tapered
SHOCK
X-Fusion H3C RCP, 205x65mm, Trunnion, coil 450 (M) / 500 (L)
SHOCK HARDWARE
22.2x8mm
HEADSETS
Dartmoor Blink OEM
DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore RD-M5100 1x11
SHIFTER
Shimano Deore SL-M5100-R 11-speed
BRAKES
Magura MT5, 4-piston brakes, rotors Magura Storm HC front 203mm/rear 180mm
CRANKSET
FSA Comet Heavy Duty, 175mm (L) / 170mm (M)
CHAINRING
Direct mount 30T
CASSETTE
Sunrace CSMS7, 11-51T
CHAIN
Sunrace CN11A Black
PEDALS
Dartmoor Vibe
RIMS
Dartmoor Thunder 29", 32H, F/V, tubeless ready
FRONT HUB
Dartmoor Reel Expert Boost 110x15, 32H
REAR HUB
Dartmoor Reel Expert Boost 148x12, 32H
FRONT TIRE
Vittoria Mazza 29x2.6, Foldable, Trail anthracite-black, G2.0
REAR TIRE
Vittoria Mazza 29x2.6, Foldable, Trail anthracite-black, G2.0
HANDLEBAR
Dartmoor Viper 810mm, Ø35mm
STEM
Dartmoor Viper, Ø35mm
GRIPS
Dartmoor Maze
SADDLE
Dartmoor Leaf Pro
SEATPOST
X-Fusion Manic 170mm (L) / 150mm (M), Ø30.9mm
WEIGHT
16.10kg (w/o pedals)
COLOR
matt Black/Grey
| 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 | 455 | 633 | 437 | - | 613 | 435 | 110 | 64 | 76 | 27 | 1237 | 760 | 29 | 148x12 | IS42/IS52 | BSA/Euro73 | 30.9 | 34.9 | PM 180mm | 203 |
| LARGE | 480 | 633 | 452 | - | 638 | 435 | 110 | 64 | 76 | 27 | 1262 | 760 | 29 | 148x12 | IS42/IS52 | BSA/Euro73 | 30.9 | 34.9 | PM 180mm | 203 |
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