Originally
manufactured by "Speed Unlimited" the company lasted 1980 thru
1988 approx.
In fact, Speed Unlimited made the early Hutch
frames.
The Thruster "Tri Power" Frame and Fork set, was the main product,
although Thruster made bars, cruisers and even pedals.
There has been some debate about if the extra bar actually
adds any strength to the frame?
Lee, the owner
was a fairly dynamic and innovative designer (came from a drag racing innovation
background)and had many drawings, sketches and ideas for products. All the
products were to be marketed as the Power Series. After a partnership with Hutch, He tried
but was unable to resurrect the Thruster brand (last framesets I remember
were the Bi-Powers). In the end all the Thruster stuff was
auctioned, much went to TNT and Lee went to a federal resort. If you have more info, please let me know.
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thruster, white tri power 20
1980 Thruster Tri-power
Tri power f/f, polished DK stem, CW bars, GT Layback w/Dominator seat.Redline Flights, 44t Redline chainring,Redline pedals, ACS Z RIMS W/ACS HUBS.Blue & chrome spokes,ACS seat clamp,Dia Compe 900.
COLOCJ75 Comments 2 Faves
1980 Thruster Tri-Power XL 24" Criuser
1st generation Thruster Tri-Power Cruiser
mtbnj8 Comments 2 Faves
1980 Thruster Vanishing Point
The front tire crapped out after I ran over a tack. But I plan to get blue tires for it.
MFSX3002 Comments 1 Fave
1980 Thruster
thruster frame/fork bullseye hubs araya rims euro B/B super maxy cranks KKT lighting pedals SR forged stem DIA COMPE mx 1000 brake AME tri grips.
markanthony
1981 Thruster Vanishing Point ....original owner
Thurster Vanising Point
ssscamaro7 Comments 3 Faves
1981 Thruster Vanishing Point
This is a nice Thruster; I've had for some time now. This is a nice survivor!
oldbmxdude1 Comment 1 Fave
1983 Thruster 24" frameset
The cleanest 24 inch Thruster frame and fork you have ever seen !
ELF COLLECTOR DAVE5 Comments 3 Faves
1985 Thruster complete
Thruster frame and forks year? Shimano 600 cranks sr pedals araya rims and shimano hubs, uni seat se racing bars. need more info
emp2 Comments
1988 Thruster Hyper Air Aggressive Series
Found in the trash,wheels are new and seat is haro,but everything else is thruster...
leeeevil
2005 Thruster (retro)
This is an '05 Thruster (retro) made by Gary Stracandino out of McDonough New York. The fork is made by Brew.
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