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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1979 Thruster Jamie Burrows
Check out that Dragster on the Sticker---RARE!!!
GASOH7 Comments 2 Faves
1979 Thruster Vanishing Point
nos thruster frame received from a swap with a friend
erdalicious2 Comments
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.
COLOCJ76 Comments 6 Faves
1980 Thruster Tri-Power
Full on dump score sitting between the scrap metal and the brush pile.
krankyankee9 Comments 2 Faves
1981 Thruster Vanishing Point
This is a nice Thruster; I've had for some time now. This is a nice survivor!
oldbmxdude2 Comments 3 Faves
1982 Thruster Tri Power
Made it look straight outa 1982 ...not much NOS on it !
79supergoose15 Comments 6 Faves
1982 Thruster Tri Power
MY FAVORITE BIKE!THRUSTER TRI POWER FRAME/WHITE TUFF2S/TUFF NECK/ GT BARS//REDLINE FLITE CRANKS/KKT LIGHTNIG PEDALS/ THRUSTER PADS/COMP3 TIRES/SHOTGUN SEAT/HARO DIGITAL TECH PLATE/ NEED THRUSTER FORKS
isenbergbmx694 Comments 4 Faves
1982 Thruster Vanishing Point
Thruster Vanishing Point All original finish (except stickers) Killer BMX RACER
kencr2505 Comments 1 Fave
1982 Thruster
Found this frame on ebay described incorrectly as listed as bad boy or something due to a sticker on the frame
eamonn12344 Comments 3 FavesLike to contribute to the museum?
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