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Hammerhead Changing Up Graphics, Offering Deal on Original Thumper 29er

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Hammerhead Bikes Thumper 29er trail mountain bike
Hammerhead's Thumper in its original graphics.

Hammerhead Bicycles, who are re-launching their brand after an almost decade hiatus, is already changing up the graphics…and cutting you a deal.

“We wanted to start this brand off on the right foot,” says Hammerhead President Scott Robertson, “and we have, with an amazing 29er bike that we are especially proud of, but sometimes your graphic artist twists your arm so vehemently that you can’t help but call Uncle. We are confident in the bike itself, it’s fun as hell to ride, but we recognize the importance of the look as well.”

Their first and currently only model is the Thumper, a 120mm 29er trail bike that Marc reviewed pretty positively. While we really kinda like the small stripes, the artist (in this case entrepreneur) is always their own worst critic. Anyone interested can get a deal on remaining stock of the first run with original graphics. Frameset price is being reduced from $1499 to $1299.

“If you like the graphics, don’t care about the graphics, or know the graphics will mostly be covered by mud, call this first batch ‘limited edition’ versions and save $200,” says Robertson.

New, updated graphics will be released soon.

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tiz-urkey
tiz-urkey
11 years ago

Whoa new graphics! that’s pretty BA yo!

Samuel J. Greear
11 years ago

Thumbs down for Hammerhead.

animallover
11 years ago

The same person who would care enough about the aesthetics of their bicycle to buy or not buy based on graphics would NEVER buy a bike named THUMPER. Thumper haha Thumps down.

A Texan
A Texan
11 years ago

Why not name the bike “Hammerhead” like the original Titus made Hammerhead bike were named? The military stencil graphics along with the idiotic thumper name a big turn off, It’s sad that they put a good effort into the bike then half-assed it on the name paint and graphics.

Astheticist
Astheticist
11 years ago

Bold new graphics…order placed!

AndyW
AndyW
11 years ago

looks identical to a Kona Satori, but with a horst link

Taylor
Taylor
11 years ago

This is the bicycle version of the creep that shows up at a bar after 1am, just scrambling for something to take home.

Brian
Brian
11 years ago

I think if anyone here actually knew why they named it Thumper, it would make more sense. Thumper is the name of a trail here in Austin, and if you’ve ridden it, the name probably makes sense. I miss hammerhead being in Austin.

Hammerhead Bicycles
11 years ago

Thanks for the feedback….yeah we botched the graphics. We owned up to it, and are offering a killer deal on an excellent riding bike. If you don’t believe me test it out for yourself 🙂
http://hammerheadbicycles.com/get-dirty-demo

The Bike is Hammerhead, and I am working a lot w/ Charles & Cody…the have given a ton of input on the bike through the whole process the last year as we brought it to market. We connect quite a bit and they are involved w/ the 2nd frame we have in the works.

Here is some info on the Thumper Trail and why we came up with THUMPER as the Model Name
http://hammerheadbicycles.com/the-trail

Thanks, Scott….if you have other questions or input please feel free to hit me directly at scott@hammerheadbikes.com

KJR
KJR
11 years ago

I’d rather buy a Kona Satori and support the guys that originally designed this bike, instead of buying a rebranded knockoff. “Ooooh, but it’s got a horst link!” Whatever. This whole bike is about as imaginative as the paint job.

Tim Aah
Tim Aah
11 years ago

@KJR: So Kona have a lock on long(ish) travel 29ers, regardless of the suspension design? Sweet for them.

bin judgin
bin judgin
11 years ago

looks like a bike, phht im buying a trek

Brian
Brian
11 years ago

Now that the exact location of the trail has been posted, please note that there is no place to park around the trailhead. Parking along the trail head is prohibited and will likely jeopardize the future of this trail. Sorry, if I’m coming off a little over protective here.

Hammerhead Bicycles
11 years ago

Brian,

We received permission from the HoA, and the trail builders to use the name and publish info on the trail.

Location and Info on the trail has been up on http://www.austinbike.com/index.php/austin/126-thumper for several years. We received his approval to post his trail description on the site as well.

Please feel free to hit me up directly if you have other questions/concerns. scott@hammerheadbikes.com

Thanks, Scott

Brian
Brian
11 years ago

That’s fine, I’m familiar with AustinBike. I was in effect paraphrasing his warning to trail users. I was just worried that the link you posted above, while it mentions a description of the trail, makes no mention of the parking issue there. Thanks for the reply. I’m fine with the trail receiving more publicity, but I just want to make sure that the “best kept secret in Austin: Thumper, the trail” is used responsibly. Looking forward to seeing the new graphics!

Hammerhead Bicycles
11 years ago

Thank you Brian

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