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2003 Airborne Thunderbolt 105

Velopedia Archive ID 30560

Overview

Model year2003
BrandAirborne
ModelThunderbolt 105
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID30560
Original MSRP$1,015.95
ColorsBrushed
Sizes50cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm

Frameset

Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkBuyer's choice
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105
ShiftersShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105, clamp-on/31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105
CranksetShimano 105, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless
HandlebarBuyer's choice
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBuyer's choice
SaddleBuyer's choice
Seatpost27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsBuyer's choice
RimsBuyer's choice
SpokesBuyer's choice
Spoke nipplesBuyer's choice
Front tireBuyer's choice
Wheel sizeBuyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube550 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase988 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.