FireEye has made a lot of changes this year to the frames and components to create a brand new generation of products. The biggest difference to the frames is the use of a 4130 cromoly hydro-formed downtube. You heard that right, hydro-formed cromoly tubeset. Up until now, almost all hydro-forming has been exclusively with aluminum frames. But this year, FireEye brought that technology to steel and have used it with our Spitfire, Bloodshot, and Shortfuse 380 models.
More details and pics inside,
This hydro-forming allows an overall lighter, more flickable frame while still providing the excellent strength that FireEye are known for. It also cleans up the appearance and gives the bikes some nice curves. All horizontal hardtails use the
patented ASP (Axle Stabilization Platform) system as well as time/rider-tested geometry. FireEye has taken steel frames to the next level and hopes that they allow you to take your riding to the next level as well.
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| 4130 CROMOLY Hydro-formed down tube. |
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| 4130 CROMOLY Hydro-formed down tube. |
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| FIREEYE 2010 SPITFIRE XVI...Been put on a nice diet. (previous to now) |
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| Nice flame gusset!! |
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| FIREEYE 2010 BLOODSHOT...different style than it used to be. |
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| Totally redesigned horizontal dropouts to an adjustable vertical dropout. |
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| Special shaped gusset |
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| FIREEYE 2010 SHORFUSE 380...Chainstay is from 380mm to 395 mm |
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| MTB BB, the frame support both 24"/26" wheels with V-brake |
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| FIREEYE 2010 SHORTFUSE 360...Super strong, super tight 24" specific single speed frame. |
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| 360-375mm chainstay, Try this! Feel the differences in riding. |
There were some suggestions from riders for a more colorful 2010 line up. In the past, FireEye only offered a few choices for frame colors (black, white, and grey). Offerings for 2010 include seven colors for you to choose from: orange, yellow, green, blue, brown, white, and black.
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| Colorful 2010 |
Check out the website for more details on the 2010 FireEye Dirt Lineup.