SHOW US YOUR KLUNKERZ

[Bendix]

*Quick question, though - what differentiates a "Klunker", from a "Bomber"?

Klunker: Multi-speed, usually with cantilever or drum/roller brakes f&r

Bomber: Single-speed, often coaster-brake in rear... front brake optional.

that just about sums it up.

maybe billy will weigh in on this, but i think charlie and alan usually subdivide multi-speed klunkers as 'hybrid klunkers'- the real proto mountain bike. they will have all the neccesary shifters, cables, guides, zip-ties, etc....

a bomber probably won't have anything beyond a front brake cable, if that!

i think a 'bomber' can be a 'klunker', but i don't think a 'hybrid klunker' can be considered a 'bomber'.

my brain hurts.........

 

[J_Westy]

I never realized Jeff and Scooderdudes bikes looked so much alike.
Both stellar rides.
T

Thanks T. Your DX is beautiful too - the blond accessory ain't bad either

Scooderdudes bike was honestly what got me thinking about building a bike! Then I stumbled on the "C" on craigslist before I could really ID a "C" (either could the seller). Then I got the blue Ukai's for an obscenely cheap price. That sealed it -- I had to go for the look of Scooderdude's bike.

 

[hotfoot]

Went on a good ride this weekend, long walk up hill, quick ride down, break out the toolkit and repair bike, then back up the hill to do it again!

 

[Hammond Eggz]

*Quick question, though - what differentiates a "Klunker", from a "Bomber"?

Klunker: Multi-speed, usually with cantilever or drum/roller brakes f&r

Bomber: Single-speed, often coaster-brake in rear... front brake optional.

that just about sums it up.

maybe billy will weigh in on this, but i think charlie and alan usually subdivide multi-speed klunkers as 'hybrid klunkers'- the real proto mountain bike. they will have all the neccesary shifters, cables, guides, zip-ties, etc....

a bomber probably won't have anything beyond a front brake cable, if that!

i think a 'bomber' can be a 'klunker', but i don't think a 'hybrid klunker' can be considered a 'bomber'.

my brain hurts.........

Thanks, guys - I'd never heard that explanation before.

 

[klunkerbill]

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My '35 (bottom) and old '36 (top).

 

[klunkerbill]

The old '33.

 

[Hammond Eggz]

Well, in keeping with the ever-changing look of my FlightLiner, seeing all these cool bikes here and now knowing the difference between Klunker and Bomber :mrgreen: , I couldn't resist putting one together myself in sort of a Bomber style:

I kept the truss rods, stem and chainguard from the "Sky Ranger" build, added ally rims with Specialized "Rhythm" gumwall dirt tires, honey Brooks B67, and new bars with BMX grips.

 

[hewey]

From the North American Hand Built Bike Show

 

[fenderhole]

i thought it was a "klunker", but i guess it's actually a "bomber" or maybe it's neither. i just call it "spacetrucker" and it seems to fit into this thread. 8)

 

[onelesspedestrian]

I think this is an Eaton's Glider frame, judging only by the shape of the head badge. Regardless of what my high end bike collection contains, this will always be a favourite. This style of bike rules!

 

[rev106]

That's what I'm talking about.

Here's my 64 Schwinn:

 

[pickle]

I think this is an Eaton's Glider frame, judging only by the shape of the head badge. Regardless of what my high end bike collection contains, this will always be a favourite. This style of bike rules!

two thumbs up

 

[clinto141]

NEEDS MORE BRAKES

 

[necessaryevil]

 

[Hooch]

 

[Hsean]

I think it looks pretty good for my first Klunker, I like the look of white rims with fat black tires. I think i'm gonna leave it green too! it rides so nice. Once I get new tires and fix the coaster brake and do some more work to it I think it will be great!

 

[gowjobs]

Sweet! With that gearing, I'm guessing you push to the top of the hill, huh?

 

[Boom]

Awesome.....Lolx

 

[1938Roadmaster]

Finished this one a month ago. Full drum brakes and internal 3 speed.

 

[yewhi]

Late to the party as usual...

My "Klunker". Well Sorta...