State 650b Klunker

[macncheese]

https://www.statebicycle.com/collec...cts/state-bicycle-klunker-black-metallic-27-5
i guess technically not a 26”but still cool?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Yeah, at that price, it's cool and a bit of a bargain. And I think it's kinda cool that it's 650 or 27.5 or whatever. Been waiting for cruisers to show up in this wheel size. Wonder where I could fit a set...

 

[JA331]

Thats definitely a bargain. The cromo snobs will take aim it though. Looks wicked in gloss black too. I contemplated painting the red menace i’m building black but saved that idea for a future build.

 

[Oak Tree]

The handlebars look like something pulled off a kids bike. Those gotta go....
Otherwise, I’d ride it.

 

[Chuy]

Looks almost identical to the RevMX.

As previously stated, the bars on the state bike look like they belong on my kids bike. I like them both!


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[JA331]

The issue i have with all these new cruiser/klunkers are the handlebars. Usually too small and not enough backsweep. I have a bad neck and dont like reaching for flat bars.True Torch and genuine bicycles have long horn versions of bmx bars similar to those the cook bros designed years ago.

 

[jamesdart]

That is pretty cool. I wonder how bad shipping is

 

[thebigorangecat]

How about this edition?

 

[Wizzletooth]

just got this one from FedEx today, ordered on Monday. Had to put better pedals on it and probably change seat. The paint is a sparkly copper and looks good in the Arizona sun. Bought the last one of 100 made in this 48th state version. Now to ride!

 

[JA331]

View attachment 150293just got this one from FedEx today, ordered on Monday. Had to put better pedals on it and probably change seat. The paint is a sparkly copper and looks good in the Arizona sun. Bought the last one of 100 made in this 48th state version. Now to ride!View attachment 150293

awesome

 

[Wizzletooth]

Changed the seat, rode some trails, I like.

 

[twister]

Nice looking bike, looking at one myself. It seems new models won't be shipping for a couple of months.

 

[Wizzletooth]

Nice looking bike, looking at one myself. It seems new models won't be shipping for a couple of months.

I didn't want to wait till late march.

 

[Captain Awesome]

 

[MaX-D]

I am selling my SE 26 inch OM flyer to buy one of these. I want a bike that I can also ride trails with. The State Bikes Klunker is the perfect bike for me.

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[RustyGold]

Why can't you trail ride the OM Flyer?

(welcome to RRB!)

 

[MaX-D]

Why can't you trail ride the OM Flyer?

(welcome to RRB!)

You could trail ride the OM Flyer, but I just don't like the bike. I'm tall, and the bike feels too small.

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[JA331]

Those om flyers are small for a 26”.

 

[MaX-D]

Those om flyers are small for a 26”.

Yes they are. I had to raise the seat quite a bit, and move the bars Forward Chicago style just to have enough Room in the cockpit.

The state bicycle klunker looks like a longer bike that has some Room

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[JA331]

Yes they are. I had to raise the seat quite a bit, and move the bars Forward Chicago style just to have enough Room in the cockpit.

The state bicycle klunker looks like a longer bike that has some Room

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You could trail ride the OM Flyer, but I just don't like the bike. I'm tall, and the bike feels too small.

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You may want to check the top tube and seat tube length before you decide.

I’m 6’2. The roomiest bike i have is the red menace which is based on a cook bros cruiser. It has a high tensile taiwanese made steel frame and cromo fork. Its longer in the front triangle than a typical Schwinn cruiser. Paul may still have a few left.

The State klunker is a more modern bike than the red menace and possibly more suited to trails but to me it looks considerably shorter and i doubt i would feel comfortable riding it.

My favourite ride is my 2012 kos kruiser. I like its frame geometry best. plenty of room up front and a short back which makes it really responsive and easy to ride. Plus its a full cromo frame. Like the klunker you need to ditch the kiddy bmx bars it comes standard with.