State 650b Klunker

[Sheepdog149]

Looks like they used an old Sugino VP, probably polished it up a bit first and used a single speed ringView attachment 275342

Niceee!

Looks like they used an old Sugino VP, probably polished it up a bit first and used a single speed ringView attachment 275342

I’m thinking of buying a Sugino Messenger fixed bike crankset (170/44) for my State Klunker. Are they good cranksets?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

They're good, Sugino is one of the best manufacturers out there. But you might want to look into compatibility, I believe the Messenger is for road bikes and fixie conversion. Your chain line would be an issue.

 

[Sheepdog149]

She’s still at the shop, but they’re almost done. I have to track down a kickstand with a bit more offset to clear the wider 2.5 Maxxis tires I switched to; here’s a few pics of the bike:

 

[MazdaFlyer]

I noticed that State Bicycle Co has dropped a new Klunker version with some Rat Rod vibe.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

State frame set..,RRB starter platform.
https://www.statebicycle.com/products/klunker-frame-set-matte-olive-black.

 

[jakedog]

I finally got around to fixing up my State Klunker. As others have said, the handlebars just didn't quite do it for me. Also, the saddle hurt my butt and although the knobby tires looked good, they weren't the best ride on the street.

I picked up a set of Continental Ride Tour. They have a nice tread pattern that seems like it will give the best of street/trail/gravel riding.

The site had an option to add tubes. I didn't really check it out and they turned out to be presta valves. Luckily I had a set of adapters I planned on using for my city bike, so everything worked out. I kind of like them better anyway.

I got a good deal on a Brooks Flyer Special a while back. It's destined to show up on a couple of other builds I have in mind.

For handlebars I went with the S&M Hoder Superhigh in a "natural" finish.

Peeled the sticker.

I'm a big fan of Rivendell bikes. I bought my wife a Platypus a couple of years ago. Surfing their site I found a link to an article "grips the hard way in 9 basically easy steps" and decided to give it a try. https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant...e-hard-way-how-to?_pos=3&_sid=f1996e018&_ss=r

I didn't have felt laying around so used some foam grips as a base.

I will probably put in some other cool bar plugs eventually, but for now I'm using a couple Thanksgiving corks from a nice 2019 Hook & Ladder merlot. I like the corks, but those bars are pretty wide already. I will probably shellac everything like the article suggests. The rivbike website has some good swatches of cloth tape to show what they look like coated in amber or clear shellac.

I've only ridden in the immediate neighborhood, but it feels great. Now I need pedals and I'll be pretty happy with it.

The Supervisor

 

[Pondo]

Looks great! I love those grips

 

[jakedog]

Looks great! I love those grips

Thanks! I really like the look of them too. It will be interesting to see how they hold up.