
Klunker Overview
The State Bicycle Co. Klunker is a 27.5 inch steel cruiser built on the shape people were bombing fire roads on in the seventies. A 42T crank drives a 22T coaster cog, so there is one gear, no shifters and no derailleur hanging off the back to bend.
You stop by pedalling backwards. That means no levers, no cables and nothing to adjust, which is why the cockpit is just a 30 inch BMX style V-bar with a 7 inch rise. This one is Ultraviolet and Chrome, on 2.1 inch Vittoria Barzo knobbies with Vans grips.
It weighs 30.4 lb, one size fits riders 5 foot 4 to 6 foot 2, and the steel frame and fork carry a 5 year warranty. Skip it if you want gears or hand brakes. Everyone else: there is a bottle opener on the frame.
Nothing to go wrong
No gears, no cables, no derailleur and no brake pads to wear through. A steel frame and fork with a 5 year warranty, 36 hole BMX style rims, and a coaster brake that has been the same simple mechanism for a century.
One size fits riders 5 foot 4 to 6 foot 2, and you set your height at the 25.4mm seatpost rather than by choosing a frame.
ONE GEAR, AND YOU STOP BY PEDALLING BACKWARDS
A 42T crank turns a 22T coaster style cog. One gear, geared for rolling rather than racing, with no shifter, no cable and no derailleur to knock out of line.
The brake lives inside the rear hub. Pedal backwards and it bites. No pads to wear out, no lever, nothing to bleed and nothing to adjust.

2.1 INCH VITTORIA BARZO KNOBBIES
This colourway runs 2.1 inch Vittoria Barzo tires on the 36 hole BMX style rims: a proper knobby tread, a little narrower than the other two Klunkers.
Narrower rubber rolls easier on pavement and keeps the bike quick to flick around, while the tread still holds on gravel and hardpack.


Chrome Against Ultraviolet
A deep purple frame with polished chrome at the bar, stem, cranks and seatpost.

Retro Leatherette Saddle
A wide comfort saddle on a 25.4mm post, which is how you set your riding height.

Coaster Brake In The Hub
The brake lives inside the rear hub. Pedal backwards to stop, with no lever, cable or pads to wear.

Vans Grips On A 30 Inch V-Bar
A BMX style V-bar, 30 inches wide with a 7 inch rise, finished with Vans waffle grips.

36 Hole BMX Style Rims
Extra durable BMX style rims laced 36 hole, for kerbs and fire roads.
| Frame and fork | Durable steel, with a 5 year warranty on the frame and fork |
|---|---|
| Handlebars | BMX style V-bar, 7 inch rise, 30 inches wide |
| Grips | Vans grips |
| Wheels | Extra durable 36 hole BMX style rims, 27.5 inch |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.1 inch Vittoria Barzo mountain bike tires |
| Maximum tire | 2.3 x 27.5 inch. Riders have fitted 2.4 inch, though fitment varies by wheel and tire brand |
| Gearing | 42T crank with a 22T coaster style cog, single speed |
| Crank arm length | 170mm |
| Brakes | Coaster brake. Pedal backwards to stop |
| Pedals | Flat MTB style platform pedals |
| Saddle | Retro style leatherette comfort saddle |
| Seatpost diameter | 25.4mm |
| Extras | Bottle opener fitted to the frame |
| Sizes | One size fits all, for riders 5 foot 4 to 6 foot 2 |
| Weight | 30.4 lb, 13.8 kg |
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Klunker Complete Bike
Bottle Opener, Fitted
Belcopia Support
Questions before buying
How do the brakes work?+
It is a coaster brake, so you pedal backwards to stop. There is no lever, no cable and nothing to adjust or bleed. If you have not ridden one since childhood it takes about a block to get used to, and then you stop thinking about it.
What size is it?+
One size fits all. State lists it for riders 5 foot 4 to 6 foot 2. The seatpost is 25.4mm, so height is set at the saddle rather than by picking a frame size.
Is there really a bottle opener on the frame?+
Yes, fitted to the frame at the factory. It is the detail everyone notices first.
Can I fit a bigger tire?+
State lists the maximum as 2.3 inch by 27.5 for this colourway. Riders have fitted 2.4 inch, but fitment varies with the wheel and the tire brand, so State does not guarantee it. It ships on 2.1 inch Vittoria Barzo tires.
Is it a single speed?+
Yes. A 42T crank drives a 22T coaster style cog, geared for cruising rather than climbing or speed. One gear, no shifters, no derailleur to knock out of line.
What is the warranty?+
State gives the steel frame and fork a 5 year warranty against manufacturing defects. We are an authorized dealer, so it is State’s own warranty, not a third party plan.
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