Video: Klunking 2

Oct 16, 2012 at 4:48
by Matt Wragg
 

What can we say? This video makes us want a simple bike and a beer... The guys at Transition sum it up best:

"Klunking is making a huge comeback and it’s a great way to experience your local trails on a totally new level. Our Klunker is ready to ride right out of the box, without any modifications, and it’s just as much fun riding trails as it is cruising around town. Once you start Klunking, you can't stop.” - Kevin Menard, Owner - Transition Bikes Owner

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Transition Bikes is proud to announce a giant step backwards with their latest bike. The Klunker features absolutely no technology and is in no way optimized. 4130 chromoly, moto handlebar, DH tires and a coaster brake are all the features you need to rip your favorite trails or cruise downtown to grab a beer.

Transition Klunker - White

Coming in at 32 lbs for the complete bike, the Klunker is incredibly lightweight for a Klunker. Another thing that is lightweight about the Klunker is the price, $549 for the complete bike. Two color options are available, “Party in the Woods” Matte Black and “Klunking Isn't Free” Eagle White (featuring checkerboard toptube and crossbar pads).

Transition Klunker - black

SPECS:
1 size fits all
Chromoly 3 piece BMX style crankset
Kenda Nevegal 2.35 DH tires
Transition Park n Ride Jump Saddle
Motorcycle Handlebar (800mm wide)
Slack 67 Degree Head Angle
Coaster Brake
PRICE: $549 USD

www.transitionbikes.com
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93 Comments

  • + 56
flag sup3rc0w (Oct 16, 2012 at 6:30)
 Transition's humour alone makes me want to ride their bikes!
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flag Tader16 (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:24)
 no "add" to favourites.. Vimeo.. Frown
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flag Martinezorlando (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:20)
 vid took me back in time 1976,when life was simple,just being a kid,thanks guy's,.
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flag rustybones (Oct 16, 2012 at 13:06)
 Likewise.... good times smashing the trails on my old raleigh bomber!!! Google image it kids - it was a beast!!!
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flag thewelshmtbstig (Oct 16, 2012 at 13:36)
 where can i buy one??
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flag SpeedMountain (Oct 16, 2012 at 14:14)
 Coming soon to a Transition Dealer near you...
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flag sup3rc0w (Oct 16, 2012 at 15:20)
 I'm so f*ckn buying one!

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flag mtbdwnhill (Oct 17, 2012 at 19:59)
 the black and blue one is so sick
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flag Daniel2011 (Oct 18, 2012 at 3:02)
 instead of watching this, i went klunking
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flag flowyridestilltherestofmylife (Oct 19, 2012 at 3:20)
 only for the baddest badasses.
klunking = a serious business
  • + 2
flag socalshreder (Oct 21, 2012 at 20:17)
 I found were I belong. staches, beer and shredding.
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flag jezso (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:25)
 Now tell me why the hell one needs some over hyped 29er or 650b bike with electronic suspension, when you can have that much fun on a fully rigid quasi brake-less bike?
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flag lmbngtracer7975 (Oct 21, 2012 at 14:27)
 don't you think it's slightly ironic that the "pro klunker" is wearing a rockshox hat at the beginning?
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flag gnarbar (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:48)
 love it. more people should ride in jeans and a t-shirt and ride *any old bike* in the woods and eat honey and drink beer and not give a f**k
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flag table8 (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:06)
 These guys make me proud to ride a Transition and live in Washington. Keep klunkin.
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flag twozerosix (Oct 17, 2012 at 9:19)
 I'm pretty sure I am a Transition rider for life after watching this video.
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flag DustinOrssich (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:05)
 Just woke up. Thought i was watching the VOD. Thought i was getting trolled for the first 3 minutes.
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flag TheDavidVarner (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:48)
 I have the movie "Full Medal Status" that has the original "Kulnking-guys" in it...including Gary Fisher. Best quote of the movie comes from one of the locals..."Klunking is muddy in the winter; and it's dusty in the summer". Classic.
  • + 2
flag n1ck (Oct 16, 2012 at 13:49)
 Have that on VHS. What a throwback.
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flag karaknic (Oct 16, 2012 at 16:31)
 So refreshing in the face of the current dubstep/slowmo abuse madness to get a real feel-good video about riding bicycles in the mountains!
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flag MrThirteen1 (Oct 16, 2012 at 18:52)
 I do dubstep/slowmo every time i hit a flat corner and drift out ! WOB WOB WOB ! thats all that goes thru my head lol!
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flag Allmountainsniper (Oct 16, 2012 at 6:40)
 Raw eggs, hard tails and an ode to Repack? RAD!
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flag shredlightly (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:09)
 I wanna know where Darrin got his shirt!
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AMERICAN RADNESS (Transition Bikes)
  • + 2
flag jacobinmugatu (Oct 16, 2012 at 15:15)
 Check out MERICANRADNESS.com they sell the same t-shirt.
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flag parisgore Plus (Oct 16, 2012 at 16:33)
 We are currently working on our online store and have Sunglasses as well. If you would like a shirt, message me and I'll get one in the mail to you.
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flag bman33 (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:10)
 Ha!! All beers should come with shotgun tabs!!
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flag Mitch7Yeti (Oct 17, 2012 at 14:57)
 This is really what mountain biking is about. We live in a day and age where we have so much travel at our fingertips. Don't get me wrong, I love my all mountain bike, but this bike serves so many purposes. Look at how they ride it. Jumps, commuting, riding trails, etc. Anyone who rides a beach cruiser needs to get rid of it to make room for one of these. College kids can use it as a campus get around bike, and go out to ride later. And at $550, they make it open to so many more people. And finally someone made it in 26" wheels so I can jump it!!!! This will probably be their best selling bike ever, and I certainly really want one. It has something for everyone so it can be used by everyone. Now when does it go on their website and out for production?
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flag gwhalen3 (Oct 16, 2012 at 6:26)
 Last time I checked it's only October. Quite a few months till april........
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flag Cerrone (Oct 16, 2012 at 16:04)
 The song at the beginning sounds like from On Any Sunday. That would be badass if it is.
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flag p-dub-4 (Oct 18, 2012 at 9:26)
 The intro and outro song is from On Any Sunday. Classic!!
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flag zorba73 (Oct 16, 2012 at 11:41)
 I want to see Klunking as a new discipline in mtbing. Bring back races like the Repack, jeans and sneakers, coaster brake only.
  • + 4
flag Shadowracer80 (Oct 16, 2012 at 12:03)
 Fall Ballooner Nov. 10th in Bellingham, WA.
  • + 5
flag heanz (Oct 16, 2012 at 20:29)
 Uci world cup next season, DH, XC, 4X, and Klunking
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flag ToddMtb (Oct 17, 2012 at 6:10)
 ^^^Haha...yeah I'll be in that! It's got that Mike Sinyard and Gary Fisher feel to it.....
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flag selchinator (Oct 16, 2012 at 15:39)
 Saw this at shoot the trails!!! An inspiration to everyone who thinks they know whats up.
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flag reverend (Oct 16, 2012 at 22:11)
 I had a great time just being around Kevin @ "shoot the trails" as he shared his stoke with whomever wanted to talk bikes. The Transition guys personify the love for the ride that gets us all out the door and riding. Kevin was amped to go ride in the rain since it had been 80-some days here in the 'Ham w/o rain and he wanted to see wet roots again... and he designs bikes that he loves to ride. They certainly rep the passion at Transition. Woot. Fun flick too.
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flag grayoallan (Oct 18, 2012 at 5:28)
 ha ha, love it!
its easy to get sucked into thinking you need the latest high tech bit of kit when most of us don't at all & couldn't tell the difference anyway.
This reminds you what its all about!
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flag chettjames (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:07)
 Hell ya!!! tuck your pants into your sock and rip it up with a coaster brake too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag thinkbike (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:03)
 Very understated style, but there are so many hilarious scenes in this! It needs a photo page with write up.
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flag tomanticich (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:19)
 those things look so sick to smash around with a few mates ! good times Smile
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flag twozerosix (Oct 17, 2012 at 9:21)
 Dammit I was saving for a Carbon Covert but now I'll need to save another $500
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flag MattyBoyR6 (Oct 21, 2012 at 19:54)
 When I visited my mom in Bellingham the town seems so small town conservative, are they used to the antics of transition Bikes yet?
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flag Bikeordeath (Oct 16, 2012 at 13:50)
 Screw buying a new $6000 DH bike!
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flag Pixelbanger (Oct 16, 2012 at 18:49)
 Best dogs ever!
  • + 1
flag Tomarse (Oct 17, 2012 at 4:01)
 I laughed when one of them jumped off the lip of a drop off rather than taking the easy route around it!
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flag cole-m (Oct 17, 2012 at 7:29)
 between their regular bikes and this, im seriously considering buying my next bike from them. they look like a great company
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flag rescuetool (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:16)
 Great video, one of the most entertaining ones I've seen in a while...well done boys
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flag philfromtx (Oct 17, 2012 at 1:36)
 Makes me want to take a beach cruiser to the trails just to see....

Oh and the American Radness shirt = gnar
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flag surfskatemoto (Oct 16, 2012 at 12:20)
 where can i buy one? coaster brakes rule! skidz for dayz
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flag focofox37 (Oct 16, 2012 at 11:46)
 Coming Soon: Klunker Class DH!!! Oh please be true
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flag bermkiller (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:05)
 Saw this the other night at shoot the trails! Super way to end the show!!! Keep it rad!
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flag matteoganora (Oct 18, 2012 at 2:35)
 In old school we trust! i've just ordered one...
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flag TheStig04 (Oct 16, 2012 at 22:17)
 I've always wanted to put a 200mm fork on a beach cruiser just for fun, and this seems like a very good candidate. Might have to get one now!
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flag WinoBot (Oct 17, 2012 at 20:25)
 Cool bike, but I would like to know about the wheelset (what coaster hub, spokes, rim). If its not total garbage, it would be worth ordering.
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flag PatMcG (Oct 19, 2012 at 2:10)
 thats so sick! love the trail dogs! takeing mountain biking back to its roots! i wont one!!
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flag jbagz (Oct 16, 2012 at 17:07)
 clunking down Galbraith Mountain, Sweet! i rode these trails while out in Bellingham for the Kona Launch!
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flag dirtyreynolds (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:44)
 TJ has got klunk in the trunk! His training regiment puts Lance to shame!
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flag adamDowner (Oct 18, 2012 at 7:04)
 does it come with a moustache as standard or do you have to buy one separately?
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flag shredalways (Oct 17, 2012 at 17:53)
 Perfect music? Or perfect music?
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flag socalshreder (Oct 21, 2012 at 20:14)
 that was rad. loved the montage music from rocky lol
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flag Fuglio (Oct 20, 2012 at 18:41)
 Riding a old beat up bike for kicks. Good idea. Spending 600 bucks on a bike thats a piece of crap on purpose. Bad idea
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flag komarek (Oct 18, 2012 at 11:27)
 Nie ma to jak DH bez amortyzacji i z hamulcami w pedałach.
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flag devanish (Oct 16, 2012 at 20:05)
 re-inventing cool, nice work
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flag crankbro (Oct 17, 2012 at 14:49)
 when and how much will these be in the uk?
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flag skibike88 (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:56)
 i will pay any amount of money for that american radness shirt!!!
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flag jacobinmugatu (Oct 16, 2012 at 15:17)
 MERICAN RADNESS.com
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flag parisgore Plus (Oct 16, 2012 at 16:32)
 Skibike: We are currently working on our online store and have Sunglasses as well. If you would like a shirt, message me and I'll get one in the mail to you.
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flag madskillrider14 (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:07)
 do they have coaster brakes?
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flag browner (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:40)
 Pretty sure Klunkers had brakes though!
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flag nettb (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:24)
 These do, coaster brake in the rear.

SPECS:

1 size fits all
Chromoly 3 piece BMX style crankset
Kenda Nevegal 2.35 DH tires
Transition Park n Ride Jump Saddle
Motorcycle Handlebar (800mm wide)
Slack 67 Degree Head Angle
Coaster Brake
PRICE: $549 USD
  • + 1
flag pigman65 (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:08)
 I got that email from them,is that a genuine price,my Trans am frame costs more than that ?
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flag toddonbike (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:24)
 Can you add a drum brake up front? That would be totally RAD!
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flag Enyedi (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:02)
 I want one, how come I can't find them on their site. Post a link please
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  • + 1
flag pigman65 (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:09)
 Why is Lars wearing a life jacket ?!!!!
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flag Shadowracer80 (Oct 16, 2012 at 11:30)
 We put 12 beers in that life jacket! stay hydrated kids.
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flag hazman975 (Oct 16, 2012 at 11:32)
 got to be the most mental thing ive ever seen downhill brakeless! love it
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flag Shadowracer80 (Oct 16, 2012 at 12:25)
 Coaster Brake.. lose your chain then you're brakeless..
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flag RyanBertrand (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:29)
 Epic
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flag clunchpowers (Oct 16, 2012 at 12:22)
 That was awesome!
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flag beneathmiskin1 (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:30)
 Those klunkers are sick
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flag THE-GUNT (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:19)
 Transition now has these bikes for sale in their line up.
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flag minotro (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:42)
 Didin't see anything on their site, at least at a cursory glance. they need to get on the ball, we have a short attention span and disposable income.
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flag THE-GUNT (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:47)
 I got an email from them this morning.
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flag THE-GUNT (Oct 16, 2012 at 7:49)
 Shows to different models $549 USD
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flag polarflux (Oct 16, 2012 at 15:16)
 Get a TIG and build one. Give your klunker the garage pedigree it deserves.
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flag leelikesbikes (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:30)
 Brilliant!
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flag konakid8 (Oct 16, 2012 at 8:54)
 I want one!!
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flag MXer125 (Oct 16, 2012 at 10:50)
 sell me one!
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flag toddonbike (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:25)
 Video Of The Year!!!!!
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flag wa2wider (Oct 16, 2012 at 14:15)
 CHE MERCKX!
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flag seanrallison (Oct 17, 2012 at 10:10)
 How do they stop?? I didnt see any brakes
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flag PhoS (Oct 16, 2012 at 9:01)
 T-dub keepin it RAD.
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flag pumptracker120 (Oct 16, 2012 at 6:26)
 Nice Video Bro
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