Klunkerz - A Film about the Development and Birth of Mountain Bikes

Brand new, in the shrinkwrapper never been opened or played this Klunzerz. A VD about the birth and growth of mountain bikes. In the late 1960's and early 1970's a handful of hippie cyclists literally reinvented the wheel. These early pioneers scavenged frames from dumpsters and junkyards and lifted parts from road bikes and motorcycles to build a better way down the mountain. Little did they realize that their obsessive tinkering would ultimately lead to the birth of a multi-billion dollar industry and an Olympic sport. These modified biked became affectionately known as "Klunkerz". For anyone who loves the sport and wants a taste of the history, personality, and spirit of the first mountain bikers from back in the day, this DVD will be extremely entertaining and informative. Great footage never before seen anywhere. Product Description

The definitive documentary on the genesis of the Mountain Bike

A must own for any mountain biker. As entertaining as a Warren Miller film but true to it's mission to tell the story of the evolution of bikes on dirt. You don't have to ride to enjoy it. A perfect x-mas gift for any mountain biker (or better yet...give it to a roadie and provide enlightment!). September 12, 2008

A Must-See for those who love the sport

This is a wonderful film that captures the culture and personalities that engendered the sport. It does a great job of presenting the grit and verve of the various individuals and factions that created the sport. Even if you think you know what went into the birth of mountain biking in Marin, I guarantee you'll come away with a deeper, fresh understanding of the people and technologies that gave birth the sport. April 28, 2008

A must see for anyone in to Mountain Bikes

This is really a doumentary of Mountain Bikes. Where they started and how and by who they were developed.
It is very well done and I am sure you would enjoy it. April 15, 2008

KLUNKERZ is the definitive doc on the origins of mountain biking!

KLUNKERZ is like a riding down a mountain itself... it's thrilling, it teaches you a few lessons and it's a breath of fresh air. If you've ever wanted to know how mountain biking got its humble beginnings, then this is a film that you must see. Many people think that it began with a group of wayward, weed-smoking hippies in Marin, but this is not entirely the case. Guys like Gary Fisher and Tom Ritchey were dedicated athletes who had the vision and the adventurous spirit to create bikes that could handle off-road terrain and they created their bikes with style. The film has a lovely pastiche of characters, who in their own words, describe the genesis behind what is now a multi-billion dollar industry. With archival footage from the early days up at Mount Tam to the fascinating recollections of some of these early bicycle pioneers, KLUNKERZ is a must have for anyone's library. December 14, 2007

not quite a klunker but not what I hoped for

I was hoping klunkerz would be for mt biking what dogtown and the z boys was to skateboarding. Reflective on the california history of the sport with something for folks that were elsewhere doing the same or even not involved in the sport. Unfortunately Klunkerz came out more like a home movie for Gary Fisher and friends. I enjoyed the riding scenes and some of the interviews but ultimately was left wanting to know more on the secondary players and a little drama to keep it lively. For a movie from an area known for its music I was suprised it didnt have a stronger soundtrack. December 12, 2007

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