Klunkerz : a film about mountain bikes

Ever wondered how today's mountain bike became the versatile bike loved by people the world over? This video takes a look at how a fun loving group of California natives in the late 60's and early 70's created fat tire bikes ideal for off-roading.

Their adventures paved the way for today's mountain bike and changed the sport of biking as we know it.

Klunkerz Trailer

What People Are Saying About Klunkerz

USA TODAY
"Savage's funny and often poignant film looks at how a bunch of semi-stoned hippies in Northern California developed a unique style of off-road bike riding through collaboration and competition…KLUNKERZ is worth checking out, even if you're not a bike nut."

NEW YORK TIMES ALL MOVIE GUIDE
"The titular vehicles of William Savage's aptly-named documentary KLUNKERZ are, in fact, pre-1941 bicycles, gamely converted into mountain bikes. In his documentary, Savage takes a fond glimpse at this international craze."

MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE
"Documentaries of this nature always appeal to a very niche audience, but KLUNKERZ is just as enjoyable for those of us who aren't cyclists."

MOVIE MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL
"KLUNKERZ is a small, but important, film that traces the history of modern day mountain biking."

WEND MAGAZINE
"The film itself moves much like the cyclists cruising down the mountain in Klunkerz, with a fast-paced, energetic flow that meanders beautifully to the very end."

STUFF MAGAZINE
"KLUNKERZ looks at the origins of the sport and the Californians who went big on street bikes back at the start of it all, way back in the hair-and-flair ‘70s."

BIKE MAGAZINE (Best of the Year)
"KLUNKERZ is the most compelling bike film made in quite some time."

MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTION
"Maybe the most remarkable thing about the film is you don't have to be a mountain biker to be thoroughly entertained."

BICYCLE RETAILER AND INDUSTRY NEWS
"Finally, a mountain biking film that captures the history of the sport, KLUNKERZ has many of the same traits that made films like Riding Giants and Dog Town so great."

VELONEWS
"It was a period of camaraderie and innovation that has been loving and masterfully documented by Billy Savage in his film KLUNKERZ."

RIDE MAGAZINE SOUTH AFRICA
"Combine the hedonistic philosophy of the times with the sort of expendable income and spare time for recreation undreamt of by earlier generations, and it becomes a no-brainer… William Savage perfectly captures this era."  

MOUNTAIN BIKE TALES
"Billy Savage has literally put together a chronicle of a revolution that will probably outlast the bicycle as we know it."

THE BICYCLE PAPER
"KLUNKERZ is a funny, informative journey from beginning to end…a must see."

COMPETETIVE CYCLIST
"KLUNKERZ is now required viewing to anyone and everyone who rides a mountain bike."

SPOKES MAGAZINE
"KLUNKERZ is definitely a classic that will be worth sharing with friends as well as watching over and over again."

DIRT MAGAZINE
"Watch this film, then go out on your bike…you'll feel differently about the way you ride, I'm sure of it."

BIKE RADAR (UK)
"The right people in the right time spawned the mountain bike, and KLUNKERZ does an excellent job of letting them tell their story. Two thumbs up and five stars."

MOUNTAIN BIKING MAGAZINE
"KLUNKERZ is a very special film…this is definitely one to have in your collection."

BICYCLE DESIGN
"I encourage all of you who are interested in mountain biking, or bicycle innovation in general, to order a copy."

XLR8R MAGAZINE
"Fascinating!"

MOMENTUM MAGAZINE
"…you get a real sense of excitement… it's hard not to get a contact high."

MOUNTAIN LIFE MAGAZINE
"This movie will have you dying to bomb a hill on a one-speed, coaster-braked, beach cruiser."

FM4 AUSTRIA
"KLUNKERZ is warmingly nostalgic without being a mere history lesson."

IDAHO STATESMAN
"KLUNKERZ is definitive-and destined for classic status."

THE MIAMI HERALD
"Savage succeeds in making the story appealing to movie buffs and bike geeks alike."

THE DURANGO HERALD
"It's colorful characters and the community they created is what makes this movie completely stand out."

PARK CITY RECORD
"Savage calls it a labor of love and it seems true in every aspect."

MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL
"It's a great ride."

THE SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT
"Classic footage and even more classic denim-armored characters-some of whom have gone on to mountain biking royalty like Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze-makes this an enjoyable, educational, and entertaining movie."

BICYKEL
"A documentary for everyone, not just cyclists…by far the best MTB film I've seen today, and I've seen them all."

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE
"Even if you've never ridden a mountain bike, you should see this film."

OUTER EDGE MAGAZINE (AUSTRALIA)
"Klunkerz is this artfully produced documentary that appeals to bikers and non-bikers alike. The result is an entertaining and comprehensive lesson in the history of alternative biking in all its dirty, mountain-bombing glory."

BARN DOOR CYCLING
"This is the ultimate film on the dawn of mountain biking."

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