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Alan Bonds’ Clunker Site

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Charlie Kelly

I would like to call attention here to Alan Bonds’ Clunker website.

Alan Bonds rides Repack on one of his more recent clunkers.

Alan shared the house at 32 Humboldt in San Anselmo with Gery Fisher and me, and is responsible for assembling some of the most beautiful “clunkers” ever. No two are alike, because each is a separate creation.

Two-speed Bendix hub with cable shifter.

There are now dozens of “tribute clunkers” for every one of the few dozen originals. The soul of this hybrid bicycle has captured the imaginations of bicyclists who did not take part in that wonderful, incredibly brief era of mountain biking, and some will spend a considerable sum to re-create one.

The clunker DIY kit.

1 thought on “Alan Bonds’ Clunker Site”

  1. Jay says:
    May 28, 2019 at 3:29 am

    They are stunning bikes!

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