Arizona’s State Bicycle Co. is back with an updated Contender II series of fixed gear bikes.  The second coming of the Contender builds off of the success of one of the brand’s best selling bikes.
New features on the Contender II are a Reynolds 520 Chromoly Steel frame, an upgrade from the 4130 grade Chromoly used on the original, and a two color paint scheme. Out front, Essor USA provides the carbon fiber fork with an aluminum steerer. The rest of the build, which has been popular amongst State’s customers, remains the same as the original.
The Contender II slots itself as a fast commuter and a means to get you started on the track. Riders that are looking to get more serious on the velodrome or at the Red Hook Crit, will want to look to the 6061 Black Label or the Undefeated.
At $649.00, the Contender II is higher priced than some competitors, but also features a higher spec. State also offers a five-year warranty on the frame, two-year on Essor USA products, and one-year on the remaining non-consumable parts.
- Frame: Reynolds 520 Chromoly Steel
- Fork: Essor USA Carbon Fiber w/ aluminium steer tube
- Crank: SRAM S100 Track Crank w/ Truvativ Powerspline bottom bracket
- Headset: FSA MX Orbit
- Wheelset: Â 43mm deep-v style wheels w/ smooth, sealed bearing hub
- Saddle: Premium aerodynamic race saddle
- Size: Â 6 frames to fit any height from 4’10 to 6’6 (55cm pictured)
- Brakes: Includes front & rear brakes
- Pedals: Includes alloy pedal w/ toe cages
- Weight: 19lbs 13oz
- Available in 4 Colors (Blue, Red, Silver, Green)
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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