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: 43mm deep-v style wheels w/ smooth, sealed bearing hub
- Saddle: Premium aerodynamic race saddle
- Size: 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)
Heckling Editor, Image Taker, Crash Test Dummy, and Beard Master at Bikeworldnews.com
~Veggie Powered Athlete~
Location – Lancaster, PA
Current Testing Rigs – 2024 Van Dessel Arch65, 2019 Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie, 2018 Van Dessel Motivus Maximus LTD, 2016 Van Dessel Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 2015 Bianchi Sempre Pro, 1978 Trek TX900
Dream Bike – I’ll tell you when they make it
Discipline – Cyclocross, gravel, road and duathlons (ride/run)
Favorite Rides – Quiet country roads of Amish Country, some of the best roads around.
Food of Choice – Sweet potato roll
Beer of Choice – Unibroue Grand Reserve 17, aged four years
Bourbon of Choice – Widow Jane 10 Year