Since dayone of my entry into vintage bmx collecting, ive been frustrated by the lack of accurate information on the various bikes, frames, parts, etc. Bmx bikes make the world go round, and the house bmx shop has plenty to choose from. Steves younger brother doug was racing bmx but wanted a better bike so his dad created the first prototype that ive included a picture of. John was so enthusiastic about the first texon frame made for his son doug. Here at torker bike company, we understand that a bike is an expression of who you are. The may 1982 issue of bmx plus magazine featured a fourpage feature penned by haro and titled. Torker 2 360 air old school bmx freestyle frame an. We designed and delivered a celebration project that focused on the invention of the haro freestyler and its historical impact as the first dedicated bmx freestyle frame and fork model ever designed and produced. This was about 55% of all the recorded torkers in the usa. The torker name was created by johnson engineering in fullerton, ca in 1977 for a bmx bike frame.
Image result for torker bmx bmx bikes, bmx, bmx dirt. If you could only own one book on bicycle history, bicycle is it. Torker history and 2011 reunion bmx society community. In 2012, haro bikes celebrated 30 years of freestyle.
I tried to include as much information as i could with a focus on product development, business relationships and the companys ups and downs. Tonight we honor the man responsible for a longlasting brand, an iconic bike shop and two legendary bmx tracks. Here we have a extremely rare torker 2 360 air i was told these may be any of the 4 above i will let you all decide. Olds chool bike tests from bmx action, bmx plus, freestylin, etc. Find used torker bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Torker targa prototype here is possibly the rarest torker frame in the world.
Other old school bmx magazines old school bmx books home page oldschool bmx videos old school bmx magazines bmx resources page contact. Mongoose index freestyle bike silver learning to ride a bike is no big deal. Showcasing torker bmx for sale right now on the internet. The video is a history of torker and also covers the reunioncelebration. The fork is new old stock, with original candy red paint and original. I have a neverreleased dealer catalog that has all four new frames in it. Team torker usually i just post bikes and am pretty introverted online so instead of typing this all out i made a video showing the history of torker and shots of the torker reunion mixed in. It is a torker targa prototype and was to be a 1985 model showing the direction of how torker frames would look in the future. The bike features a torkermade frame with an american bottom bracket shell, cable brazeons, cantilever brake bosses and forks with standard torker bmx dropouts. In 1982, torker let go bob haro when he introduced his own line of bmx racing pants. Mostly all original torker parts, like torker frameflat sided forks, torker heavy duty rims b.
As haro was the most popular freestyle bmx bike at the time, it eclipsed gt in all categories especially in the number of bikes sold, number of sponsored freestyle riders and number of wins and trophies in competitions throughout the 80s and 90s. Torker bmx for sale in uk 54 secondhand torker bmxs. Get the best deal for bmx bikes from the largest online selection at. Unfortunately just before christmas 1985 torker went into. A collection of old school bmx racing and bicycle photos many people dont know that the original haro freestyler bike was built for haro by torker. For all your pre 1985 torker needs old school torker bmx appreciation society. This is a history of torker for the collector or bmx historian.
Unfollow chevy torker intake to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. We took torker frames and forks and make bike kits, said howie cohen, everything bicycles owner. In 1880 there were 6 torker families living in new york. Torker bmx 20 complete bike, pro xl model aluminum. We give you a selection of colors and designs so you can ride your way and with your style. Prior to 1984, all haro frame and fork models were produced in partnership with torker an established bmx race brand founded in anaheim, california, in 1976 by an aircraft test pilot named john johnson. Without steve rinks early vision for our sport, our bmx history books would be missing quite a. The chrome frame in unbranded and paired with a torker fork. That is why most of our bikes provide you with numerous sizes to assure fit. In 1984, the torker bicycle company went bankrupt, and seattle bike supply purchased the name.
Torker 280x bmx action nov 82 torker low profile bmx racer. One of my goals with this blog is to pass on information ive collected. The mx got new rearfacing dropouts and was renamed the big bike. I rebuilt the bike and had the wheels rebuilt with new black spokes, and trued. Torker for bmx bikeold school vintage bicycle parts for. Hosting a wide selection of bmx bikes for sale, we have all the best bmx brands you know and love like framed, gt, eastern, subrosa and many many more. Clint miller, jason jensen, eddy king, dave marietti, tommy brackens. Prior to then, torker only had one frame, the chromoly mx. Torker history and 2011 reunion bmx society community forums.
It was bought new in 1995 from mikes bikes in cupertino ca. According to hess, at its largest stage of expansion, bmx products, inc. The torker family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. It starts at torkers beginning in 1975 and finishes at its end in 1984. In addition, youll find great book recommendations that may be of interest to you based on your search and purchase history, as well as the most wished for and most gifted books. Torker 19752002 the original torker was around, 1976 1984. Looking up the serial number it looks to be bike that was made in september of 1983 and included no decals but i could wrong so please do your own research also as this is being sold. Prior to torker the company was run by john johnson, steve johnsons dad, called texon founded in 1975. Get a great deal with this online auction for a bmx bike presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. The most torker families were found in the usa in 1880. Vintage old school bmx survivor 1995 robinson pro 24 bmx 4 cromoly frame racer here is a super finda 1995 robinson pro 24 old school bmx bike in super great conditionthis old school bmx survivor has been in a private collection for the last 20 years. The authentic look of this bmx old school will make you stand out from the crowd bmx bikes ideas of bmx bikes the authentic look of this bmx old school will make you stand out from the crowd. Among the components are a torker ultra6 stem, torker sealed bottom bracket, torker chromoly mountain bike handlebars, ambrossio rims. Torker is a brand of bicycles and unicycles currently owned by seattle bike supply, headquartered in kent, washington.
Low profile was designed to accommodate smaller riders. Eriks bike shop, snowboard shop, ski shop bike, ski. Find used torker bmx bicycles for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Both models were produced exclusively by torker bmx in fullerton, orange county, california. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. We bought special boxes and packed the bikes in them.
Tracked down little jason jensen, not so little anymore, two weeks before the event. Get the best deals on torker bmx bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on torker bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Davids account is not only thorough and accurate, but offers a great read to both the aficionado. Find great deals on ebay for torker bmx and redline bmx. Torker serial number code guide bmx society community forums. New york had the highest population of torker families in 1880. Gt bikes, cool bikes, bmx cycles, vintage bmx bikes, bmx pro, gt bmx, bmx racing. Torker bmx i was so obsessed with these bikes as a kid that torker became my nickname from age 11 onwards.
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