Torker bmx history books

The may 1982 issue of bmx plus magazine featured a fourpage feature penned by haro and titled. Find great deals on ebay for torker bmx and redline bmx. 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. Without steve rinks early vision for our sport, our bmx history books would be missing quite a. If you could only own one book on bicycle history, bicycle is it. In 1982, torker let go bob haro when he introduced his own line of bmx racing pants. Tracked down little jason jensen, not so little anymore, two weeks before the event.

I have a neverreleased dealer catalog that has all four new frames in it. Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. Unfortunately just before christmas 1985 torker went into. The chrome frame in unbranded and paired with a torker fork. Bmx bikes make the world go round, and the house bmx shop has plenty to choose from. The most torker families were found in the usa in 1880.

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. 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 video is a history of torker and also covers the reunioncelebration. Both models were produced exclusively by torker bmx in fullerton, orange county, california. Tonight we honor the man responsible for a longlasting brand, an iconic bike shop and two legendary bmx tracks. Torker 280x 20 mid school bmx bike chrome redline gt haro race. It was bought new in 1995 from mikes bikes in cupertino ca.

Torker targa prototype here is possibly the rarest torker frame in the world. 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. This was about 55% of all the recorded torkers in the usa. Prior to then, torker only had one frame, the chromoly mx. Torker bmx for sale in uk 54 secondhand torker bmxs. The torker name was created by johnson engineering in fullerton, ca in 1977 for a bmx bike frame. The torker family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. Get the best deals on torker bmx bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Torker bmx i was so obsessed with these bikes as a kid that torker became my nickname from age 11 onwards. Davids account is not only thorough and accurate, but offers a great read to both the aficionado. 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. 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 mx got new rearfacing dropouts and was renamed the big bike. Torker serial number code guide bmx society community forums.

For all your pre 1985 torker needs old school torker bmx appreciation society. In 1984, the torker bicycle company went bankrupt, and seattle bike supply purchased the name. Olds chool bike tests from bmx action, bmx plus, freestylin, etc. The bike features a torkermade frame with an american bottom bracket shell, cable brazeons, cantilever brake bosses and forks with standard torker bmx dropouts. Mongoose index freestyle bike silver learning to ride a bike is no big deal. Torker 2 360 air old school bmx freestyle frame an. Torker 280x bmx action nov 82 torker low profile bmx racer.

We give you a selection of colors and designs so you can ride your way and with your style. Torker bmx 20 complete bike, pro xl model aluminum. This is a history of torker for the collector or bmx historian. It starts at torkers beginning in 1975 and finishes at its end in 1984. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. Find used torker bmx bicycles for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Unfollow chevy torker intake to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Gt bikes, cool bikes, bmx cycles, vintage bmx bikes, bmx pro, gt bmx, bmx racing. 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. 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. I rebuilt the bike and had the wheels rebuilt with new black spokes, and trued. One of my goals with this blog is to pass on information ive collected. That is why most of our bikes provide you with numerous sizes to assure fit.

Get the best deals on torker bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. 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. Get the best deal for bmx bikes from the largest online selection at. Torker for bmx bikeold school vintage bicycle parts for. John was so enthusiastic about the first texon frame made for his son doug.

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. Torker history and 2011 reunion bmx society community. 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. Showcasing torker bmx for sale right now on the internet. Mostly all original torker parts, like torker frameflat sided forks, torker heavy duty rims b. Clint miller, jason jensen, eddy king, dave marietti, tommy brackens. 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. According to hess, at its largest stage of expansion, bmx products, inc. The fork is new old stock, with original candy red paint and original. Torker 19752002 the original torker was around, 1976 1984. In 1880 there were 6 torker families living in new york. Image result for torker bmx bmx bikes, bmx, bmx dirt. Low profile was designed to accommodate smaller riders. Torker history and 2011 reunion bmx society community forums.

New york had the highest population of torker families in 1880. We took torker frames and forks and make bike kits, said howie cohen, everything bicycles owner. 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. Other old school bmx magazines old school bmx books home page oldschool bmx videos old school bmx magazines bmx resources page contact. Here at torker bike company, we understand that a bike is an expression of who you are. Prior to torker the company was run by john johnson, steve johnsons dad, called texon founded in 1975. I tried to include as much information as i could with a focus on product development, business relationships and the companys ups and downs. Eriks bike shop, snowboard shop, ski shop bike, ski. Find used torker bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Torker is a brand of bicycles and unicycles currently owned by seattle bike supply, headquartered in kent, washington. 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.