[Ciaran]

I ran across what appears to be a Torker mountain frame. It has a disc mount and a der. hanger. I ran a search here and on the internet and didn't find much beyond that it exists. Does anyone know anything about these? I am just curious as I used to race a Torker back in my BMX days many, many moons ago and I am thinking of buying it just for fun. Though, if it's actually rideable I might build it up. Any info is mucho appreciated. Thanks!

 

[MMcG]

Looks pretty cool - buy it if it's cheap and build it up into an urban beater machine!

Does it have a MTB or BMX Bottom Bracket?

Is it cromo or AL?

 

[Ciaran]

MTB bottom bracket

Not sure of the material. Looking at the size of the down tube, and that the seller is claiming a sub 4 pound weight I would guess that it's Al.

 

[quadricolour]

Taken from their site:

Looking for old school Torker stuff? The name's the same, but the ownership and company has changed since 1977. For retro Torker parts, we suggest heading to www.vintagebmx.com, or go to E-Bay and search for "OS BMX"

Looks like they're just a budget bike company these days.

 

[quadricolour]

TO THE MAX

 

[Ciaran]

Looks like they're just a budget bike company these days.

Yeah, it's kinda sad. They used to make pretty cool BMX bikes. I think that this frame won't be anything that can be ridden hard at all, more like a novelty. If it's not some cheapy taiwan mass produced piece of junk that some guy slapped Torker stickers on, that is.

 

[mcA896]

nowadays the only torkers ive seen are comfort cruisers and kids bikes

 

[KNine]

In case you are not aware Toker is owned by Seattle Bike Supply. The same company that owns Redline.