Torker
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| Founded |  California |
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| Headquarters | Kent, Washtington |
| Industry | Unicycle Bicycle |
| Revenue | unknown |
| Operating income | unknown |
| Net income | unknown |
| Employees | unknown |
| Website | TorkerUSA.com |
Torker is a brand of bicycles and unicycles currently owned by Seattle Bike Supply, headquartered in Kent, Washington.[1]
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[edit] History
The Torker name was created by Johnson Engineering in Fullerton, CA in 1977 for a BMX bike frame.[2]
The first Haro bikes where made by Torker.[3] In 1982, Torker let go Bob Haro when he introduced his own line of BMX racing pants.[4]
In 1982, the Torker Bicycle Company went bankrupt, and Seattle Bike Supply purchased the name.[5]
BMX bikes with the Torker name were made from the late 1970s into the 2000s.[6][7]
In December, 2006, Torker was awarded BEST OF 2006 in the December issue of Seattle Magazine.[8]
[edit] BMX team
Torker sponsored a BMX racing team that included such riders as:
- Mike Miranda
- Richie Anderson
- Tommy Brackens
- Clint Miller
- Eddy King
- Matt Hadan
- Steve Veltman
- Mike King
- Cheri Elliott
[edit] Products
The Torker line currently includes bicycles, unicycles, strollers, and trailers.[9]
[edit] Bicycles
The bicycles include adult (men's and womens), children, tandem, and cruisers.
[edit] Unicycles
The unicycles include ones with 16", 20", 24", 26", and 29" wheels, a 5' giraffe, and a 20" trail.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ "SBS Brand Websites". http://www.seattlebikesupply.com/vendorlinks.html. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "Torker Flashback: Our Company History In Advertising: 1977". http://www.torkerusa.com/images/history/1977-LG.jpg. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "Haro Bikes: The real Haro story". http://delsolbikes.com/about.php. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "FATBMX: BMX Bizznizz : Interview with BMX guru Harold McGruther". http://www.fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3832. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "23mag memories of BMX: companies: Torker". http://www.23mag.com/com/torker/torker.htm. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "BMX meseum.com Bikes / T / Torker". http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/torker/pg1. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "BMXUltra.com Interview: Torker's Matt Hadan". http://www.bmxultra.com/prosection/interview/mhadan.htm. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "Torker News". http://www.torkerusa.com/news.html. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ "Torker". http://www.torkerusa.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
