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| Industry | Unicycle Bicycle |
|---|---|
| Founded | California |
| Headquarters | Kent, Washington |
| Parent | Seattle (Accell) |
| Website | TorkerUSA.com |
Torker was a brand of bicycles and unicycles owned by Seattle Bike Supply, headquartered in Kent, Washington.[1]
The Torker name was created by Johnson Engineering in Fullerton, California in 1977 for a BMX bike frame.[2] The first Haro bikes were made by Torker.[3] In 1982, Torker let go Bob Haro when he introduced his own line of BMX racing pants.[4] In 1984, 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] Torker's product line expanded to include beach cruisers, tandem bikes and even unicycles. Reader's Digest nominated Torker unicycles as "America's 100 Best" for 2006,[8] and Torker was awarded BEST OF 2006 in the December issue of Seattle Magazine.[9] Seattle Bike Supply was acquired by Accell in 2006.[10]
Torker sponsored a BMX racing team that included:
The Torker line includes bicycles, unicycles, strollers, and trailers.[11]
The bicycles include adult (men's and women's), children, tandem, and cruisers.
It makes unicycles with various wheel sizes from 16 to 29 inches, as well as a 5 foot giraffe.[citation needed]
