About Torker BMX — America's Original BMX Brand Since 1976

Torker BMX — 50 Years of Shaping the Sport We Love

Torker BMX is one of the original American BMX brands, with roots going back to 1976 — making it one of the longest-running names in the sport's history. At a time when BMX racing  was being invented in the backyards and dirt lots of Southern California, Torker was already there. Before the brands, before the magazines, before the stadiums — there was Torker. And there were riders.

This is their story. And now it's yours.

Where It All Started — The Birth of a Legend

The company behind Torker, originally known as Texon, was founded by John Johnson in 1975, with Steve Johnson taking the brand forward as Torker BMX from 1976. Built out of Southern California — the birthplace of BMX — Torker quickly became one of the most recognized names in early BMX racing . The brand's iconic twin top tube design and black-and-yellow racing colors became a symbol of speed, attitude, and Southern California cool.

In its early years, Torker attracted some of the fastest and most influential riders in the sport. These weren't just athletes — they were the architects of what BMX culture would become. And their names still echo across every track and skatepark today.

The Legends Who Built the Torker Legacy

You can't tell the Torker story without telling the stories of the riders who made the brand legendary. These are the people whose names are now on our frames — because that's the respect they earned:

Rider Era Their Mark on BMX
Clint "The Barbarian" Miller Late 70s–Early 80s Torker's first and most notorious Pro. First IBMXF World Pro Champion. Led the #1 team in '78. The face that carried Torker from the 1970s into the 1980s.
Eddy King Early 80s The first Torker rider to have a signature frame. Won back-to-back #1 plates. An OG icon of the early BMX scene and a BMX Hall of Fame inductee.
Bob Haro Early 80s Rode a Torker frame when he invented BMX freestyle. The father of freestyle BMX. What he started on a Torker changed the sport forever.
Eddie Fiola Early 80s The King of the Skateparks. Followed Bob Haro's lead on a Torker and helped take freestyle BMX from parking lots to the world stage.
Tommy "The Human Dragster" Brackens Mid 80s Raw speed. Pure power. The Human Dragster brought relentless racing intensity to the Torker name through the 1984 era.
Mike "Hollywood" Miranda Mid 80s Style to match the speed. Brackens and Miranda were inseparable — the Torker Twins. They lived together, trained together, and helped build Torker's most beloved era.
Matt "The Diesel" Hadan Late 80s–90s The last factory pro to rep Torker. A force in AA Pro and Pro Cruiser. Grit, speed, and results — the Diesel era closed out one of the greatest chapters in BMX history.
Jason "Juicy Jaws" Jensen Mid 80s The youngest of the Torker factory riders, with a personality that filled every room — and a racing record that backed it up.
Cathy "The Heart Throb" Hanna Mid 80s One of the original female BMX racers, racing fast and representing Torker with skill and spirit in an era when women's BMX was just getting started.

Freestyle Was Born on a Torker

This isn't a slogan — it's history. When Bob Haro first started doing tricks on a bicycle, he was riding a Torker frame. When he and Eddie Fiola took those moves to skateparks and parking lots across California and began what would become BMX freestyle, they were doing it on Torker bikes. The sport of freestyle BMX — the moves, the culture, the athletes — traces its DNA directly back to those early Torker rides.

That's not something you can replicate. You can't manufacture heritage. You can only honor it.

The Torker Comeback — Resurrected for Today's Riders

After years of absence, Torker BMX has been fully revived and is now operating out of Apple Valley, California, under the same ownership as Supercross BMX — one of the most respected racing brands in the world today. But while Supercross is all about carbon fiber, UCI World Cups, and modern race geometry, Torker is about something different. Torker is about history. Community. The feeling you had when you first got on a BMX bike and realized there was nothing else like it.

Our mission is twofold: to honor the legends who made this brand great, and to create frames that today's riders — whether they're first-time buyers, nostalgia-driven collectors, or seasoned BMX veterans — can be proud to own and ride. Every frame we make is a piece of BMX history made new again.

What We Make — The Torker Frame Lineup

Every Torker frame is either a faithful revival of a classic model or a modern interpretation built with the same spirit as the original. Our current lineup includes:

  • The LP Race Frame — A modern take on the original Torker LP. Still built for racing, still looks like nothing else on the gate.
  • The Barbarian GEN II — Named for Clint Miller, this 26" race frame carries the legacy of the first Torker pro into the present day.
  • The Barbarian-2 — A race-ready 26" modern cro-mo version of the frame honoring Torker's racing DNA for today's Big BMX and veteran racers.
  • The EK 20" GEN II — A retro reissue of Eddy King's signature frame. The original back by popular demand.
  • The PRO-X — Our modern race machine, inspired by the 1984 era of the Torker Twins, Mike Miranda and Tommy Brackens. Built to compete and built to turn heads.
  • The Diesel Frame Set — Named for Matt Hadan, built in 6069 T6 aluminum for riders who want to race hard or just cruise with friends.
  • The MX26 & MX29 — Big BMX frames for riders who've grown up but haven't slowed down. Available as frames or complete bikes.
  • LP-F, Freestyle & Freestylist / Freestylist 2 — For the riders who heard what Bob Haro started and never forgot it. Freestyle BMX frames reimagined for today, in 20" and 29".
  • LP Balance Bike — The perfect first Torker. For the next generation of riders who haven't found BMX yet.
  • 50th Anniversary Big Bike — Celebrating 50 years of Torker with a limited-edition frame built for the collector, the fan, and the rider who was there.

Not Just Frames — The Full Torker Experience

Beyond frames, TorkerRacing.com carries a curated selection of everything you need to build out your Torker or complement your existing BMX setup. This includes authentic and reproduction Torker accessories, retro padsets and jerseys (including the iconic 1977, 1981, and 1984 Torker jerseys), Torker and MAX Racing merch, Skyway Tuff Wheels, retro BMX tires, stems, and more. We also carry a full line of Supercross BMX and Speedline Parts components for racers who want modern performance alongside their classic hardware.

And if you want to know the story of your old Torker? We've got you covered — our Serial Number Guide library covers Old-School, Mid-School, and Modern Torker frames so you can discover the history behind the bike sitting in your garage.

Based in California — Where BMX Was Born

Torker Racing operates from Apple Valley, California, in the high desert of Southern California — the same region that gave birth to BMX racing and freestyle more than 50 years ago. We share our home with Supercross BMX, and together we represent two sides of the same passion: the history that made BMX what it is, and the performance that keeps pushing it forward.

Welcome back to your childhood. Welcome to the endless summer.

Questions? Reach us at 760-240-5266 or through our contact page. Most orders ship same day if placed by 2PM PST.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Torker BMX

What is Torker BMX?
Torker BMX is one of the original American BMX brands, founded in Southern California in 1976. Torker is famous for being the brand on which BMX freestyle was invented — Bob Haro and Eddie Fiola rode Torker frames when they created the sport of freestyle BMX. Today, Torker Racing is based in Apple Valley, California and produces a full line of retro-inspired and heritage BMX frames, complete bikes, and accessories celebrating 50 years of BMX history.
Did Bob Haro really invent freestyle on a Torker?
Yes. When Bob Haro first began performing bicycle tricks — the moves that would become BMX freestyle — he was riding a Torker frame. Followed by Eddie Fiola, also on a Torker, these riders took their skills from California parking lots to skateparks across the country. The sport of freestyle BMX traces its origin directly to those early Torker rides in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
What happened to Torker BMX? Is it still around?
Torker BMX went through a period of inactivity but has been fully revived and is now active as Torker Racing, operating out of Apple Valley, California. The brand is under the same ownership as Supercross BMX and is producing new frames that honor the original Torker heritage — including the Barbarian, EK, Diesel, PRO-X, and Freestyle collections. All frames are limited edition and in-stock items ship same day.
Who was Clint Miller — The Barbarian?
Clint Miller, nicknamed The Barbarian, was Torker's first and most notorious factory pro rider. He was the world's first IBMXF Pro Champion and led the Torker factory team — which held the #1 ranking in 1978. Miller is credited with being the face that carried Torker from the 1970s into the golden era of 1980s BMX racing. The Torker Barbarian frame line is named in his honor.
What is the difference between Torker Racing and Supercross BMX?
Both Torker Racing and Supercross BMX are American BMX brands based in Apple Valley, California and operated by the same company. Torker Racing focuses on heritage, old-school, and retro-inspired BMX frames, complete bikes, and accessories celebrating BMX's 50-year history. Supercross BMX is a performance racing brand focused on carbon fiber and aluminum BMX race frames used in USA BMX and UCI World Cup competition. Torker is the soul of BMX history; Supercross is the cutting edge of where it's going.
Do Torker BMX bikes still race?
Absolutely. While Torker is celebrated for its heritage and is beloved by collectors and old-school enthusiasts, the current frame lineup is race-capable. The LP Race Frame, PRO-X, Barbarian GEN II, MX26, and MX29 are all built to race — particularly in Big BMX (26" and 29" wheel) classes and cruiser categories popular with masters-age riders. Many riders race Torker frames at local USA BMX events today.
How do I find out when my old Torker BMX was made?
TorkerRacing.com has a comprehensive Serial Number Guide section covering Old-School (pre-1990), Mid-School, and Modern Torker frames. You can use the serial number stamped on your frame's dropout or bottom bracket shell to identify the manufacturing year and model. Visit the Serial Number Guides section of our website to decode your Torker's history.
Where can I buy a Torker BMX frame or complete bike?
Torker BMX frames and complete bikes are available exclusively at our Authorized Torker BMX Dealers, and online at  TorkerRacing.com. Our site shows live inventory — if you can add it to your cart, it's in stock. Most orders placed before 2PM PST ship the same day. All Torker frames are limited edition runs, so availability changes frequently. Sign up for email alerts to be notified of new drops and restocks.