Torker | 2026 50 Year Anniversary Big Bike

The Big Bike
The one that started it all for Torker — hand-made in Southern California, not far from the original Fullerton shop. BMX Action™ Magazine once called it a “Fiendishly Seductive Racing Bike,” and I have to agree.

This frame lit the spark for so many of us “Dirty Heads” who have loved BMX since birth. We dreamed about it while saving pennies from collecting bottles, running paper routes, mowing lawns — all to finally own the ultimate BMX racing bike of the mid-'70s: the Torker G.T. Big Bike, also known simply as THE BIG BIKE.

Are they going to be rare? Absolutely.
Are they going to be awesome? You know it.

Now you can channel your inner Kevin McNeal, Leo Green, and the other legends. These frames are 100% made in Southern California — right down to the premium chrome and powdercoat, all produced just down the street from where the originals were made in Fullerton.

Available Finishes:

• Show Chrome
• Dark Blue
• Dark Red (Maroon, as featured on the BMXA cover bike)

Geometry: Original 1978 Big Bike Specs (Jig set up using Bill's original frame!)

• Top Tube: 19.5"
• Chainstay: 15.25"
• Head Angle: 70°

Frame Details:

• Includes 1” retro 4130 Cro-Mo heat-treated Torker threaded forks (21.1 ID)
• Show Chrome or original powdercoat colors (Blue, Dark Red/Maroon)
• Seamless 4130 Chromoly tubing
• Traditional dual top tube race frame
• American large BB shell — yes, you can run 1-piece cranks
• Laser-cut Cro-Mo dropouts (3/8" front and rear)
• Traditional Torker dropouts (not the forward-facing type from the first Torker MX bikes)
• Special “Big Bike” vinyl pad set with original logo (black only), made exclusively by Flite® in the USA

Compatible Components (not included):

• 1" threaded BMX headset
• Side-pull brakes
• 7/8" (22.2mm) seat post
• 1" (25.4mm) seat clamp

Limited Run – 50th Anniversary Edition
Only 50 frames will be produced to celebrate 50 Years of Torker (1976–2026).
Each frame will have a sequential serial number: TBB5001, TBB5002, TBB5003… up to TBB5050.

Post your builds and share your serial number on the Torker Racing Riders Group

Watch: The Colors of the 50 Year Anniversary Big Bike

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 50-Year Anniversary Big Bike frames are being made?
Only 50 frames in the entire run. Each has a sequential serial number from TBB5001 through TBB5050. When the run sells through, that's it — no second batch.

Why is this called the 50-Year Anniversary?
Torker was founded in 1976 in Southern California by Steve Johnson. The brand turns 50 in 2026. This frame is the limited-run anniversary release marking five decades of Torker BMX history.

What is the Big Bike?
The original Torker Big Bike (also called the MX or G.T. Big Bike) was the first frame Torker built in 1976. BMX Action Magazine called it a "Fiendishly Seductive Racing Bike." Riders like Kevin McNeal and Leo Green raced the original and made it iconic.

What's the wheel size and geometry?
26" Big BMX. Geometry follows the original 1978 specs (jig set up from Bill's original frame): 19.5" top tube, 15.25" chainstay, 70° head angle.

What material is the frame made of?
Seamless 4130 chromoly. Includes 1" retro 4130 Cro-Mo heat-treated Torker threaded fork (21.1 ID). Laser-cut chromoly dropouts. American large BB shell — you can run 1-piece cranks.

Where are the frames made?
100% made in Southern California, just down the street from where the originals were built in Fullerton. Premium chrome and powdercoat finishes are also done locally.

What components do I need to build it?
Frame and fork are included. You add: 1" threaded BMX headset, side-pull brakes, 7/8" (22.2mm) seat post, 1" (25.4mm) seat clamp, plus stem, bars, cranks (or 1-piece), chain, chainwheel, cog, pedals, saddle, 26" wheelset, tires, tubes.