Torker Pins and Buttons
Description: Torker 2 was introduced only after Torker's bankrupcy in 1984. At that time the Torker name was purchased by Seattle Bike Supply (SBS). Then acquired by the Marui Brothers, who also owned Tioga. It was Marui who launched the Torker 2. Torker was operated under Marui until sometime in the late 80's when SBS reacquired the brand.
Description: Torker BMX existed between 1976 and 1984 during which time they handcrafted some of the best BMX frames ever made. Prior to Torker, the company was run by John Johnson, Steve Johnson's dad. The first Torker frame design was actually introduced by Steve Rink of Peddlepower Cycles as John's son, Doug, wanted a lighter frame to race with in 1975. Steve Rink and John Johnson had the first frame built under the Texon name.
Description: Before there was Torker BMX, there was a small family-owned and operated a company called Texon, run out of a garage in Anaheim Hills, California. Founded in 1975, the company was set up to design and build BMX racing frames. The following year, the company was renamed Johnson Engineering, and by year-end, it was renamed again, to Torker. The Johnson Engineering name was still attached for many years, most often in ads and on the head tube decals, but would eventually be phased out altogether as Torker BMX became a major player in high end BMX race bikes.
Description: Torker 2 was introduced only after Torker's bankrupcy in 1984. At that time the Torker name was purchased by Seattle Bike Supply (SBS). Then acquired by the Marui Brothers, who also owned Tioga. It was Marui who launched the Torker 2. Torker was operated under Marui until sometime in the late 80's when SBS reacquired the brand.
Description: A shield-shaped emblem with a yellow outline. The interior of the shield is a bright pink background with bold yellow text. The top section prominently displays the word "TORKER". Below this, separated by a horizontal yellow line, is the number "2" with three horizontal yellow lines on either side of it.
Description: A triangular emblem with a hot pink outline on a black background. Inside the triangle, the word "TORKER" is displayed in yellow block letters at the top. Below "TORKER", horizontal yellow stripes are present, with a large black number "2" overlaying them. The overall style is bold and geometric.
Description: Torker BMX existed between 1976 and 1984 during which time they handcrafted some of the best BMX frames ever made. Prior to Torker, the company was run by John Johnson, Steve Johnson's dad. The first Torker frame design was actually introduced by Steve Rink of Peddlepower Cycles as John's son, Doug, wanted a lighter frame to race with in 1975. Steve Rink and John Johnson had the first frame built under the Texon name.
Description: A bold vintage design celebrating Torker BMX, the legendary brand that defined BMX racing in the 70s and beyond. Featuring a rider mid-action with distressed textures and retro typography, this artwork captures the thrill of dirt tracks, freestyle moves, and pure racing adrenaline. Perfect for BMX fans, vintage cycling enthusiasts, and collectors of classic extreme sports art. A must-have for those who live for speed, stunts, and old-school BMX culture.
