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These frames are \u003cstrong\u003e100% made in Southern California\u003c\/strong\u003e — right down to the premium chrome and powdercoat, all produced just down the street from where the originals were made in Fullerton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Red (Maroon, as featured on the BMXA cover bike)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal 1978 Big Bike Specs (Jig set up using Bill's original frame!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Tube: 19.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChainstay: 15.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead Angle: 70°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1” retro 4130 Cro-Mo heat-treated Torker threaded forks (21.1 ID)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Chrome or original powdercoat colors (Blue, Dark Red\/Maroon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless 4130 Chromoly tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional dual top tube race frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican large BB shell — yes, you can run 1-piece cranks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut Cro-Mo dropouts (3\/8\" front and rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Torker dropouts (not the forward-facing type from the first Torker MX bikes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial “Big Bike” vinyl pad set with original logo (black only), made exclusively by Flite® in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Components (not included):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" threaded BMX headset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-pull brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\/8\" (22.2mm) seat post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" (25.4mm) seat clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Run – 50th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e50 frames\u003c\/strong\u003e will be produced to celebrate \u003cem\u003e50 Years of Torker (1976–2026)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eEach frame will have a sequential serial number: TBB5001, TBB5002, TBB5003… up to TBB5050.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost your builds and share your serial number on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/torkerracingridersgroup\"\u003eTorker Racing Riders Group\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/rrJ7AmuxuBs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch: The Colors of the 50 Year Anniversary Big Bike\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #FFF200;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many 50-Year Anniversary Big Bike frames are being made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 50 frames in the entire run. 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