{"product_id":"torker-barbarian-2-bmx-tandem-frame-and-fork","title":"Torker | Barbarian-2 BMX Tandem Frame and Fork","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tandem? What!?\u003cbr\u003eYes! You knew we were going to be crazy enough to do this, and just in time for a Spring Build, we bring you the \u003cstrong\u003e26\" Barbarian-2 Tandem Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack in 1978, the iconic photo was taken of Aggie and EK cruising thru the pits on a 20\" Torker Tandem. Well, now we have all grown up and while it would be cool to have a 20\" tandem... the practicality of the \u003cstrong\u003e26\" Barbarian-2 Tandem\u003c\/strong\u003e is where it is at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note - Building a tandem takes some great skill and patience. Please be sure to let your local bike shop help you with the build if you have any questions on how to build it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Retro Race Geometry:\u003cbr\u003ePro 26\" Tandem - \u003c\/strong\u003e22.75\" TT, 15.25\" C\/S, 11.625\" BB Height , 72.5º HA, SM- 17\" Tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless 4130 Chromoly Tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Dual Top Tube Race Frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuro BB Shell ( Times 2 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8\" Axle - Double Thick ( 1\/4\" ) Laser Cut Cro-mo Dropouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Chainstay Brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern Machined Headtube Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses (but does not include)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/8\" Integrated Campy Style Threadless Headset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV Brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.2 post ( times 2 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28.6 clamp ( times 2 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoker Stem - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Stoker Stem\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hankandfrank.com\/product\/dimension-stoker-tandem-stoker-stem-263026-1.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink to one at Hank and Frank\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to only 25 pcs! Gloss Black only. Fork is Chrome to match the Original Torker Tandem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Torker BMX Pads by Flite\" href=\"https:\/\/torkerracing.com\/products\/torker-velcro-padsets-by-flite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatching Pads\u003c\/a\u003e are available, made exclusively for us by Flite® in Black, Red, Blue, or Yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease post pics of your builds and share your serial # on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/torkerracingridersgroup\"\u003eTorker Racing Riders Group\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\u003eIs this really a BMX tandem frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. One of the only purpose-built BMX tandem frames in existence today. Inspired by the iconic 1978 photo of Mike \"Aggie\" Aguilera and Eddy King cruising the pits on a 20\" Torker Tandem. Scaled up to 26\" for adult riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the geometry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro 26\" Tandem: 22.75\" top tube, 15.25\" chainstay, 11.625\" BB height, 72.5° head angle. Built around the Barbarian-2 26\" geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat components do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrame is included. You'll need (in tandem-doubled quantities where indicated): 1 1\/8\" integrated Campy-style threadless headset, V brakes, two 27.2 seatposts, two 28.6 seat clamps, plus a Stoker Stem (Dimension 263026 from Hank and Frank works well), bars, grips, two sets of cranks, two BB kits, chain, chainrings, freewheel, pedals (two sets), saddles (two), 26\" wheelset, tires, tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding a tandem takes skill and patience — especially the timing chain between the two sets of cranks and getting the captain and stoker positions dialed in. We strongly recommend your local bike shop helps with the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow limited is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 pieces total. Gloss Black frame, Chrome fork (matching the original Torker Tandem photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the connection to Aggie and Eddy King?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original 1978 Torker Tandem was a 20\" frame photographed at the pits with Mike Aguilera and Eddy King — both 1979 National Number One team riders. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-fullerton-era-torker-bmx-history\"\u003eRead the full Fullerton Era story.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Torker Barbarian-2 Tandem really a BMX tandem frame?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. One of the only purpose-built BMX tandem frames in existence today. Inspired by the iconic 1978 photo of Mike Aguilera and Eddy King on a 20 inch Torker Tandem. 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