{"product_id":"torker-ek-20-gen-ii-frame-set","title":"Torker | EK 20\" GEN II Frame Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F1F21;color:#fff;padding:20px 24px;border-top:4px solid #FFF200;border-bottom:4px solid #FFF200;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.25em;color:#FFF200;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e⚑ Going in the Vault\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#FFF200;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:0.02em;\"\u003eLast Run. Once gone, this frame goes back in the vault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eEddy “The 1$” King's signature. OG Torker LP rider, 1979 ABA National #1 Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);margin:0;\"\u003eNo plans to remake. See the full Heritage Vault → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heritage-vault\" style=\"color:#FFF200;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeritage Vault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll hail the KING! The \u003cstrong\u003eTorker EK 20\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is back and ready to lay down some fast laps like Eddy at the vintage races.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack for 2025, the infamous EK Frame set! Now with the traditional MX2 sized headset rather than the Dura Ace size of the original, and a 21.1 ID steerer tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow available in 3 sizes - Pro, Pro XL and Pro XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Race Geometry:\u003cbr\u003ePro - \u003c\/strong\u003e20.5\" TT, 14.75\" C\/S, 11.625\" BB Height , 74.5º HA\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro XL - \u003c\/strong\u003e21.25\" TT, 15.25\" C\/S, 11.625\" BB Height , 74.5º HA\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro XXL - \u003c\/strong\u003e21.75\" TT, 15.25\" C\/S, 11.625\" BB Height , 74.5º HA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1” ( 21.1 ID ) retro, 4130 Cro-mo Heat Treated Torker threaded forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome Plated\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\u003eEuro BB Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble 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\u003cli\u003e3\/8\" dropouts front and rear\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\" threaded MX2 Style BMX headset (26.4mm Bottom Race, 32.7mm ID Headtube)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21.1 quill stem (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torkerracing.com\/products\/torker-ultra-6-21-1-quill-stem-copy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUltra 6 21.1 Quill Stem\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eside pull brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22.2 post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torkerracing.com\/products\/torker-retro-frame-brake-clips\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRetro Frame Cable Clips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow available in a Limited production in Gloss Black as well as the Chrome! Grab one before they go away!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching Pads are available, made exclusively for us by Flite® in Black 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\u003eWhat is the Torker EK 20 GEN II?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA faithful reissue of Eddy King's iconic 1979 Torker signature frame — the EK. Eddy King was \"The 1$,\" the OG Torker rider through the late-70s LP era. The GEN II version updates the head tube to the more common MX2 size while keeping the 21.1 ID steerer tube and full chromoly construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does the EK 20 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree sizes: Pro (20.5\" TT, 14.75\" CS), Pro XL (21.25\" TT, 15.25\" CS), Pro XXL (21.75\" TT, 15.25\" CS). All with 11.625\" BB height and 74.5° head angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Eddy King?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEddy King — \"The 1$\" — was an OG Torker rider through the late-70s and early-80s, on the 1979 National Number One factory team. His signature replica frame was a Torker production model from 1979–1980. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-fullerton-era-torker-bmx-history\"\u003eRead the full Fullerton Era history.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat components do I need to build it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrame and 1\" threaded fork are included. You add: 1\" threaded MX2 Style BMX headset (26.4mm Bottom Race, 32.7mm ID Headtube), 21.1 quill stem (the Torker Ultra 6 21.1 Quill is a perfect match), side pull brakes, 22.2 seatpost, 25.4 seat clamp, retro frame cable clips, plus bars, grips, cranks, BB, chain, chainwheel, cog, pedals, saddle, 20\" wheelset, tires, tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the GEN II and the original 1979 EK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GEN II uses the MX2 sized headset (more common, easier to source) instead of the original Dura Ace size. Steerer tube, geometry, and overall build philosophy stay faithful to the original. Plus the GEN II comes in Gloss Black in addition to Chrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeamless 4130 chromoly. Includes 1\" 21.1 ID retro 4130 Cro-mo heat-treated Torker threaded fork. 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