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1979 Torker L.P. 
#1 2008-09-09 11:43am
1979 Torker L.P.
1979 Torker L.P.
Early L.P. frame and forks.
An early L.P. frame all OG with SN on BB shell and early non-drilled forks repowdered/repop stickers. Probably 1979. Frame: 1979 Torker L.P. (Low Profile), all OG Fork: Torker undrilled (powder coated by C4 with my SBS stickers) Headset: Tange MX-5 (NOS) Stem: Torker Bars: Torker alloy Grips: Oakley 1 (NOS) Brakes: Shimano Tourney calipers (NOS) with Shimano pre-bent lever with plastic sleeve, Shimano Tourney cable (NOS) and first-gen, Kool Stop Finned pads (NOS) Seatclamp: Addicks (NOS) Seatpost: Alloy fluted (NOS) Saddle: Cycle Pro Shotgun Cranks: Shimano Dura Ace 175 with 42T Shimano chainring (NOS chainring) Pedals: Reedy Chain: Izumi black and gold Bottom Bracket: Torker sealed Wheels: Araya 7bs (reanodized), Shimano DX hubs (NOS dated July 1979) with 14T sprocket, gold alloy nipples, SS spokes Tires: Comp II 20 x 2.125 front, Comp II 20 x 1.75 rear Other: Torker pads(NOS), Hunt Wilde number plate with Zero Nine numbers
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#2 2008-09-10 6:17am
- shivadread
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Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Nice find never seen one this early
RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT
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#3 2008-10-09 4:32pm
Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Updated. . .
as soon as I get the 7B rims and Shimano Dura Ace or 600 cranks (not pictured) anodized, I'll built it up and call it done.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#4 2008-11-01 11:32pm
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This bike RULES!
Cant wait to see it all done.
A
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#5 2008-12-06 1:49pm
Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Finally finished this build. New pics, complete spec.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#6 2009-03-10 6:48pm
Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Updated. . .NOW it's finished.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#7 2009-03-11 9:32am
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Another awesome bike that you own buddy.Great job!
Look here>>>> www.archiesicecream.com
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#8 2009-05-11 8:04pm
Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Photos & build updated
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#9 2009-06-17 10:09am
- fulfillment
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Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
i'm likin it!!
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#10 2009-06-17 8:07pm
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fulfillment wrote:
i'm likin it!!
Thanks. It's one of my faves that I own.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#11 2009-10-06 7:57pm
- squirrelsmith
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Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
bob reedy peals with grip tape! doesn't get much cooler than that
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#12 2009-10-07 9:01am
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I agree. Super sexy. My fave pedal since 1978. Got my first set in 2008. Only took 30 years.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#13 2009-10-07 10:16am
- FRESSTYLE FREEK
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Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
WoW COOL! love this build.
show bikes are nice but bikes were meant to be rided!!! 20" for ever.
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#14 2009-10-10 7:15am
Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Thanks, Freestyle. It's my fave of all my bikes.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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#15 2009-10-24 3:22pm
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Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Yeah,, This bike is exactly like the one I just bought.. Glad to see it all build up.. That is one of the best..
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#16 2009-10-24 3:24pm
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Re: 1979 Torker L.P.
Dosen't look like yours has a euro bottom bracket?? Why is that??? Mine looks to be the same but with a euro..
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#17 2009-10-26 5:44pm
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Because it's not an EK it's an L.P., so it has an American BB.
Only the EK, which is basically an L.P. with a Euro BB, had a Euro BB.
Bikes owned 1978-1989: '78 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36, '78 Redline Proline, '77 Redline MX-II, Thruster, '79 Torker, '77 Roger DeCoster, '80 JMC, '80 Fuji Feather, '81? Boss (STOLEN!), '82 Hutch Pro Racer, '83 Patterson, '83 GT, '83 Profile Champ Pro (still trying to get dates right)
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