Torker DX

Hell yes, that baby will work. The tire isn't the greatest but you can
replace that.

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FrankenLife said:

* For christmas I asked for and got a Torker DX 24". I wanted to take
my uni into the forest. Did I in ask for the right Muni? Will I be
able to use it for manuvering around town on it like I do the CX? And
What is this freestyle y'all are talking about? *

A Torker DX 24" should be great for around town. It should work well for
off-road. My limited knowledge of freestyle tells me it is done with a
uni that is lightweight, has short cranks, a 20" tire and generally done
indoors on a smooth floor. I don't think you can go wrong with a Torker
DX for what you are doing.

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A while back i shopped around and came to the same conclusion.....the
Torker DX is the only sub $200 uni with splined cranks, and with some
luck (I didn't know until after ordering) I ended up with the 2005 model
that has room for a 3" tire.

The combination of a flat crown frame, great seat, and the 3" tire makes
for a great offroad/downhill machine. The only trouble I've had so far
was bearing problems in one of my wellgo pedals, which I replaced.

The flat crown inspired me to learn one foot riding, which was a great
challenge and very fulfilling skill to learn and then relearn with my
left foot.

The setup, especially with the 3" tire, makes for a reasonably heavy
uni, but I gain much more joy from good offroad/downhil lines than I do
from hopping up onto things. I've done some modest 3' drops on it so
far with no problem, the cranks and hub feel rock solid. But as
mentioned the pedals went out after a few weeks of frequent riding. And
I've never ridden a more expensive splined hub 24" uni to know how heavy
the DX really is in comparison

Realize that the Gazz 3" tire will not fit the rim, but the other 3"
tires that do not require the double wide rim work perfect. I bought
the 23 dollar tire from UDC and love it.

Let us know how you grow to appreciate you're new wheel.

-Jeremy

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can any one tell by looking if this torker dx on ebay is a 04 or 05
model

'torker dx' (http://tinyurl.com/4d4k8)

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Ya, I purchased the DX 24 from this same seller on ebay a bit ago,
shortly after ordering I realized the difference between the models and
tried to contact to request further information. The only clue on the
description is the "Frame - (NEW)" other than that, no reply and no
knowledge of what I'd bought until it arrived and WAS in fact the 2005
model. I of course was relieved. There is another seller of Torker
uni's on ebay also, listing for comparable prices. I believe the other
seller is based in UT, closer to those of us in the western states. The
seller on the auction you found (and I purchased from) is further east,
so took longer to ship. They both sell the 2005, one lists it as a
2005, the other seller i purchased from. Its a great cycle, and you
cant beat riding a splined uni with a 3" (secondary purchase) tire for
the price. I've been really happy with mine. Good luck.

-Jeremy

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i guess i get to wait again since it got bought

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unijuggler said:

*can any one tell by looking if this torker dx on ebay is a 04 or 05
model

'torker dx' (http://tinyurl.com/4d4k8) *

pretty sure thats the 04 model, since i hade the 05 i can tell by how
little clearance is over the stock tyre.

the 05 has about an inch more.

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I did the same questioning regarding the picture on the ad. The picture
is standardized, and although it IS a picture of the 2004 model, my DX
from this seller was the '05. Again, you might want to try and contact
the seller to be sure, but don't necessarily expect a reply.

Your other option is to purchase from the other Ebay seller ("I sell
low" something). The prices are VERY close, with variations being
offset by shipping costs etc. This seller actually lists the DX as the
'05 model, so you can be sure before buying that its what you want.
Plus, they are are quick to respond to inquiries, and helpful. Since my
own purchase, I ordered an LX 24 for a friend from this seller and was
truly impressed with the communication and haste with which it was
shipped etc.

Good luck...

-Jeremy

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Tunnelrat81 said:

*purchase from the other Ebay seller ("I sell low" something).*

I got my giraffe from this guy via eBay. He shipping was AMAZINGLY
fast!

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yeh i bought my current cx from him but the shipping cost was very high
so.......well im poor

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I got this one today by luck...

'Torker DX' (http://tinyurl.com/6dm35)

I just kept looking every morning .... 😄

I talked to sales guy over phone, but would not 'verify' a 2005 model.
But, word from previous buyers ,,, it is a 2005.

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