If I can figure out a rear rack and a front mudflap, I can be seriously interested in that.
2012-12-11 11:54:15
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FS: 2011 Torker Graduate - Drum Brakes - Fenders - 5speed Internal Hub
Bought this in May 2012 in a pinch for a promo display from Thick Bikes. Since then it was ridden from the office to get sandwiches a few times, used in a few photoshoots, and Boostuv knocked it over once. Other than a few scratches, it's in great condition. I'm looking to buy something more compact for traveling, so here's a great deal on a practically new bike.
It's labeled a 50cm, but check the chart at the bottom, because due to the sloped top tube, the geometry is a bit weird. I'd say this bike would fit someone 5'4"ish to 5'10" relatively well (might need a shorter stem on the lower end of that).
MSRP: $499
CL: $275
BikePGH Members: $250
From Portland to Minneapolis, Davis to Pittsburgh, New York to San Fran -- the Torker Graduate was made for city riding. Thanks to internal Sturmey Archer 5-speed gearing, ultra-efficient internal drum brakes, and clever thumb shifter, Torker has equipped The Grad with increased terrain capability for 2011. Its all-weather, low-maintenance drum brakes and fender-set will work just as well in the rain, sleet or snow as they do with eternal sunshine. The Graduate is as simple on the outside as it is full of performance on the inside. Available in six sizes.
Frame Torker Tri Moly 127mm Rear Spacing
Fork Hi-Ten 1-1/8mm
Headset Steel Threadless 1-1/8
Shifter Sturmey Archer 5sp W Alloy Thumb Shifter
Crank Alloy 38T W Guard
BB Set Sealed Cartridge Square Taper
Cog 19T
Pedal Nylon W Alloy Cage
Rim Alex X 2100 Double Wall 36H
Hubs Sturmey Archer Alloy 5sp Internal
Spoke 14 G Stainless
Tire Tioga City Gripper 700 x 32
Bar Alloy All Rounder
Stem Forged Alloy
Saddle Torker
Seat Post Steel 27.2mm x 250mm
Brake Alloy 70mm Internal Drum F & R
Brake Lever Avid Speed Dial
Extras Fenders, Fiks:Reflective Wheel Stripes
Size 50
Head Angle 72
Seat Angle 74
Top Tube 565
Chain Stay 430
BB Drop 74
Fork Offset 45
Wheel base 1045
Seat Tube 500
Head Tube 121
Standover 768
2012-12-11 07:40:04
i am totally going to buy this bike... is that ok stu?
2012-12-11 15:54:56
Sure. I'm definitely looking, but don't have my heart set on any one bike yet. You've all seen what I've been riding; it either doesn't fit or doesn't work. Just about anything is a step up.
2012-12-11 15:58:48
I still have that conquest classic for sale, stu.
2012-12-11 18:05:30
also, we would be happy to let you make payments on it if you cant swing the full amount at once.
2012-12-11 19:20:29
Is the Conquest Classic the similar root-beer-ish color?
2012-12-11 20:43:42
Looks like Mark is going to buy it--that went fast.
2012-12-11 20:58:27
yes its the rootbeer and chrome model, with a heavy duty surly rack and wrap around fenders w/mudflaps.
2012-12-11 23:44:30
i also have a rootbeer colored kona ute for sale, complete with bags and a disc brake! 
2012-12-11 23:49:32
Sale fell through--the Torker is still up for grabs.
2012-12-12 23:32:54