In the fall of 1981, Bob Haro approached his frame sponsor; Torker, with a proposition that would transform the company from a BMX accessory brand, to become a genuine Bicycle Manufacturer. Torker was receptive, and the idea was met with a positive attitude. The project began in late 1981, with the two parties working closely to translate Haro’s specialist needs into a working prototype. The prototype was produced, with a second for Morales, and the two men tested the frame in local skateparks until it was refined and ready for full production in the spring of 1982. Haro applied his keen eye for design, and presented the new model with stunning decals over the chrome plated finish. The unveiling of the Haro Freestyler later that summer confirmed Haro Designs as a brand on the leading edge of the freestyle movement… read more >
How Lowrider Culture Redefines & Reclaims Chicano Luxury
Following a family of four, I shuffle into the Anaheim Convention Center for The Takeover, an annual car show displaying and celebrating the sickest lowriders
