Interview #4 : Questions & Answers with Torey Thornton

1. How's life Torey?

I'm chillen, going to school, hanging with the girl, and trying to ride as much as possible even though its pretty cold out. Ive been riding a lot lately though, so thats sick.

2. How long have you been riding fixed gear?

It will be 3 years in mid summer.

3. What are the achievements you've got so far?

This is a big question. I guess getting into Cooper, having good supporters behind my riding, and choosing/having some solid friends, to name a phew. There is all sorts of little bike things, but who cares right? Ha.

4. As of now, who are you endorsed to?

GOrilla, Skitch, Chari & Co NYC, Vittoria, Hold Fast, Velocity (flow).

5. 2010, what's next for you?

Video projects, traveling, more school, more comps, more street, WRAHW.

6. Where are you right now?And what are you up to?

Im in my girlfriends bed in Brooklyn, and I am writing this on an empty stomach. I have to head to school soon to run some errands and work on a painting.

7. Do you have a nickname in the fixed gear scene?

hfwido was my nickname for a while, and some people still call me that, but ive thrown it out, for now I am trying to stick with my real name and keep it more legit. There are some other technical reason why i dont go by that name anymore too, but thats another story.

8. What do you fancy besides bikes?

Creating shit, music, women, fashion.

9. Pick a spot in Asia to ride.

I dont really know any...

10. If given another chance, no bikes, what would you be rocking?

Making work, just as I do now when I am not riding, ha.

11. Girls or bikes?

Bikes never really make you angry, unless the parts aren't working correctly, but babes are insanely smooth too. If I didnt have my girlfriend now, i would still have my bike, so...

12. Have you done anything stupid with your bike?

Yeah, always. I think.

13. What are the stuff you have broken in these 2 years?

Wheels, spokes, chains, saddles, bent bars, seat posts, bent fork...

14. What is the most precious part on your bike?

The frame.

15. What's your favourite spot in NY to ride?

Lately its pretty much anything uptown. Wonka and I went on a prowl last night and fucking wrecked shit. The energy up there is awesome too. Way fast!

16. Bike setup :

Frame : GOrilla Kilroy 52cm (which is like a 54/55)

Fork : NS2

Bars : Stone Edge (wide as fuck)

Grips : ODI Longnecks

Stem : Stone Edge

Headset : Stone Edge

Saddle : Busted Vintage San marco

Post : Random 27 with a piece of can to hold it in

Cranks : 165mm Profile Racing

Sprocket : 36T Profile Imperial (jerry rigged by Wonka)

Chain : KMC Half Link

BB : No clue

Pedals : Animal

Straps : Hold Fast

Wheels : Cracked Alex G6000 rear(soon to be Chukker)with 14t cog, Velocity Chuker front (36h all day)

Hubs : Velocity and Formula

Tires : Vittoria Randonneurs 700x49c

17. How many bikes do you own?

One.

18. Define gnarly?

Thrashy, fast, rock related, dangerous.

19. How's your GOrilla treating you?

Man, GOrilla is so sick. I talk to Thomas and Patrick a lot, and the whole team keeps in touch pretty well. Not to mention the bikes are ridiculous. There is so much in store, you guys have no idea.

20. Who do you look upon to when comes to tricks on a bike? Name one.

Wonka. He is my best boy, and I ride with him almost everyday, and if we aren't riding, we are sitting in his apartment talking about riding, and watching videos.

21. How do you pronouce WRAHW?

RAW.

22. Nice chatting with you, what do you have to say to all the riders from the other side of the world?
Those who dont ride fast, at least try it out sometimes, once you do that you may like it. Ha. Also, just have a good time and session with your friends as much as possible.

Thanks to Torey for his time & kindess to answers all these questions!
Go check out Torey's daily @ WRAHW

Photos by : Andrew Peru Dobson, Chari & Co. & John Hargraft.

Peace!
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