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A Torks team member will be there to assist you.",{"title":291,"path":292,"stem":293,"description":294,"image":13},"What area does Torks cover?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fservice-area","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F07.service-area","Delivery, maintenance, and returns: find out which areas are covered by Torks services in Switzerland.",{"title":296,"path":297,"stem":298,"description":299,"image":13},"Can I subscribe to Torks if I live outside the service area?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fsubscription-outside-area","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F08.subscription-outside-area","Yes, you can subscribe even if you live outside the service area. Find out about delivery and repair options.",{"title":301,"path":302,"stem":303,"description":304,"image":13},"Can I buy a Torks bike?","\u002Fhelp\u002Fsubscription\u002Fbuy-torks-bike","help\u002F1.subscription\u002F09.buy-torks-bike","Torks bikes are not for sale. 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