looking for some reviews of parts

skjjoe

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• #1

I am wondering if any one has any experience with this fork and hub?
If so good bad ugly?
please if any one has any input please post so i dont waste any money. $160 isn't a lot but work is kinda hit and miss in the winter time.thanks
VINTAGE MONARK WHIZZER SPRINGER STYLE BICYCLE FORK - eBay (item 120497660921 end time Dec-04-09 12:36:23 PST)
NEW Sturmey Archer BF Front Drum Brake BIKE HUB Schwinn - eBay (item 370284381795 end time Dec-02-09 07:47:21 PST)

 

Venice Motor Bikes

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Mar 20, 2008

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• #2

I've used those forks; they're good, but not as springy as a schwinn style springer fork.
The brake is a good one, but they don't stop as well as a disc brake!

 

camlifter

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i have that hub, only with the 6 volt dyno in it. i like it, stops real good.

 

azbill

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you can get a whole wheel with the x-fd hub and heavy-duty spokes for 79$ = shipping at husky
26" FRONT WHEEL WITH DRUM BRAKE HUB: Husky Bicycles

 

skjjoe

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Nov 25, 2009

• #5

Thanks Bill. I will check out the spoke costs and re lace on mine.That may be the way to go.
Any body else chime in on the forks?