What is you guys thoughts on front suspension on your build. I,m
thinking about it but not sure. Your thoughts?
Fly
thinking about it but not sure. Your thoughts?
Fly
Thank you for the reply. This is going to be a custom frame build inSince I tend to use vintage frames with a 1" head tube I like to use triple tree type forks usually salvaged from either mopeds or light motorcycles. Once I started using suspension forks there's no going back for me. Whatever you get, pay attention to the diameter of the head tube and length to see that they are compatible. A head tube on the fork that's a little too long can be shimmed, but too short won't do unless you modify the head tube on the bike frame. I don't believe you mentioned what frame this would fit on. Someone might give a perfect suggestion if we knew.
SB
I find them on ebay from time to time and they usually cost around $200 for a good used one and the price can go up pretty high from there since these were only made for a few years back in the early mid 90's. I actually got mine for $125 but the elastomer was worn out and it was just a gummy mess so I bought the spring to convert it to a spring suspension and since the oil damped shocks were very rare and very expensive if found, I used a go kart shock that was the right dimensions, removed the go kart spring and put on the conversion spring, then had to ream out the mount holes on the shock it's self to 5/8" to make it fit. I then cleaned it all up and painted it before installing on my bike but it rides just as good as a high end downhill front end, has about 3" travel, and costed me right around $200 after everything was said and done.Suspension is the difference between riding comfortably all day or just for a short while.
I highly recommend it.
Dave . LOVE the Girvin............. I'm on the hunt...... My wife will thank you later...
I had to type in "Noleen" and "Girvin" in ebay's search box on bicycles for about a month before I was able to get one, then I bought mine and 3 more popped up... 1 was pretty much trashed, the other was for around $200 and in nice shape with the spring shock conversion already done, then the third one was in England and it was high dollar because it had that electronic shock on it so it sold for around $500Yea, pretty hard to find is right.
I may have to reverse engineer one. I like the design.
I have always maintained a fondness for girder front ends....
I presently run an RST 1" suspension fork on my personal gas bike.
Better than ridged , but not by much....
I prefer cruiser frame bikes , 1" stems are hard to find.