Old Dutch springy thingies

[Ludwig II]

These might be suitable for home construction. Or not.

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~pattle/nacc/arc0092.htm

 

[curtisfox]

KOOOOL Lud Thanks..............Curt

 

[wheelbender6]

I'm going to have to try to build one like the upper left picture, Ludwig. I have enough old incomplete forks laying around, rigid and suspended, to piece together something similar.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Wow! I really like these. Thanks for posting the link Ludwig.

 

[Ludwig II]

Soft rears for your admiration:

https://occhiolungo.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/the-first-mono-shock-rear-suspension/