Girvin 1 1/8" turned down in lathe to fit. I bought it with the elastomer missing, so I cut down a gate spring from Tractor Supply for the shock. It works great, but I have a better looking spring that I'm going to add when I strip down to paint.
Girvin fork..
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I have a Girvin Fork if anyone is interested in buying!
Link to my girvin guys.
http://denver.craigslist.org/bik/4052027146.html
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.How did you make the headset work. I've got 3 Felt Cruisers I can't finish until I get it right. Thank you - GigWhat a coincidence! I'm working on two projects, both of which are using Girvin forks.
The Schwinn Girvin-
and my Porucho
the Porucho was 1 1/8" so it was no problem. With the Schwinn I was lucky enough to score an earlier 1" headset version of the fork. I have also used the 1 1/8" fork in a 1 inch frame with a headset made by Genuine Bicycle . here's the link... http://www.genuinebicycleproducts.com/ and this shows how to install it. http://www.flickr.com//photos/17534977@N00/sets/72157628195500205/show/
This bike is inspired. How did you do the rivets?
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Here are my carbon Girvins. I have an aluminum pair in the kitchen awaiting inspiration. My Little ....... is yet unfinished. It needs brakes & a chain.
I now have fancy pics that I took at a warehouse.
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I now have fancy pics that I took at a warehouse.
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Many used a full coil spring shock absorber with hydraulic damping, some used a simple elastomer. There's even an air spring option available through Risse Racing.
While performance is subjective, I am of the opinion that these were great forks, but the design limited travel and was surpassed by telescopic shocks. They're simple, low maintenance, rebuildable and definitely have a love/hate look about them. I love them and have two, one with an electronic "Smart Shock" option that by most accounts actually works.
Here is my JC Girvin Beehive springer on starsNbars in Build Off 9
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I thought about one for my moped, with a horst style rear suspension.
You may wish to consider polishing your Girvin forks. I was stunned when I unwrapped these.
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I just finished this one. I call it "She's the Bomber."
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