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Front Sus: Utility Bike?
Pete Cresswell writes:
I don't get it. http://tinyurl.com/3jm6of -- PeteCresswell Frame / Fork look very similar to the many pre-TI Hercules models I've had. I think this bike was made and/or sold in India. In "unsupported" form, the forks on my Hercules were quite, well let's just say they were "compliant". Until I built up a fixie minus fenders, I hadn't realized just how compliant these forks actually were, seeing is believing indeed! Upscale Hawthorns, Schwinns and Elgins all had such additions to their forks. Some solid, some sprung. This is the first roadster that I've seen so equipped. Note the Model name on this example _Atlas_ on seat tube and Super Strong on down tube. My pov is 60/40, marketing/function. Thanks for sharing - Mike Baldwin |
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Per Michael Baldwin:
In "unsupported" form, the forks on my Hercules were quite, well let's just say they were "compliant". So, even though the fork's aren't articulated, they flex enough for the spring to come in to play? -- PeteCresswell |
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Pete Cresswell writes:
So, even though the fork's aren't articulated, they flex enough for the spring to come in to play? Pete, when properly adjusted, the springs are always "in play", even unladen. The apparatus is simply pre-loading the fork with resistance. A forgiving means of reinforcement for a standard set of forks that still provided a relative comfortable ride. Hope that helps. Best Regards - Mike Baldwin |
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