Girder forks, what's available

[spinningmagnets]

As I'm sure everyone here already knows, the Schwinn-style cantilever springer fork is very common and easy to find (when building a repro vintage), though I'm sure the quality varies widely from one vendor to another.

Monark springers are sweet, and there's a variety of vendors that make them. I am curious who makes the best version, but even they are starting to become more common...

I really like girder forks, and I am not finding much. maybe I'm using the wrong search terms, but...even if I finally stumble across one, I'm afraid there's a chance the quality might be off, so I'd like to find several suppliers to compare, if possible.

Thanks in advance for any tips...

 

[LukeTheJoker]

There is a good thread for the Monarch style aftermarket forks here:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/monark-mega-sunlite-deluxe-kai-cheng-fork.74436/
It goes through the differences and might help you make a decision if you go that way...

Luke.

 

[gowjobs]

I don't think that I've ever hear a complaint about Ruff's fork:

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I don't think that I've ever hear a complaint about Ruff's fork:

I've never seen that fork. It looks very nice!

 

[spinningmagnets]

I was excited to see the Ruff "regulator" girder fork, but...$350 plus tax & shipping? (*sad face). I am now in communication with a fabricator in Croatia, who built the "Mental Manno" ebike. What are the desirable features that RRB members most want? 1-inch steerer? 1-1/8-inch? maybe 1-1/8 clamps with a tube shim-pack to swap between the two? What length of steerer? Allowances for an available air-shock, coil-over shock, or chrome spring?

All it takes is money, but....I don't want to order ten units (delivered to Kansas) and then just have them collecting dust. I need a spec list before I can get a quote. So...what would move fast enough to make it worth the trouble?

 

[ratcycle]

May girder would be 1 inch steer tube and coil shock if the price is right

 

[gowjobs]

For $179, I think it's hard to beat the one cnolmotorsport is selling on eBay.

 

[horsefarmer]

This does look slick...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-sch...854736?hash=item3f66190290:g:QfQAAOSwys5WVd-s

 

[VALDANGAB]

Very nice fork...

 

[alistair clark]

Like the fork! Like the handle bars better!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I like that one!

 

[ratcycle]

I love it

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

wow that fork is sweet. Worth every penny.

 

[kingfish254]

Now that is a tempting fork!
I may have to sell one of my Girvins.

 

[Fv2]

For that price, ummm yea.

 

[ratcycle]

Me want one

 

[Funkme]

I have 5 sets of girder forks,2 I have used on my builds,1 is on its way and 2 are hanging collecting dust. They are all from old vintage cyclomotors 90cc-125cc, dating from 1920's-1940's.Not hard to find,if you know where to look.I normally pay $60-$90 including shipping...
I purchased the whole frame and forks for $120,and turned it into the 1910Indian.

I am considering to sell a set on ebay soon....

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I have 5 sets of girder forks,2 I have used on my builds,1 is on its way and 2 are hanging collecting dust. They are all from old vintage cyclomotors 90cc-125cc, dating from 1920's-1940's.Not hard to find,if you know where to look.I normally pay $60-$90 including shipping...
I purchased the whole frame and forks for $120,and turned it into the 1910Indian.
View attachment 32325 View attachment 32326 View attachment 32327 View attachment 32324View attachment 32328I am considering to sell a set on ebay soon....

I've always liked those forks and frames on your builds!

 

[ratcycle]

Hey funkme will those fit on a 1 inch head tube bicycle and would u consider selling one?

 

[Muttley]

This does look slick...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-sch...854736?hash=item3f66190290:g:QfQAAOSwys5WVd-s

Has anyone here actually used one of those? How are they quality wise?