I have received a lot of Girvin/Noleen forks. I figured we can pool our knowledge here.
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Girvin/Noleen Fork Tech
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In the photo above an 80mm wide X 24" fat bike rim is being tested to fit a Girvin/Noleen Crosslink fork.
Can you run 80mm wide rims with Grivins? You can if you shave the brake bosses. I would also suggest adding 2 nylon washers at each mounting points to give you a bit more of a spread. You also can run too tall of a tire. I may run this set up on my next Felt build.
- by Gigmata
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24" or 26" Wheels?
ROLLING ON 24s?
You can have either but your 24s will make you work for it.
(More pics to come because my iPad is not my camera)
The blue bike is run 57mm wide 24" rims and sporting 24x3" tires. The brake mounts have to be cut down near the wheels or totally shaved. If you want a super clean look shave them but be careful because I have heard the metal is thin.
ROLLING ON 26s?
You are lucky. You don't need to modify the forks at all. I feel like I should type more. Just have a look at the photo(s).
- by Gigmata
ROLLING ON 24s?
You can have either but your 24s will make you work for it.
(More pics to come because my iPad is not my camera)
The blue bike is run 57mm wide 24" rims and sporting 24x3" tires. The brake mounts have to be cut down near the wheels or totally shaved. If you want a super clean look shave them but be careful because I have heard the metal is thin.
ROLLING ON 26s?
You are lucky. You don't need to modify the forks at all. I feel like I should type more. Just have a look at the photo(s).
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B.U.M.P.
Can you even guess what these red things are? I put them on a lot of bikes.
A huge benefit of running Girvins is that you can turn. You also don't need a wrench to adjust the shock. The fork tubes kept hitting the tank so I wanted to save the nice polish and powder coating from damage. Languishing in my tool box were some unused C-clamp jaw pads from Harbor Freight tools. Exact fit! Problem solved.
- by Gigmata
Can you even guess what these red things are? I put them on a lot of bikes.
A huge benefit of running Girvins is that you can turn. You also don't need a wrench to adjust the shock. The fork tubes kept hitting the tank so I wanted to save the nice polish and powder coating from damage. Languishing in my tool box were some unused C-clamp jaw pads from Harbor Freight tools. Exact fit! Problem solved.
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CABLE GUY!
If your Girvins were acquired without the cable guides fear not. The electrical cable organizers are from Lowe's Home Improvement Center and come in black & white. They are also infinitely affordable and they just screw on.
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If your Girvins were acquired without the cable guides fear not. The electrical cable organizers are from Lowe's Home Improvement Center and come in black & white. They are also infinitely affordable and they just screw on.
- by Gigmata
CABLE GUY!
If your Girvins were acquired without the cable guides fear not. The electrical cable organizers are from Lowe's Home Improvement Center and come in black & white. They are also infinitely affordable and they just screw on.
- by Gigmata
- by Gigmata
If your Girvins were acquired without the cable guides fear not. The electrical cable organizers are from Lowe's Home Improvement Center and come in black & white. They are also infinitely affordable and they just screw on.
- by Gigmata
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This Is some very good info .. I have one Girvin fork I haven't done anything with yet, and have come across others but past. Due to not sure what to do .... but with this info , now I have IDEA's ,.....
thanks
thanks
Cool thread.
I used a Girvin on starsNbars in BO9, but I added some fauxtina and a little faux beehive action to it using the nose from a banana seat as the spring base.
I used a Girvin on starsNbars in BO9, but I added some fauxtina and a little faux beehive action to it using the nose from a banana seat as the spring base.
Go for it! I've enjoyed them on my builds. The blue bike pictured above is the smoothest riding bicycle I've ever ridden. Girvin + 24x3" balloon tires are a winning combo.This Is some very good info .. I have one Girvin fork I haven't done anything with yet, and have come across others but past. Due to not sure what to do .... but with this info , now I have IDEA's ,.....
thanks
They do ride nice. I had no problem fitting the fat Worksman heavy duty wheels and 26x3.45 BOA tires on mine. If I remember correctly, I may have had to deflate the tire a little to get past the brake bosses when installing or removing the wheel.
