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Spring Cushioned Front Forks, 1891

Those old bike designers tried a lot of ways to cushion the ride of the safety bike on the rough roads found at the end of the 19th century.  Here is a different way to employ springs on the front forks to cushion the ride. 

1891-spring-fork

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May 23rd, 2009 | Category: Frames, History, Suspension, Wheels | Leave a comment

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