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The First Front Suspension Bicycle

Here is a very early version of front suspension on a bike.  In this patent from 1891 there is a spring in the headset, and the fork assembly can move back and forth to absorb road shock.

1891 front sus

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June 12th, 2009 | Category: Frames, History, Steering & Seating, Suspension | One comment

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