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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: mrseebeck on April 28, 2006, 03:19:31 am

Title: girvin fork
Post by: mrseebeck on April 28, 2006, 03:19:31 am

Need some help,  I took the Girvin fork off my 756 and measured the steer tube at 1" .  I have been told that a repalcement fork should have a 1 1/8" tube.  Which do I really need?

Title: Re: girvin fork
Post by: orange on April 28, 2006, 04:42:31 am

The 1" Girvin fork should have a collar and shim that increases its diameter to 1" 1/8. I think the standard width is 1" 1/8th for any replacement fork.

Title: Re: girvin fork
Post by: jonski on April 28, 2006, 05:18:56 am

that's right.  I just replaced my fork on my 856.  You can re-use the 1 1/8 headset but you will need a new crown race. available from your lbc for under$5.

Title: Re: girvin fork
Post by: kiwi on April 28, 2006, 12:54:11 pm

you will need a new stem too,but the guys are right,the 756 is 1 and 1/8 capable