Weird fork dropout spacing BSA Javelin
pav_infidel
Posts: 7
Hey Chaps/Chapettes,
I bought a BSA javelin frame on ebay to restore for practice and have already hit my first obstacle.
It seems to have an 85mm dropout on the front fork, which baffled me. I was expecting a 96mm and was going to try a cheeky spring to a 100mm hub, but I don't think I'll be springing 85mm to 100mm without some gym work and a serious risk to my health when I finally ride it.
Is this normal for this type/age of bike or have I got a freak fork? Also, anyone know where I might find a hub for it?
All help appreciated folks!
(ps. I measured inside surface of the dropouts to inside surface)
I bought a BSA javelin frame on ebay to restore for practice and have already hit my first obstacle.
It seems to have an 85mm dropout on the front fork, which baffled me. I was expecting a 96mm and was going to try a cheeky spring to a 100mm hub, but I don't think I'll be springing 85mm to 100mm without some gym work and a serious risk to my health when I finally ride it.
Is this normal for this type/age of bike or have I got a freak fork? Also, anyone know where I might find a hub for it?
All help appreciated folks!
(ps. I measured inside surface of the dropouts to inside surface)
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Narrow forks aren't uncommon for a bike of this age - try retrobike forum, bike jumbles to try and find a hub.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Thanks Monty Dog, I'll give the folks at retrobike a try.0
