Girvin vector 2 - teach me.

[yakboy]

still awesome every time I see it.

Yeah Dan did me proud and boy does it work well

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

As far as I'm aware the early Vector forks only ever had elastomers but you can get conversion kits for coils or splash out on a Risse Air Shock. The early forks were all 1" but designed to be shimmed to 1 1/8" if needed.

I've seen a lot of the vector 2s with the same coil shock, so I'm assuming it's standard.

So tempted...

 

[ishaw]

Worth mentioning that the fork steerer tubes came in set sizes for head tubes, certainly on the 1 1/8 ones I had. Still regret selling a nos set and a mint set. None in the stable now

 

[yakboy]

I've seen a lot of the vector 2s with the same coil shock, so I'm assuming it's standard.

So tempted...

That will be the Girvin ODI Coil Shock. I was never sure if this was an upgrade to the elastomers or ever came as standard (but definitely the one to go for if you want a Vector 2). Once Girvin were bought out by Noleen then Noleen NR1 & NR2 shocks were used exclusively.

 

[yakboy]

Worth mentioning that the fork steerer tubes came in set sizes for head tubes, certainly on the 1 1/8 ones I had. Still regret selling a nos set and a mint set. None in the stable now

Yes there is a critical measurement for the shock. If it's too long you can always use spacers but you're stuffed if it's too short

 

[Splatter Paint]

The steering is, ah, odd and the axle movement when compressed takes some getting used to. Not as good as teles IMHO.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

If you fine folks are shopping, I know of a guy who's in North America with 3 complete units that he's selling...

TIME TO FORK IT OVER!! GIRVINS FOR SALE

Hello Everyone, The prophecy is true. I am selling some of my stash of Girvin forks. I think all three could use a good powder coating. 100% of all proceeds will go to restoring a classic vehicle. Dark grey: These have a 1” steerer tube that is 9 1/8” in length. The brake bosses are...

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Doubt "shipping included" would cover costs to Europe though.