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Girder Forks
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:03 am
by Steve Nicholls
Hi , I am just about to start restoring a 1936 VG500, has any one used the girder spindles from Acme stainless and and overall how were, ie fitting , threads etc. cheers Steve
Re: Girder Forks
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 5:17 pm
by paul.jameson
I have been using them for upwards of 25 years now and find them superb in every way.
Re: Girder Forks
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:33 am
by volker.halbach
Spindles for girder forks are critical. I have heard of a bad accident caused by a broken, home-made spindle in a girder fork on an outfit. I only bought a spindle for the rear wheel from Acme and asked about the material. Their spindles are turned from high tensile material, and I assume the same applies to girder fork spindles. I would trust Acme more than most others. Fit is always perfect.
Re: Girder Forks
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:31 pm
by will_curry
Acme make the point on their website that their 'Imperial studs' are not suitable
for girder fork spindles but that they can make suitable spindles and these are
listed in the 'Ariel Girder Forks' section.
Re: Girder Forks
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:25 am
by Steve Nicholls
Thanks for your help guys , really appreciated . Steve