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Webb spring fork - Hardtail trackers
Front Forks – I used a set of Webb girder forks that were originally produced for use on motorised cycles (cycles with a clip-on motor). These forks were similar in some respects to the old style Harley Davidson fork with the girder arrangement and large spring at the top. There was a fair amount of damping but they were a heavy item. These forks were popular with most of the “Dirt Trackers”, being available from a dealer in Birkenhead who had bought a load in a surplus sale.
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1960 Tracker hardtail - made by Alan Houghton ,Staffordshire with
Webb spring fork and BSA winged wheel frame (1952-5)
He stripped out the back wheel with its heavy motor and he took away the fuel tank. He kept the hub brakes (not featured in the photos) because he thought they were cool and he fitted four-speed Sturmey Archer gears. The finishing touches were some well-treaded tyres, a set of “racing” handlebars and a fancy, new chequered paint job. It weighed a huge amount, but there it was, he had invented the hardtail.
More here:
https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/my-dad-invented-the-mountain-bike-358753
Webb spring fork
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from VCC library
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https://www.icenicam.org.uk/library/Webb/Spring_fork_road_test_1953-08.pdf
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ebay listing
BSA winged wheel frame and Webb spring fork
More details and photos here
Online bicycle museum 1954 BSA Gents ‘Model 615 WW’ with Webb Forks
