Linkage Fork Design

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You know, you could prove the concept by 3D printing the parts, hard plastic would at least give you the chance to install it on a bike and push down on it, maybe not safely ride it but…

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I’ll get to that point eventually. I’ve got access to two 3D printers. I just like going down the CAD rabbit hole quite a ways before I get physical. Which usually means that by that time my CAD model is so complex that when I figure out I have to make a change, I end up just rebuilding the whole CAD model from scratch anyway. Wait, isn’t CAD supposed to make things easier and take up less time?

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Hi Spencer!

I just stumbled upon your project while searching for linkage forks for my project.
I must say it looks absolutely stunning!
I’m now very intrigued to see if I could integrate this (and make my project even bigger :see_no_evil:)

If you were able to share your design files as described in your first post that would be amazing!
Also curious how your project evolves :slight_smile:

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NSP234,

I’d love to share my files. I think I’m always a step ahead of myself and probably won’t ever realistically make this fork. So if this helps you to get your project completed, I’m all for it.

Do you work in Fusion360? I can send files in that format of STP.

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There have been many linkage fork designs. Some of them are recent. There is a long discussion on Retrobike.

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From Dresden Bespoked today:

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I’d followed along with this fork build on instagram. It’s so beautiful.

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I spent time racing on all of the mid-90s linkage forks. Girvin, AMP and Lawill. They were a lot of fun and very different, especially compared to the RS and Manirou of the time. I always wanted to try those designs with modern shocks with actual damping.

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That fork was so amazing in the flesh!
The finish was :heart_on_fire:

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whatsup Spencer! Im compiling a parts list for a new gravel build and was looking at the Look Fournales which is almost impossible to find at a reasonable price but then I found this! I have a friend who fabricates and was hoping you could send me those CAD files to see if I could try making one happen!

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