You are correct as the one I have is spring only. The spring is about twice as long as a valve spring.
FT: Frame (Twin) Bold Machine Co Shocks
- Thread starter Gene Nehring
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These were cast by the late Gene Aucott while employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The have a 1939 Nash valve spring inside to supply the "spring". They work great. My wife loves them. Years ago a guy tried to duplicate them but the cost was prohibitive. Ed LaBelle used them on his bike. (maybe helped him set the record ;-) )
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Hi Somer,
I have found a few answers to the puzzle Gene may have cast them but another fellow machined them for him. He was a good friend of Gene's. I am looking for another one if you have any for sale. I am waiting for an email to find out how the unit came about. I am lead to believe the fellow may still be alive.
This is a bike David posted a long time ago.
Thanks somer. If you could DM that would fine.
Gene sounds like a fine guy to have known.
The problem with a spring only unit is they tend to feel like an old tractor seat. like a series "A" comfortable but a wollowing ride.........as I'd describe it......... Having something adjustable, and with damping built in is a bit more practical, that's why I came up with the newer version..........too expensive to make for others though. Look up suspension units for mountain bikes.........