I bought an Isla Vista cruiser and almost have it ready for the motor, just waiting on a few parts. I live in downtown Charleston Sc, where the roads can turn from smooth to **** instantly. The front fork on my cruiser seems to be the thinnest a fork's thread can be, im guessing 1". Has anyone tried putting shocks on their cruiser. The fork on it now keeps the front really low and I wouldn't mind it having a slight lift, but more importantly, give me some longevity with this bike.
cruiser frame, but replace front fork with shocks?
- Thread starter masterfowler
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RST makes a bunch of forks with 1" threaded steerers. No one else does anymore, but you might find an old Marzocchi with the replaceable crown and get a 1" crown, or find a springer with v-brake.
I have a Schwinn Avenue with the 700c pogo stick fork (no damping, no oil, just grease and springs). It works nicely as a pedal bike, fixing to find out how it does on a fric-drive bike. It seems pretty solid. I have used this as a cyclocross/mountain bike for 1 year.
I have a Schwinn Avenue with the 700c pogo stick fork (no damping, no oil, just grease and springs). It works nicely as a pedal bike, fixing to find out how it does on a fric-drive bike. It seems pretty solid. I have used this as a cyclocross/mountain bike for 1 year.
There are a few options. For a more traditional look, there's the springer or a monark repop. Running both on current bikes. Haven't ridden the Monark yet. I was able to score the springer with brake bosses from VMB. Not sure he still has any. With the monark, you either need to run a disc setup or drum. I'm going worksman drum.
If you're not concerned with the vintage look, you should be able to find an old mtn bike/commuter fork with brake bosses on good ol' ebay.
Good luck with your build!
If you're not concerned with the vintage look, you should be able to find an old mtn bike/commuter fork with brake bosses on good ol' ebay.
Good luck with your build!
