A couple questions about springer forks

48ccFury

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The time has come when I have a little cash to throw around for a few parts. The first order of business is front suspension, specifically, a springer fork. I can't justify the expense of a triple tree or even a Monarch double sprung fork.. but I do like the option of using a cheap fork like the one I have attached.

My first question is: Will I need to get bearing races pressed onto this?

My second question is: Has anyone run one of these and had issues with them bending or deforming from a pothole or a severely bumpy road?


It seems like everyone runs the more expensive forks here, either because these forks are not worth the trouble or they're not a good ride. The thing is, I *could* save up for another week or two and get a Monarch fork and call it a day, but I'm not trying to ride this bike forever.. any help or guidance is appreciated!
 

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Those cheap, knee-action schwinn knock-offs are pretty lousy.

Stamped, thin steel tubing, cheap bolts, and weak springs.

I wouldn't trust one, but I'm sure many bikes are out there with them on.

There's a video on youtube somewhere of a fat guy crashing at about 30mph when his fork collapses.
 
I'd save your money for something a little beefier. The Sunlite springer is a great fork for the money, IMO.
 
My springer fork worked find for street use. I had a threaded headset. The fork worked fine with my existing bearing cups.
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