I thought it was the other way around. The Schwinn type is a girder, and the Monark (Crossbow) is a springer. At least, it is if you search Google.
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I stand corrected (bad memory). The schwinn doesn't seem to be either, tho closer to a girder. Thanks!
Yeah I can't wait for the class. The guy teachin it always has a full class and apperantly knows his stuff.
I stand corrected (bad memory). The schwinn doesn't seem to be either, tho closer to a girder. Thanks!
Yeah I can't wait for the class. The guy teachin it always has a full class and apperantly knows his stuff.
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i was thinking about the Worksman industrial front drum brake with heavy duty wheel.
as to springers, i want to find the lower profile "rat trap" springers like the ones on the old Sears Spaceliners. anybody know who (or if) makes those?
as to springers, i want to find the lower profile "rat trap" springers like the ones on the old Sears Spaceliners. anybody know who (or if) makes those?
Yep, Schwinn made a 20" sting ray in the 70's that had a drum brake on front. Pacific Cycle now owns Schwinn. Service # 800-626-2811 There in Madison WI. They have been very helpful to me. I want a 26" for my Point beach. Also a springer is a "street" front end. Don't go motocrossing with it.
I doubt anyone would go to the trouble to make new ones. How about a vintage one? A quick google image search produced this. You can get the whole bike (ladies, sorry) with the fork you're looking for attached here:
Barney's Bicycle
Interesting geometry. I wonder how it rode?
Those forks look real nice. I might try and get a set when I start my next proj. I got a set of lowrider forks I ordered online for about 40.00. Probably cheap chinese crap. We'll see how long the last. The spring is real soft for sure. I might try to make a spacer or something to stiffen it up. It should be pretty cheap to do, if I decide to.
you are right. Girders generally have one spring, and springers have two, at least that's the way it is in the motorcycle world.