Quick fork sizing question.

[Scottm]

Okay, I looked at those same type of forks and I'm not sure I know the term either, but you have to buy a seperate Steer tube to go through the HEAD tube. Some are made for threadless and others threaded headsets. I think Schwinn uses 1 inch headsets. Some generic forks have long threaded tubes that you can cut to fit your bike. I need to look to make sure that's right

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Okay, I looked at those same type of forks and I'm not sure I know the term either, but you have to buy a seperate Steer tube to go through the HEAD tube. Some are made for threadless and others threaded headsets. I think Schwinn but use 1 inch headsets. Some generic forks have long threaded tubes that you can cut to fit your bike.

So those aren't complete forks?

 

[turkeyssr]

Hello Sheik - I'm going by the age of the bike and the confirmation that the measurement of the fork is indeed, 1". It will be difficult to find a Mtn. type 1" suspension fork. However, don't be discouraged. Take your time and you will find one on e-bay. They can be pricey. Do you have the old fork? If so, measure the length of the tube and the length of the threaded portion. Convert this to millimeters. With those measurements, you'll have to find a matching fork with those measurements. You could go with a fork that had a greater steerer (fork tube) length, but it will stick out the top more and you may not have enough threads on the threaded portion. (You can determine this by also measuring the head tube length on the bike frame; the piece in front that the fork goes through. You also need to find out the crown race diameter. It should either be 26.4mm or 27.0mm. You'll either need to remove the old one, or find a replacement. (I would go with a replacement because it's far easier than trying to remove it if it's stuck).

Another option would be to go with a springer front fork. Those definitely come in 1" and are readily available. Have fun. -- John

 

[Esteban]

The front suspension forks DO come in a 1" diameter, but you will have to do some searching for them. Be sure, that you know the length of the stem [ the part that goes thru bike housing ] & the top of the stem can be threaded, or unthreaded. Too long & you can cut it off/rethread if needed, too short, & you have messed up. I would order bearings with one, too. The cheaper suspension forks will not be adjustable to adjust for your needs, or to allow for wear. I have seen brand new cheap ones that were so " soft ", they would " bottom out " on a small bump. The rubber seals do keep out dirt &&& moisture, so they should be left on there.