Schwinn blade fork help

[Brunson67]

Hello, in the process of swapping out an aftermarket springer on my wife's 1959 Schwinn 26" Tornado. I'm not going to run a front brake, so I don't need the hole for the caliper. My question is what model forks should I be looking for? Obviously balloon/heavyweight, but are the middleweights the same size/width? And if anybody has a set they want to let go, please let me know! Thanks

 

[Wildcat]

The 59 Tornado is a middleweight, so it shouldn't be too hard to find a fork. All the middleweight Schwinn forks for cantilever frames should be a match except for color.

 

[Brunson67]

Thanks! Are the middleweight and heavyweight the same fork? I'm going to run at least 2.125's on it, just want to make I have clearance.

 

[Wildcat]

You'll have clearance on the middleweight forks for 26 x 2.125. Balloon forks are even wider.
Here's my 80 Typhoon (middleweight) with 2.125, plenty of room. I believe the heavyweight forks will fit the bike too.

 

[Brunson67]

Great, thanks for the information!