Schwinn cruiser fork question

[chuckemup]

Can I use a schwinn tandem blade fork on a 80's schwinn cruiser with the stock cruiser 26" rim/tire?

 

[Wildcat]

Yes the Twinn fork is just heavier made, it used a 26" tire. If your bike is a Chicago Schwinn, then it'll probably fit just like the original. If the head tube is the same length.

 

[Bicycle808]

...and if it's a Giant-built 80s Schwinn, the steerer will be slightly too long; you could cut it or (better bet, imo) run a 1" spacer or 2 in the stack....

 

[chuckemup]

Thanks Wildcat & Bicycle808 for the information. I don't believe it is a giant-built. It is early 80's maybe even 79. I haven't checked the serial number. I will be sure to measure the head tube before I make a purchase.

 

[Bicycle808]

If it's late 70s/early 80s, then it's Chicago-built, and (as Wildcat said) it should be a direct drop-in fit, if you're using the original headset or one with a similar stack-height. Post pictures when it's done; bet it's gonna be rad.

 

[chuckemup]

If it's late 70s/early 80s, then it's Chicago-built, and (as Wildcat said) it should be a direct drop-in fit, if you're using the original headset or one with a similar stack-height. Post pictures when it's done; bet it's gonna be rad.

It's finished. The tandem fork worked.

 

[Bicycle808]

looks great; color-matched and everything! Very nice.

 

[Speed King]

It's finished. The tandem fork worked.

Nice. Great color

 

[Brunson67]

Great looking bike! What color is it?

 

[chuckemup]

Great looking bike! What color is it?

Thanks! It's called Illusion Orange from Prismatic Powders.
https://www.prismaticpowders.com/colors/PMS-4620/ILLUSION-ORANGE/

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[chuckemup]

Here's a closeup shot.

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[Brunson67]

I keep staring at this color, it's mesmerizing!