Schwinn impact

[Sudden Impact]

Hi folks!

I've got a Schwinn Impact that I've owned for darn near 20 years and am getting back into commuting with it to work. (11 miles each way).

I was wondering if there's a front shock that would fit on this beast. I can't seem to locate one. Is it even worth it for a commuter bike?

Here are a couple of recent pics;


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/RPWDH2009/b1-1.jpg


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/RPWDH2009/b2-1.jpg

[Scotty_Dog]

It is absolutely not worth it. For the road, it would be heavier and just slow you down on your commute. If you really need a softer ride, let some air out of the tires and run at a lower pressure. On the plus side, that's a great looking older Schwinn Impact bike! I seriously wouldn't change a thing.

[Sudden Impact]

Thanks for the input!

I agree. I recently learned how much shocks actually weigh!

Now that I've ditched this strep throat and it's stopped raining in NY (for the moment) maybe I can get back on it!

Thanks for the compliment! This bike has NEVER let me down. I recently read an interview with Matt Modine where he rode his first beach cruiser till it broke.

That's my goal... gonne ride it til one of us breaks!

[garage sale GT]

What a lovely bike. Please don't change it.

Suspension forks absorb some forward energy when they move up and down. Unless the bumps are big enough to bounce the front wheel into the air, a solid fork is more efficient.

The forks available for a 1" threaded steerer are fairly low end, or you'd have to rebuild a used one.

[Sudden Impact]

Thank you for confirmng what I thought.

Everyone is urging me to get a "modern" bike but I just can't justify it as this one is still quite capable.

I really LOVE this bike. it's like an old friend and I think if I changed it, it would really be a bad thing.

I appreciate the input and the compliment!

:cool: