Monark Silver King - fork size question

[FamousCarz]

Hi,
I have a Silver King (photo attached) that didn't have much of the original parts when purchased and had 26" wheels. I'm looking at changing out the forks since they're not in great shape. I'm keeping them but I'd like to put on a modern set of Monark style springer forks.
I found this 1" threaded tube set on ebay and am wondering if anyone knows if it will work?
Thanks for your input!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-HE...SER-BIKES-NEW-/391187859430?campid=5335809022

 

[Freqman1]

I’d have two concerns here; first, how long is the head tube compared to what you have now. Second, that fork is made for a 26” bike so you may get a bit of a ‘chopper’ look because it will probably raise the front end.

 

[FamousCarz]

I’d have two concerns here; first, how long is the head tube compared to what you have now. Second, that fork is made for a 26” bike so you may get a bit of a ‘chopper’ look because it will probably raise the front end.

Got it on both counts but is a 1" threaded tube correct for the headset on this bike.
I will get fork leg dimensions to see what the difference would be in stance.

 

[J-wagon]

I have a 1936 Hawthorne badged Silverking 24" frame mounted 26" wheels. Fork is 1" steerer. The axle to crown is 14.75".

 

[FamousCarz]

I have a 1936 Hawthorne badged Silverking 24" frame mounted 26" wheels. Fork is 1" steerer. The axle to crown is 14.75".
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Like your seat. I think I have one. It's a modern take on a vintage design from the Philippines right?

 

[J-wagon]

Like your seat. I think I have one. It's a modern take on a vintage design from the Philippines right?

Thx. Replica from Alameda, CA

 

[FamousCarz]

Different manufacturer but same design

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The Monark-style springer forks offered on eBay may be intended for a cut-to-fit application.

"Steering tube is 9-1/2" long. 6" threads for 1" threaded fork".

I believe that the hairpin springer style of seat was British, or from India (like New Delhi).

 

[Freqman1]

Yea I'd like to see what the axle-to-crown is on the springer fork. A 9" steer tube should be plenty long but you probably will have to cut it down for your bike.

 

[FamousCarz]

Just found the spec.
It is 15" long from bearing race to axle so its a perfect match to the original forks.
Original head tube is approximately 6" so I believe it'll be fine