Elgin Twin

[Big Moe]

Found the pedals I want for the twin. Not og examples, but they'll get the job done. Still waiting to find the chrome rims I want for the new wheelset. Settled on a solid 44t sprocket and a new crank for the bike. And a sealed bearing bottom bracket conversion I've used on several other bikes. That's all for now.

 

[Big Moe]

Well, I scored a perfect twin 20 head shroud. Very happy right now. It's been very slow going obtaining parts for this thing. But once I get a crank shroud I'll have all of the sheet metal parts that I plan to use. Then strip, paint and reassemble.

 

[Big Moe]

Oh yeah, before I forget. Big thanks to pedals from the past for the head shroud.

 

[Roger honeycutt]

I just scored an Elgin Twin. I'm going to make it rideable while I gather parts for it. I am BEYOND excited. It's one of my major bucket list bicycles. Here's what I'm starting with. Will post more pictures when I can. Enjoy. I most certainly am going too. Big Moe

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I have one and it flexes Little

 

[Big Moe]

Little update on the Twin. Just need the crank shroud, new wheelset and make it pretty.

 

[Maskadeo]

Thumbs up on gathering the parts

 

[Big Moe]

Time for another little update on the Twin. I just snagged the pedals I really wanted for it. Vintage streamline pedals with reflectors.

 

[Big Moe]

Waahoo, here comes the stripper. Paint that is. Decided to use it on the head shroud. I am not prepared to risk media blast on it. Damn thing took a year to find. Pondering it for the frame and fork though. Also back to thinking about color. I know I can do it in whatever color I want, but I'm having trouble deciding. My daughter would say purple , my wife would say she doesn't care, and I'm going between maroon, black, matte army green, and a few others. HELP ME PLEASE.

 

[John G04]

Waahoo, here comes the stripper. Paint that is. Decided to use it on the head shroud. I am not prepared to risk media blast on it. Damn thing took a year to find. Pondering it for the frame and fork though. Also back to thinking about color. I know I can do it in whatever color I want, but I'm having trouble deciding. My daughter would say purple , my wife would say she doesn't care, and I'm going between maroon, black, matte army green, and a few others. HELP ME PLEASE.

What about black with maroon pins? Good idea not to blast the shroud as it seems almost all the originals have cracks in them and hard to find in good condition.

 

[Big Moe]

Well, the shroud is pretty much bare metal. Not a single crack. Just several very small dents. And a few fitment issues.