jimmythefly
'Lil Knee Scuffer
I just purchased this locally, and I'm pretty excited to have my first pre-war bike! I'd be happy to learn more and please correct me on anything I say below. I've got a lot of experience with bikes in general, however stuff this old is all new to me. It rides OK, the brake drags a bit when coasting, front hub is loose, and the headset is a bit loose too.
First order of busines is I need some truss rods for the fork! After that not sure what I'll do with it, I have a zillion questions.
BB is stamped SC70250.
Rear hub shell is stamped E□ (square), which I take to mean it was made in the 3rd quarter of 1939. (based on this post by @J-wagon https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/l...-a-possible-elgin-bicycle.205493/post-1402512)
My understanding from doing a search here on the forum is that this particular fork crown indicates a Murray-built bike. And also the monostay (also seen it called hourglass) style seat stay treatment is also Murray (as opposed to Westfield).
I'm guessing 1940, but not positive. I would love to nail down the exact year, parts spec, and paint/finish it would have originally come from the factory with.
First order of busines is I need some truss rods for the fork! After that not sure what I'll do with it, I have a zillion questions.
BB is stamped SC70250.
Rear hub shell is stamped E□ (square), which I take to mean it was made in the 3rd quarter of 1939. (based on this post by @J-wagon https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/l...-a-possible-elgin-bicycle.205493/post-1402512)
My understanding from doing a search here on the forum is that this particular fork crown indicates a Murray-built bike. And also the monostay (also seen it called hourglass) style seat stay treatment is also Murray (as opposed to Westfield).
I'm guessing 1940, but not positive. I would love to nail down the exact year, parts spec, and paint/finish it would have originally come from the factory with.