Twin bar help

[Velocipedist Co.]

Assembling this twin project.. does anyone have a photo of the correct hardware used for the coaster brake strap on an Elgin twinbar? Thank you!

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

 

[fordmike65]

The ol' "Twin Bar brake strap" question,eh?

I believe it's been discussed here several times.

 

[fordmike65]

 

[Krakatoa]

It doesn't look like anything too special to me.... The real question I think is what the heck is the little hole in the dropout for!:eek:

 

[fordmike65]

I don't have a pic handy, but I believe my girl's orig Pacemaker has a similar set-up at the Twin pictured above.

 

[saladshooter]

Don't mean to hijack your thread. But I've been meaning to post this very question as well as other twin questions. Is it OK to have in the same thread?

Thanks
Chad

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Don't mean to hijack your thread. But I've been meaning to post this very question as well as other twin questions. Is it OK to have in the same thread?

Thanks
Chad

My thread is your thread.

 

[scrubbinrims]

the little hole is for an |_
| shaped fastener...not just a longer strap as depicted.
Chris

 

[saladshooter]

I have a couple questions with this one picture...

1. I am holding a 56 link chain. Do twins need longer than normal chains? (I have an 11 tooth rear sprocket) If so, how many links?

2. Do all twins have such a wide axle slot in the frame (only on this side the other is normal)? It appears original. If so, why? Am I missing something?

I had a wanted ad for an original paint Elgin Twin and a year later I got a response with this fantastic example. Thanks Jeff! It's been about 6 months and I still haven't been able to ride it. So any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Chad