So here is my most recent purchase. This is one of the bikes I've always wanted and it is for my dad. He had one when he was a kid and I want to fix this up for him. It's a little rough for sure, but I can bring it back to life. What's wrong with it? Fork is wrong, fenders are wrong, seat is a new vinyl piece of junk, chainguard and rear rack missing, bars are junk, and it's had a really bad paint job all around. What's good? It exists! Plus, the shrouds are both there and complete!
First, an inspiration photo...my dad and his little brother back in the day. Now at first glace this looks like an Elgin Twin, but it just isn't right. Maybe it was repaired with some other bike back then? His uncle was a welder so anything is possible. In any case, it's a cool picture...
Now, here is the Twin:
First, an inspiration photo...my dad and his little brother back in the day. Now at first glace this looks like an Elgin Twin, but it just isn't right. Maybe it was repaired with some other bike back then? His uncle was a welder so anything is possible. In any case, it's a cool picture...
Now, here is the Twin: