Elgin Bicycle Serial Numbers
This is a vintage Elgin Collegiate (what we believe) balloon tire bicycle from around 1941 (+- a year or two). The paint on this bike is very nice. Most of the details have survived - 4 stars on the fork with the white arrow, the details on the top, middle, down, and seat tubes have all survived fairly well. The white has started to show more cream than pure dazzling white. The main frame has very few scratches.
The fenders and chainguard have almost no scratches. No rust The un-breakable stem (defender of the universe) has decent chrome and looks good. Handlebars need some cleaning too, but good shape. The grips are in excellent shape too. Love the bell. The front rack, chainguard, and rear rack all seem to be accessories added on at time of purchase.
Ray Charles Genius & Friends Rar more. Bike registration - what I need to. All bicycles that are operated in Elgin are required by city ordinance. Information about your bicycle: Serial number. Aug 01, 2014 Elgin bicycle info Menotomy Vintage. I don't know where to look for a serial number or what is needed. Sears bought Elgin labeled bikes.
Overall, the bike is in great shape and only needs some polish and some 0000 steel wool to make it show worthy - ok, the rear tire doesn't hold air and the front one is ripped but nothings perfect, eh? Love the bell. The bike was made by Murray in Ohio.
Very neat smooth welds. FSX FSPS MultiCore Environment Advance. Sweet headbadge too. Teal and orange.
Frame - black with white details fenders - gothic style fenders, white trim, few scratches. No holes for lights. Vocal Wisdom Lamperti Pdf Writer. There are a few small dings/dents mars. Chainguard - chrome, needs shining but no dents, nice shape rear rack - black, straight, missing a bit of paint in a few places, but overall good condition frame details - more cream than white fork truss - painted white but showing some rust, headset plate missing some chrome.
23rd September 1939 () 1939 Black Elgin Twin 20 Ballooner Bicycle built by Murray of Ohio and Sold by the Sears Department stores from 1938-1942, Pre World War 2. This Bike was Cutting Edge at its time, with an Design that Boasted the Design Similarities of a Suspension Bridge. Elgin TwinBars Very Unique, Highly Sought after By Collectors, and One of My Personal Favorite Antique Bikes.
This Twin Bar has an Unique Frame that has no seat tube, The Unique Tear drop pod around the bottom bracket, Finned air cooled Hub, and Raised ridge Gothic fenders. Incredible design and Quality Like a Schwinn. Definitely One of the Coolest Antique Bikes, and In My Opinion, Twinbars Give Classic Schwinn Bicycles a Run for their Money. This is a Full Lux Low Restoration with Look and Performance Suitable for Show or Everyday Riding.This Bike has Extensive Lux Low paint work and Incredible Show Chrome. The Bike has Re chromed Original Elgin: Crank, Skiptooth Sprocket, Bottom Bracket, Headset, Seat Post, and Stem. The Hardware is a combination of Rechromed and New Spec Stainless Steel. The Handle bars, Elgin Torpedo Grips, and Teardrop pedals are Nice New Reproductions.