Bringing a Pre-War frame into the 20th century.

[Silvergoat]

Been following this one too and all I can add is awesome work and job done, awesome looking bike. You've made an old vintage frame look very current and modern.

 

[sandmangts]

Thanks, the bike drew a lot of attention in Mammoth. Down in the village after my ride I left it locked while I had dinner. Came out and there were 10 or so guys standing around it checking it out. I am working on getting another frame just like it. Next build will have internal cable routing and v-brakes.

 

[Silvergoat]

Not surprised. It's a beautiful old frame and looks great with the new kit on it. Looks really fast, even when stationary. Looks like a real mountain muncher. Great work on the frame modifications and I just loved the work creating the head badge. I think this project may have raised the bar on Retrobike. Makes me want to go and learn how to build my own frame.

Enjoy the riding.

 

[secret_squirrel]

Just followed the link from BOTM. The passion you have put into this is amazing and inspiring. Sir I salute you!

 

[elPedro666]

Dead Rats just put me on to this (cheers Al!) - what a fantastic thread! Love the concept, love the finished article and how well it fits the brief, but most of all I love the process, thanks so much for sharing it!

 

[elPedro666]

Actually no, best of all is that you've finished up with something I'd love to take out for a serious thrash!

 

[sandmangts]

It seems every time I do a build there turns out to be something I want to do different. I am enjoying this bike quite a bit but now I want to try something a little more refined. I have acquired another Elgin and this one is in much better condition. There are no pits or heavy damage. It had a minor dent that I filled with hot metal and sanded. Once painted it should look great. This one will have disk brakes as well as internal cable routing. I plan to modify a Tange tx-1200 fork with a disk brake mount and powder coat the whole thing to make a rigid street machine.

 

[BobCatMax]

sweet. really looking forward to seeing your progress on this one too

 

[zetecmk2]

kool
get on with it......i wanna see!!

 

[sandmangts]

I rebuilt an older Fox F-80 and painted it to match. I spent $20 for the fork at the swap meet. $20 for a seal kit. I already had the oil and the leftover paint from the frame. Not bad and it rides like new!