ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 5-18 ALMOST DONE!)

[HutchXL24]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

Any idea what size seatpost these old Schwinn frames take? None I have work. All too large.

I'm really excited about building this bike. It's a big brother to the first bike I ever owned. My first bike was a black rattle canned Schwinn 20 inch scrambler w/ a hodgepodge of used up BMX parts that was a hand me down from my brothers.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

Yeah...they take a smaller seat post...not sure of the exact measurement.

I probably have a spare if you need one. Either that or Mitch & John should be able to scrounge one up for you cheap.

Let me know. :wink:

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

HutchXL24 inspired me so I did a bit of assembly work this evening.

Managed to find another bearing cup for the headset that fit perfect.

 

[user 135]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

Those cranks look great on it. I really like the headtube area, very beefy lookin.

 

[sensor]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

looks great so far :mrgreen: just curious........are you gonna use a drop stand on it?(my $.01 would be for yes!)

 

[Clothespin n]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

I wrote up a lengthy reply testerday in this Post..
and it's not here???

Hmm...was it deleted ??
Kev.

 

[Hooch]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

I wrote up a lengthy reply testerday in this Post..
and it's not here???

Hmm...was it deleted ??
Kev.

hmmmm i doubt it I never saw it

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

I never saw it either.

 

[RatRodDad]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

Kev, what happens to me occassionally is that I am in the process of creating a lengthy reply and at the same time someone else posts one.

When you click on submit, it pops up with a screen saying that someone else posted something since you began creating your post - and asks if you want to continue. If you don't notice that screen and just go back to the thread, your post never gets created.

That happens to me mostly on new threads where several people are watching and posting at the same time. So that may be what happened on yours. It's bitten me several times now.

 

[Clothespin n]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

...ok...here's the Long and short of it.

Steve..you steer Tube is too long..it needs to be spaced..and cut..and maybe add a Suntour BMX Lock nut to take up some of the extra space..
don't cut it to short!!!

The Cranks look sweet!!!!
nice job Bro!!

both you guys are building cool Bikes..

I may know a guy who has Bars that came from a shop, that has a LOT of Skulls :mrgreen:
That guy just might send you those bars, for the cost of shipping Steve :wink:

and I told yaa the 400 Cranks would Break 5 Bills on E Bay..
I think I said 525.oo minimum..I was close!!! :wink: :wink:

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

Thanks Kev!

Yeah...steer tube still needs to be cut yet..hadn't gotten around to it just yet....also have the lock nut...it's a TANGE headset.

PM me about these bars you speak off....running low on bike funds at the moment.

Dropped the bike off at the LBS yesterday to have the rear wheel converted to a single speed and dished.

...ok...here's the Long and short of it.

Steve..you steer Tube is too long..it needs to be spaced..and cut..and maybe add a Suntour BMX Lock nut to take up some of the extra space..
don't cut it to short!!!

The Cranks look sweet!!!!
nice job Bro!!

both you guys are building cool Bikes..

I may know a guy who has Bars that came from a shop, that has a LOT of Skulls :mrgreen:
That guy just might send you those bars, for the cost of shipping Steve :wink:

and I told yaa the 400 Cranks would Break 5 Bills on E Bay..
I think I said 525.oo minimum..I was close!!! :wink: :wink:

 

[HutchXL24]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

...ok...here's the Long and short of it.

Steve..you steer Tube is too long..it needs to be spaced..and cut..and maybe add a Suntour BMX Lock nut to take up some of the extra space..
don't cut it to short!!!

The Cranks look sweet!!!!
nice job Bro!!

both you guys are building cool Bikes..

I may know a guy who has Bars that came from a shop, that has a LOT of Skulls :mrgreen:
That guy just might send you those bars, for the cost of shipping Steve :wink:

and I told yaa the 400 Cranks would Break 5 Bills on E Bay..
I think I said 525.oo minimum..I was close!!! :wink: :wink:

Thanks for the compliment!

If the deal on the Skull bars extends to other members, I'd really like a set for that price. Let me know.

I also agree about Steve's steer tube. I'd ad a Suntour stem lock or a flex fighter.

 

[HutchXL24]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

Yeah...they take a smaller seat post...not sure of the exact measurement.

I probably have a spare if you need one. Either that or Mitch & John should be able to scrounge one up for you cheap.

Let me know. :wink:

A fluted post would be awesome if anyone has one in the correct size. If not, chrome would be cool. The one that came w/ the bike is chrome, but has a really reduced diameter at the top where the seat hardware clamps.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

Yeah...they take a smaller seat post...not sure of the exact measurement.

I probably have a spare if you need one. Either that or Mitch & John should be able to scrounge one up for you cheap.

Let me know. :wink:

A fluted post would be awesome if anyone has one in the correct size. If not, chrome would be cool. The one that came w/ the bike is chrome, but has a really reduced diameter at the top where the seat hardware clamps.

I have the same thing you have then.

 

[HutchXL24]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X

Yeah...they take a smaller seat post...not sure of the exact measurement.

I probably have a spare if you need one. Either that or Mitch & John should be able to scrounge one up for you cheap.

Let me know. :wink:

A fluted post would be awesome if anyone has one in the correct size. If not, chrome would be cool. The one that came w/ the bike is chrome, but has a really reduced diameter at the top where the seat hardware clamps.

I have the same thing you have then.

Poopy Doo.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-15)

Had the rear wheel dished and a single speed freewheel installed by the folks at Bicycle Exchange last week.

While I was there I also picked up this set of red walls that I had been eyeballing for a few weeks.

This MTB neck and bars were just installed so I could make a quick test run.

Will be de-anodizing and polishing the Tuff Neck soon as well as ordering some BMX cruiser bars.

I plan to only run a front brake and I have a vintage set of Dia Comp MX brakes to use.

Should also be getting a set of black AME triangle pattern grips this week from the folks at colored tuffs.

 

[user 135]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-22)

Looks fast. I like those redwalls on it alot. How come only a front brake? Too hard to mount on the rear?

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-22)

How come only a front brake? Too hard to mount on the rear?

Yeah...not sure how I'd mount rear brakes since there is no bracket.

I guess one could be welded on, but I don't have that capability at home.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-22)

I may also have to go with a larger freewheel out back or a smaller chain ring.

Right now this puppy is pretty hard to peddle. :shock:

 

[Hooch]

Re: ELGIN MOTO X - (UPDATED 4-22)

that this is so cool! now i gotta build one ughhhh