Saxon Twin Tube

[gilespargiter]

What a lovely example of an unusual machine. Such a shame I think to detract from it's uncommon features by turning it into just another fixie - heretical to say on here no doubt.
Fixies are really good in traffic but that gear system would be pretty mean in that situation too - and a lot better in general use, I would have thought.

 

[Jonny69]

I spent quite a lot of time over Christmas reading through the Classic Lightweights site. I get the impression that riders used 26" wheels during the winter with mudguards and raced on 27" wheels. You're right about the use of 27" wheels on these frames and the clearance at the back. With regards to the type of lugs, don't forget that this could have had custom lugs if it was a frame specified by the customer. All these old builders had a catalogue, but they also hand-cut their own lugs as a sort of trademark. Though these aren't particularly fancy they could have just been heavy cut-outs. Just my opinion but the lack of chrome suggests that it was during the chromium ban during WW2 and shortly after. Nice little mystery!

 

[jon w]

Great bike!!!!

I tend to agree with Johnny that this looks like this is a 40's bike using components left over from before the war.

Keep the updates coming.

 

[bagpuss]

Re:

Bringing this thread back, becaue I need some input please .
Regarding the wheel size for this machine, is 27x1x1/4 better or 26x1x1/4
I am not planning on fitting mudguards.

Or does depend on what is/was use for at the time . I am rebuilding mine making it more period,without breaking the bank.
I have some nice period ish brakes by LAM, a Williams c/s,GB bars{maes style} and stem,Brooks saddle.Gears to be decided .I have a Simplex tourist long cage 1940's? or a Cyclo from the 1930's.

Looking to rebuild some Dunlop chrome special lightweights with BH l/f hubs .


Your thoughts ,ideas would be welcome.