Early Iver Johnson Truss on Ebay

[Handyman]

Just posted on Ebay is a nice example of an early Iver Johnson Truss Frame Bicycle. There are a few components that look a little "odd" to me, but you can't deny it's one great looking bike ! Fork looks slightly bent back and it's a racing style fork ? It will be interesting to watch.............Here is the link: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=113864928115
Pete in Fitchburg

 

[DonChristie]

Been drooling since last night! Hell, i already contacted him. I told him he will get hit with alot of sharks trying to buy it early. He assured me he will let the auction play out! So what do you think on year? The SA hub was installed on bikes somewhere between 1914-1919, the serial number suggests that age, but the front sprocket seems newer? My info about the hub came from @fordsnake from the cabe yrs ago. I miss him! What do you think @Handyman ?

 

[dfa242]

The serial number would suggest 1911 or so for a build date - cool bike.

 

[catfish]

Nice!

 

[Wards Guy..]

I live in Littleton, it’s too bad I didn’t see that sitting out on the garage sale weekend!!!!!

 

[dfa242]

I live in Littleton, it’s too bad I didn’t see that sitting out on the garage sale weekend!!!!!

Wow, lucky you - don't have to worry about shipping!

 

[gkeep]

Wow that is sweet looking!

 

[Handyman]

Been drooling since last night! Hell, i already contacted him. I told him he will get hit with alot of sharks trying to buy it early. He assured me he will let the auction play out! So what do you think on year? The SA hub was installed on bikes somewhere between 1914-1919, the serial number suggests that age, but the front sprocket seems newer? My info about the hub came from @fordsnake from the cabe yrs ago. I miss him! What do you think @Handyman ?

I agree with Dean (dfa242) above on the build date............about 1911ish. Also agree the hubs were generally a few years later, but who knows! I really like the bike, it has a lot going for it tall frame, early, and rare. I do think the chainring and possibly the fork, were replaced. The "star" type chainring wasn't used on any models around that year that had the truss frame. Also, it has what appears to be a racing fork, or possibly a "heavy service" fork, but it's not a racer. If we could get an inside measurement of the fork that would tell all. Minor issues for sure as the bike in general is fantastic. Pete in Fitchburg

 

[Handyman]

I'm beginning to change my opinion of the fork on this bike. I think it's probably original. This is the fork on my 1907 Iver, and the crowns look the same. Pete in Fitchburg

 

[fordmike65]

If I win the Lotto in the next 5 days I'll be taking a stab at this. Wish me luck!