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Iver Racer or Roadster?

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anders1

Wore out three sets of tires already!
Can any of you Iver guys explain what would determine whether a 1912 diomand frame was meant to be a racer or roadster? Or could it have been either?
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Tube height is 24”. Wheel base center to center axel is 43 1/2”.
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Rear wheel is narrower than the front. I’m guessing that the rear is original and front was replaced at some point.
 
Hi anders1,
Giving your Iver a quick "once over", I'd guess that it is a model 87 Men's Roadster. In general, (and this is if no parts have been swapped out over the years and it was not repainted) a racer would have a nickel plated head tube and fork, a narrower fork with a strait top (not the arched crown type), single hairline pinstripping on the frame, double hairline pinstripping if it were the Special Racer, most probably a snowflake chainring, most probably handlebars with more of a drop, and lastly, the small space behind the seat tube and the chain stays is much smaller on a racer than a roadster. There are other "frame geometry" hints that others may chime in on. This is only my opinion ..............and you know what they say about opinions. Pete in Fitchburg
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Hi anders1,
Giving your Iver a quick "once over", I'd guess that it is a model 87 Men's Roadster. In general, (and this is if no parts have been swapped out over the years and it was not repainted) a racer would have a nickel plated head tube and fork, a narrower fork with a strait top (not the arched crown type), single hairline pinstripping on the frame, most probably a snowflake chainring, most probably handlebars with more of a drop, and lastly, the small space behind the seat tube and the chain stays is much smaller on a racer than a roadster. There are other "frame geometry" hints that others may chime in on. This is only my opinion ..............and you know what they say about opinions. Pete in Fitchburg
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Actually Pete, that was exactly the kind of information I was looking for. I was hoping it could be a racer, but I’m very pleased with what it is. After I get this one home I’ll be searching for a IJ racer. So if anyone has a project I’m interested. Thanks everyone for your feedback and anymore is certainly welcome! Enjoy the ride my friends. Anthony
 
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