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1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden

1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden
1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden

1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden

1897 Iver Johnson "Fitchburg" Bicycle in operational condition. Wooden rims have been replaced/re-laced to CB Italia rims that take clincher tires so you can put real tires on the thing and actually ride it! Rear sprocket is slightly wider than main sprocket.

I was going to re-lace the rear wheel to have a coaster brake.. That would solve that issue it is not an issue.

Bike works fine the way it is.. The only problems are that the handlebar can slip in the stem.

It needs a small shim for the pinch bolt to bear against (almost anything would do). The chain adjusters are not present.

I was going to have a local bike builder make me a pair.. Even still, you can jump on the bike and ride it as is. Figure you will need to do a little work and then the bike will be ridable with no annoyances. Please note: Gold plated badge is present. Hand made pedals are present. Saddle could use a couple stitches but it is in amazing condition. There is a small dent on the down tube. Bike is in amazing overall condition for its age. Think you will find another in better shape. Please note: LOOK at the pictures and ask questions. The pictures tell the story and if you have any questions, I will do my best to fill in the rest.. This bike has a 22 seat tube and it fits me fine..

If the frame were smaller, the reach to the bars would be too short for my body shape. Please Note: The CB Italia Rims are Laminated Wood, very similar to the wooden originals but being new they are obviously in perfect shape and are sized so that you can put modern tires on the bike and still have wood rims!

I had them laced by one of the best shops in Santa Cruz, CA (a huge biking community) They used slightly heavier gauge spokes and did a wonderful job. Once you got some of the other minor issues sorted out (noted in main listing) I would not hesitate riding the bike anywhere! The wheels look absolutely amazing and are extremely strong.. The wheels are not just for show. I have added a good picture of the head badge.

It is in really nice shape. For you folks out there (you know who you are) please do not waste my time with low ball offers. The item "1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!

) Bike Wooden" is in sale since Monday, September 21, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Transportation\Bicycles\Other Bicycle Collectibles".

The seller is "stringboarder" and is located in Santa Cruz, California. This item can be shipped to United States.


1897 Iver Johnson Antique Vintage Bicycle Pre War (Pre WW1!) Bike Wooden