1917 Iver Johnson

[tailhole]

Been messing with this one for a few years, just got this Major Taylor stem. It has new alloy rims laced to old Morrow skiptooth hubs. Runs light and quick. I do think I will put a long spring saddle on it, doesn't look balanced to me just yet.

 

[terohxr7]

Sweet!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That is really nice Tailhole!

Luke.

 

[2jakes]

Been messing with this one for a few years, just got this Major Taylor stem. It has new alloy rims laced to old Morrow skiptooth hubs. Runs light and quick. I do think I will put a long spring saddle on it, doesn't look balanced to me just yet.

Are the front rods original to this bike ?
The one I have has a troxel saddle & was thinking of replacing the
wood rim wheels with modern components to ride it.

 

[ozzmonaut]

It does look a bit empty in the saddle region, but that is one awesome build. That stem is ridiculously cool.

 

[tailhole]

Are the front rods original to this bike ?
The one I have has a troxel saddle & was thinking of replacing the
wood rim wheels with modern components to ride it.

No, I added the truss rods, they are from an Iver motorbike style frame. My research says the truss frame never came with truss rods. I just like em.
I recommend swapping for modern wheels. Keep the old ones, but ride the new ones.

 

[JonasL]

This is awesome!

 

[tailhole]

Here it is with the Troxel Scout on it.

 

[MplsCoaster]

Your build is Really Cool!!

 

[2jakes]

No, I added the truss rods, they are from an Iver motorbike style frame. My research says the truss frame never came with truss rods. I just like em.
I recommend swapping for modern wheels. Keep the old ones, but ride the new ones.

Tailhole...
This mutt (2jakes) thinks the rods are super
cool !
I've got a set of rods which I will be adding
soon !
" Iver Johnson Owners Ride On "

 

[Schwinnspastic]

Sweet I like it a lot, looks like my Mead Archbar project.

I have a few Iver frames but none like that....just plain Cool

 

[GuitarlCarl]

Magnets on the wrench?

Carl.

 

[GuitarlCarl]

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-difference-engine.79471/

My Winter Build-off a modern archbar...
I love your bike.

Carl.

 

[tailhole]

This looks like a really neat project, keep the photos coming!

Sweet I like it a lot, looks like my Mead Archbar project.

I have a few Iver frames but none like that....just plain Cool

 

[tailhole]

Magnets on the wrench?

Carl.

Yes, 3/8" square rare earth magnets. Been hanging wrenches like this for several years and haven't lost a wrench yet (or even had one come loose at all). Smaller magents won't work. 3/8" rare earth at a minimum (and you'll need 2 for a 5 1/2" bike wrench).

 

[nomad-dyno]

I really like your Iver Johnson bike. What is the stand over height? It looks suited for a tall rider. I would like to find an old Iver Johnson (suspension bridge) frame like that.

 

[Carbon]

Very cool bike, bet it would look cool with white tires to, that's probably what it came with, nice job.

 

[tailhole]

It's actually a small to medium frame. I'm not sure what the stand over is though. It feels light a very responsive. It's a blast to ride.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

sweet bike. The long springs do compensate for the skinny-ness of the seat post.

 

[tailhole]

I guess. It's not one of those really skinny ones. It's the same as on a cruiser, like 7/8 or something.