Iver Johnson introduced the distinctive Truss Bridge frame in America in 1901. World champion racing cyclist Major Taylor rode Iver Johnson bicycles. When he raced in France in the early 1900s, he used an Iver Johnson Truss Bridge, and the style caught on there. Labor became the French license holder for this design, and various French companies made their own versions until the late 1920s.
This lovely road racer does not have a Labor badge, so it’s presumably a copy made under license. I suggest that it’s not an unlicensed copy because it is very well made so was more than likely an expensive machine when it was new. You can clearly see its faded nickel bodywork.
This fabulous 100-year-old French trussbridge road racer is ready to ride.
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BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, CHRISTMAS 2024 – JANUARY 2025
This Timed Auction is live from 20th of December 2024 to 26th of January, 2025. Highest bid wins.
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THE RESERVE IS THE START PRICE + BUY-IT-NOW OPTION.
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