Submitted by JCCMCGREGOR on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:50.
Hello Rob the earliest 26x13/4 bike I can see is the 1929-30 " CCM TRADESMEN MODEL"" followed by the 1931"CCM DELIVERY MODEL".My 1934 full line brochure has no mention of a 26" model.The bike you spoke of was it a V#.Anyhow I am sure there is more solid info to follow!For the mens "BALLOON "style bike Iam thinking from my records that they were mainstream closer to 1937-38?Sure would like to find a 1939-40 "CCM "BALLOON" MOTORBIKE.I will stay tuned.Quick Question does any one out there have any info on a CCM hand pedalled 3 wheel bike 20" wheels front wheel drive.If not you can have a look at it this June 24/2012 at the 11 Annual Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show& Swap .I will have new info on this years event on the web shortly as well as some excellent new pics. Thanks to All, Jamie
Rob: The 1930 catalog also lists a "Heavy Service Model" with "heavy service" tires. Certainly looks like a ballon tire bike. Will post a photo in a bit.
Jamie: Glad to hear there's info coming re: the 2012 show. Looking forward to it again this year.
I could post some pics of it Monday as I am working long ,late shifts this weekend... It is in real good shape. The dunlop seat and the gibson pedals almost look new. It just needs some spokes and some matching period correct tires... Does anyone know what brand of tire would have been on it?
Submitted by HotRodRob on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 15:19.
Thats awesome that its in great shape! I know Clayton at Backpeddling in Guelph has the right size tires for that but I saw them on a bike he had and they looked too small. The only balloon tires I've seen for those are Dunlop Cushion Ride. Not sure if they made them that early though. The only ones I have are from the early 50's. Oh, and I forgot to say congrats on the score!
Following up on roadworthy's post, most early CCM rims that were fitted with Canadian size tires were deemed to be either 26 X 1 1/2 or 28 X 1 1/2 rims. Early plated rims that were supplied by Dunlop in England were usually stamped as 26 X 1 3/4 W.O. (wired-on), or 28 X 1 3/4 W.O.. Nevertheless, these rims could be fitted with various tires that were marked as 26 X 1 1/2, 26 X 1 3/4, 26 X 2, 28 X 1 1/2 and 28 X 1 3/4. Many of these tires were made in Canada, but tires marked as 1 3/4 were usually shipped from England and described as "Heavy Duty". They did have a larger cross section.
I recently acquired a CCM. It appears complete and original (minus grips), but is in need of work. What will help me to find out what year it is? Serial number maybe? I am now on the hunt for parts for this bike...handlebars, grips, saddle...virtually any part. Can anyone help? Steve
I'll attach one as I found it...But I am willing to put in the time and effort...I'm really hoping I can remove this blue paint to reveal what's underneath. Again...anyone with parts for sale, or help in the form of tips/suggestions for restoration...I'd love to hear from you.
Can anyone help me to identify this dukes of hazard orange beauty? I came across it as is...minus a tune up and new rubber. I can't seem to find anything out about it, like that cool cross-bar stick shift. Any thoughts or info as to whether this 5-speed would have come stock like this?
I ask because I just missed out on a 1933.
I didn't realize they made them that early.
Hello Rob the earliest 26x13/4 bike I can see is the 1929-30 " CCM TRADESMEN MODEL"" followed by the 1931"CCM DELIVERY MODEL".My 1934 full line brochure has no mention of a 26" model.The bike you spoke of was it a V#.Anyhow I am sure there is more solid info to follow!For the mens "BALLOON "style bike Iam thinking from my records that they were mainstream closer to 1937-38?Sure would like to find a 1939-40 "CCM "BALLOON" MOTORBIKE.I will stay tuned.Quick Question does any one out there have any info on a CCM hand pedalled 3 wheel bike 20" wheels front wheel drive.If not you can have a look at it this June 24/2012 at the 11 Annual Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show& Swap .I will have new info on this years event on the web shortly as well as some excellent new pics. Thanks to All, Jamie
Rob: The 1930 catalog also lists a "Heavy Service Model" with "heavy service" tires. Certainly looks like a ballon tire bike. Will post a photo in a bit.
Jamie: Glad to hear there's info coming re: the 2012 show. Looking forward to it again this year.
CCM Heavy Service Model
Very cool guys! I wonder if anyone here grabbed the bike I lost out on. It was in Oshawa kijiji.
Hey Rob, It was me who got that bike on Thursday.... Sorry... Dave
Cool Dave! Glad someone on here got it. If you ever want to sell it, let me know. Now lets see some good pics of it!
Rob
I could post some pics of it Monday as I am working long ,late shifts this weekend... It is in real good shape. The dunlop seat and the gibson pedals almost look new. It just needs some spokes and some matching period correct tires... Does anyone know what brand of tire would have been on it?
Thats awesome that its in great shape! I know Clayton at Backpeddling in Guelph has the right size tires for that but I saw them on a bike he had and they looked too small. The only balloon tires I've seen for those are Dunlop Cushion Ride. Not sure if they made them that early though. The only ones I have are from the early 50's. Oh, and I forgot to say congrats on the score!
Rob
Looking to contact Dave who goes by DJWC if you could contact me at kcoupal@sasktel.net it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Real
The first CCM produced balloon tire bicycles were introduced in 1938 with the introduction of the balloon tire roadster.
True balloon tire sizing is 26 X 2.0 and 26 X 2.125. The tires on the heavy service and delivery models were 26 X 1.75
making them middleweight tires.
Following up on roadworthy's post, most early CCM rims that were fitted with Canadian size tires were deemed to be either 26 X 1 1/2 or 28 X 1 1/2 rims. Early plated rims that were supplied by Dunlop in England were usually stamped as 26 X 1 3/4 W.O. (wired-on), or 28 X 1 3/4 W.O.. Nevertheless, these rims could be fitted with various tires that were marked as 26 X 1 1/2, 26 X 1 3/4, 26 X 2, 28 X 1 1/2 and 28 X 1 3/4. Many of these tires were made in Canada, but tires marked as 1 3/4 were usually shipped from England and described as "Heavy Duty". They did have a larger cross section.
John Williamson
Just wondering if anyone on the site owns a 1930 CCM Heavy Service model that can share some info on this particular bike.
I have a 1927
sold my 1930
what do you need to know?
Style of fenders and front fork. Pictures if possible?
I recently acquired a CCM. It appears complete and original (minus grips), but is in need of work. What will help me to find out what year it is? Serial number maybe? I am now on the hunt for parts for this bike...handlebars, grips, saddle...virtually any part. Can anyone help?
Steve
I should specify...the CCM I recently acquired is a FLYTE.
1936 starts with a "Z"
1937 a number followed by an "A"
1938 a number followed by a "B"
etc.
You know we all want to see pictures.
I'll attach one as I found it...But I am willing to put in the time and effort...I'm really hoping I can remove this blue paint to reveal what's underneath. Again...anyone with parts for sale, or help in the form of tips/suggestions for restoration...I'd love to hear from you.
I have parts for you as well as restoration information.
flyte3640@cogeco.ca
your Flyte is definately a 1940,
a good prospect for a restoration, but not a cheap ($$$) restoration due to condition
Ken Martin (flyte3640@cogeco.ca) is definately "THE" man when it comes to Flytes restorations
if you decide to sell, PM me
cruiserbylou, all the info for the 1930 model is listed on top
mine had the flared fender and marroon
the 1927 is also marroon but with wood rims
Thanks for the replies locomotion and John. I have sent an email to flyte3640....excited to hopefully bring this oldie back to life!
Can anyone help me to identify this dukes of hazard orange beauty? I came across it as is...minus a tune up and new rubber. I can't seem to find anything out about it, like that cool cross-bar stick shift. Any thoughts or info as to whether this 5-speed would have come stock like this?
Yes, Ken Martin is "THE MAN" when it comes to Flyte restoration. Especially if you want to turn your Flyte into a Cafe Racer or a Rat Rod.
I see an orange 5 speed racer on my 1971 poster. The shifter looks the same.
The same shifter is seen on 24" racers in the 1972 catalog, but no mention of an orange model. The adult 5 speeds do not have a stick shift that year.
1971 CCM Formula 5
A 1971 CCM Formula 5! I love that I now know what I have...and that name is awesome! Thanks for the help in ID'ing this bike.
I thought I'd scan the 1938 catalogue page for all to see for reference.