I came across these at a friend place. He has 2 pairs of these pedals. This pair has been re-nickled. What year are they from. These are the only ones I have seen. Would love to get a pair of them.
Yes, first thought would be that these were for a Flyer. However, according to my literatue, CCM spec'd the non-quill Brampton pedal in 1926, 1927 & 1933. There are no pedal part numbers given for 1928 & 1929 but Bramptons are pictured. The earliest reference to a quill pedlal being spec'd is the Star racing model, as an option to the Bramptom in 1931. The Star was spec'd as the standard pedal in 1934 & 1935. Then there is a switch to the Vitesse quill racing pedal for 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1940. The pedal model is not mentioned in 1941 but the only catalogued quill pedal is the Vitesse.
From a visual point of view , these pedals most resemble the Star. We know these were spec'd as standard equipment in 1935 & 1936. I have nothing for 1937, but that is another possibility. However, they were also an option as early as 1931 and are catalogued in the parts sections of the catalogues at least as far back as 1928.
Most of my catalogues are consumer versions that only lillustrate the bicycles and list component part numbers, as opposed to dealer catalogues with a parts section that illustrate individual components. The few dealer catalogues that I do have, do not show the Star with the CCM logo. The curious thing about these pedals is that they do not appear to desiged to accept toe clips and straps, which would be used by most Flyer owners. The end plates are not slotted to accept a toe strap and the cut-outs would restrict proper postioning of the toe clip.
Still, I would think that these would be from the period when these pedals were standard equipment (i.e 1935, 1936, maybe 1937). Hopefully, another member has dealer catalogues from this period and can check the illusttration of the pedals, to see if the logo option was available.
Attached are catalogue pictures of the 3 pedal types spec'd on the Flyers during the inter-war period.
I think these pedals are from teens or earlier bikes. The hole between the C and M is for a screw to hold the pedal rubbers that go inside the pedal frame.
Unless someone has a copy of the ultra rare CCM Prolite Flyer order form, this may remain a mystery. I put them on my S serial number Prolite Flyer. My somewhat original 1954 Prolite Flyer has Italian pedals on it (NoliCataneo), as did another early Prolite Flyer that I owned. Other things used on these bikes were never even listed in the catalogue or any CCM literature. This includes Cinelli bars and stems, GB steel stems, and Stronglight cottered cranks with Simplex rings. These parts may or may not have been used on any of the early style track Flyers that appeared up until about 1955.
The Falcon's pedals are more along the lines of what I would have expected for quill pedals intended for use with rubbers, as they are not toothed, unlike the set in the original photograph.
Here is another pair that has 1 pedal rubber still attached. It has the teeth or quills on it. The ones on the Falcon may be that worn down. I see the Falcon ones don't have a screw holding the rubbers. My friend who has 2 pairs of these has 1 pair on a bike. When I see him I will ask to see the pair on the bike.
Hope this works.
Those would be nice to have on a flyer .
GT
Yes, first thought would be that these were for a Flyer. However, according to my literatue, CCM spec'd the non-quill Brampton pedal in 1926, 1927 & 1933. There are no pedal part numbers given for 1928 & 1929 but Bramptons are pictured. The earliest reference to a quill pedlal being spec'd is the Star racing model, as an option to the Bramptom in 1931. The Star was spec'd as the standard pedal in 1934 & 1935. Then there is a switch to the Vitesse quill racing pedal for 1937, 1938, 1939 and 1940. The pedal model is not mentioned in 1941 but the only catalogued quill pedal is the Vitesse.
From a visual point of view , these pedals most resemble the Star. We know these were spec'd as standard equipment in 1935 & 1936. I have nothing for 1937, but that is another possibility. However, they were also an option as early as 1931 and are catalogued in the parts sections of the catalogues at least as far back as 1928.
Most of my catalogues are consumer versions that only lillustrate the bicycles and list component part numbers, as opposed to dealer catalogues with a parts section that illustrate individual components. The few dealer catalogues that I do have, do not show the Star with the CCM logo. The curious thing about these pedals is that they do not appear to desiged to accept toe clips and straps, which would be used by most Flyer owners. The end plates are not slotted to accept a toe strap and the cut-outs would restrict proper postioning of the toe clip.
Still, I would think that these would be from the period when these pedals were standard equipment (i.e 1935, 1936, maybe 1937). Hopefully, another member has dealer catalogues from this period and can check the illusttration of the pedals, to see if the logo option was available.
Attached are catalogue pictures of the 3 pedal types spec'd on the Flyers during the inter-war period.
I think these pedals are from teens or earlier bikes. The hole between the C and M is for a screw to hold the pedal rubbers that go inside the pedal frame.
Please see the attachment:
In the 1956 catalog, the Cyclo pedals No 1363 & No 1482 are shown, does anyone know the years that these pedals were specified for use on the Flyers?
Any information appreciated.
Tony.
Tony,
Unless someone has a copy of the ultra rare CCM Prolite Flyer order form, this may remain a mystery. I put them on my S serial number Prolite Flyer. My somewhat original 1954 Prolite Flyer has Italian pedals on it (NoliCataneo), as did another early Prolite Flyer that I owned. Other things used on these bikes were never even listed in the catalogue or any CCM literature. This includes Cinelli bars and stems, GB steel stems, and Stronglight cottered cranks with Simplex rings. These parts may or may not have been used on any of the early style track Flyers that appeared up until about 1955.
John Williamson
Here are some pictures of a CCM Falcon bike with the same pedals. It is from Toronto plant so early CCM production. They are cool old CCM pedals.
The Falcon's pedals are more along the lines of what I would have expected for quill pedals intended for use with rubbers, as they are not toothed, unlike the set in the original photograph.
Oops. I forgot to mention that the Falcon brand was introduced by CCM in 1910, so that at least narrows down a known usage range.
Here is another pair that has 1 pedal rubber still attached. It has the teeth or quills on it. The ones on the Falcon may be that worn down. I see the Falcon ones don't have a screw holding the rubbers. My friend who has 2 pairs of these has 1 pair on a bike. When I see him I will ask to see the pair on the bike.
Pedal teeth and rubber
Very unique pedals oldy57 maybe there is a patent # available?