Submitted by cruisersbylou on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 18:35
I acquired this reflector in a box of bicycle parts. I am wondering if anyone has information or know if thia is a CCM rear early teens reflector? Any info would be helpful
It has always been my understanding that rear reflectors did not become standard on CCM bicycles until sometime during 1925-1928. Certainly, reflectors are not shown on bicycles in the 1924 brochure or the few samples of earlier literature that I've seen. However, they are definitely depicted on bicycles in my 1928 catalogue, though the styles in the parts and accessories sections do match the subject reflector.
The subject reflector is very similar to simlar to the Powerplay reflector that I've seen in very late 1930s and very early 1940's catalogues. While the number and pattern of semi-spheres does match the catalogue, ithe deviations could be a case of artistic license. These reflectors do not appear in any of my 1950s catalogues.
So, it appears that CCM did offer these reflectors, at least for a short period, However, it appears that CCM's stock reflectors during this period were Redlites. The catalogues show three version of this refector and these are the only relectors mentioned as being "Approved by the Provincial Department of Highways". They are also mentioned as having specific applications for the Road Racer and on dropside and gothic guards.
Oops! Last sentence of first paragraph should read, ' However, they are definitely depicted on bicycles in my 1928 catalogue, though the styles in the parts and accessories sections do NOT match the subject reflector.' Sorry about that chiefs!
... and of course, the name of the reflector is Poweray, not Powerplay. I guess that was a Freudian slip influenced by CCM's winter products division. Sheesh, I am not having a good day.
Sorry here are the pictures
I think that is for a CCM Flyte.
I think the flyte one was a P&H made in england I could be wrong?
I think your right about that,was made in England.
Girls slways look better with the proper jewelry.
thanks Gt
It has always been my understanding that rear reflectors did not become standard on CCM bicycles until sometime during 1925-1928. Certainly, reflectors are not shown on bicycles in the 1924 brochure or the few samples of earlier literature that I've seen. However, they are definitely depicted on bicycles in my 1928 catalogue, though the styles in the parts and accessories sections do match the subject reflector.
The subject reflector is very similar to simlar to the Powerplay reflector that I've seen in very late 1930s and very early 1940's catalogues. While the number and pattern of semi-spheres does match the catalogue, ithe deviations could be a case of artistic license. These reflectors do not appear in any of my 1950s catalogues.
So, it appears that CCM did offer these reflectors, at least for a short period, However, it appears that CCM's stock reflectors during this period were Redlites. The catalogues show three version of this refector and these are the only relectors mentioned as being "Approved by the Provincial Department of Highways". They are also mentioned as having specific applications for the Road Racer and on dropside and gothic guards.
Oops! Last sentence of first paragraph should read, ' However, they are definitely depicted on bicycles in my 1928 catalogue, though the styles in the parts and accessories sections do NOT match the subject reflector.' Sorry about that chiefs!
... and of course, the name of the reflector is Poweray, not Powerplay. I guess that was a Freudian slip influenced by CCM's winter products division. Sheesh, I am not having a good day.