Use this forum to discuss all things related to vintage CCM bicycles including Rambler, Flyte, Mustang etc.
I have a 1940's Massey which a few of you helped to identify the year. I finally have time and a workshop to start the restoration but just looking for some input from those of you have restored bikes already.
The bike is solid but is quitey rusty everywhere. I don't intend on painting the frame or re-chroming anything The rims are really rusty so I'm not sure if I can clean them up enough. I'm just curious what your process is.
This is what I've found under a very rough original CCM Red and White paint. The Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub is dated "67".
Owners of Flyte 8's may wonder how they can come up with one of the curved forks that really makes the Flyte something unique. It is possible, with a lot of patience, a lathe, and some welding skills, to make a rough reproduction of the Flyte curved fork. It also helps to have an original fork to use as an example of the fork's construction and curve radius.
The first is probably an easy one: Who is the manufacturer behind the "three arrow" stamp on some cranks. I have a 1973 CCM Esprit with this logo.
Second question (not so easy): The brake levers of the same bicycle use a Metric M5 x .9 threadpitch bolt. From what I can tell this is JIS and was also used by Toyota a while back. Could this be a proprietary size used by ccm or just a transient size used for only a short time. Any idea where I can find some?
Thanks and take care,
Daryl
a family donated this bike along with a photo showing their granny riding it. Trying to get an idea of the year. I looked it up under CCM serial numbers and I suspect it could be be 1921? Serial number A8654. The head badge is hard to make out. Take a gander at the photos and give me your educated opinions.
Hi everyone,
In 1978 I bought a CCM bike, my first bike purchased with my own money.
It was glossy black, 10 speed and for the life of me I can't recall the name. Something like Black Prince...there was also a companion bike in silver...at least in the store.
I'm sure that someone can tell me the name of that bike. Thanks to all.
After much cleaning and searching I found the serial number on my Elan. It is GXXXXXX, so now I am as confounded as ever as suggestions are that G was a doubled up serial, but referring to the 60's I don't see G in the 70's as was suggested. Help!
CCM Grand Sports - serial number D94799 seems from the CCM webage of serial numbers it could be 1962 or 1972. Check the photo and let me know which decade you think it is from.
Toronto Island is a great place to enjoy riding your vintage CCM bicycles. It is the largest automobile-free community in North America, so riding is care-free and safe.
