Use this forum to discuss all things related to vintage CCM bicycles including Rambler, Flyte, Mustang etc.
Hello!
I am trying to keep my Concorde as OEM as possible. One of the items on my "Put It Back" list is the front derailleur. It came with a Simplex Prestige. I believe it was model AV 223.
Hi All!
I've been messin' with bicycles for something over 50 years and have never found trustworthy advice about chain & sproket lubrication. Aside from many product suggestions, whether to lube or run dry is always debated.
The members of this group seem to care about protecting & enjoying their bicycles far more than they care about the 'cool thing' to use or do.
I managed to get the crank arms off (thanks for the suggestions!) and I'm starting on the BB. Any tricks to this process? Is the drive side left hand/reverse thread like on most modern bikes? Thanks again.
Hi, I have been working on this problem for some time. I have tried penetrating oil, products called Kroil and Release all, and I am considering heat and other options. I have heard about soaking this in apple cider vinager and molasses and water to remove rust. So far I have managed to knock the wedge loose, but the stem is stuck.
Hi,
I am taking one of these hubs apart, in order to clean it and rebuild a wooden rim wheel. When I took the cog and threaded shaft off, I found that the cages for the ball bearings were totally gone, with just bits remaining. Can I reinstall this with loose bearings, or do I need the correct cages/races?
Thanks! --David Webb
Hello Everyone,
Proud to announce that I'm the new owner of a gently used 1940 "Motorbike." You may have already seen it as it was posted here: http://www.vintageccm.com/content/vintage-1940-ccm-doublebar-single-speed-sale-cleveland-humphrey
Picked this up a short while back,& just about up and rideable now.also got a 40's sunshine mens bike frame(for sale?),and a firestone ladies bike with the package,couldnt resist the price for it all.in need of a chain guard for the ccm if anyone has one.
d-boyce@shaw.ca
Hello All!
I am new to this group and have, if you all don't mind, a few questions about my Concorde that you all will surely know more aobut than I do. My original files about the bike were lost to theft many years ago. I'm trying to re-construct before I forget too many details. (Every time I learn something new, something old gets pushed out. I hope whatever pushed out the CCM details was really important!)
The first concerns the year of build and model year. It should help me remember when I bought the bicycle.
I found this nice and little used 1955 (best guess based on rear wheel hub) CCM Rambler the other day. Sadly, I know nothing about the bicycle and any information that can be shared here would be appreciated.
I plan to take pictures, clean the bike up, take more pictures then pass it on to someone else. Look for a feature article on my website, MY "TEN SPEEDS", in day, or weeks, or months to come.
I have posted some pictures on another forum site. If you send me a personal email, I will link you to the pictures.
Here is one I ride at the cottage, Its a 1937 tall frame CCM Roadster, 1970s chrome rear fenders & chainguard, V160 rims, Triplex crankset, note the professional electrical taping on the lobdell saddle. Jamie will appreciate this one
