Use this forum to discuss all things related to vintage CCM bicycles including Rambler, Flyte, Mustang etc.
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
Hello
My Name is Paul and i am located in Australia, i did live in Canada for a period and have real fondness for all things Canadian.
I recently came across and subsequently purchased a vintage bicycle that i plan to restore. I am new to this process and was hoping i could get some advice from other passionate people.
Firstly though i need to confirm that the bicycle i bought is actually a CCM bike, as it is missing the front badge and i want to be sure before i start pulling it apart and working on it.
