Use this forum to discuss all things related to vintage CCM bicycles including Rambler, Flyte, Mustang etc.
I'm new to this site and I posted info and pics on my profile. Do I need to copy/paste them here or can I ask folks to look at my profile for info on bike? Sorry, I'm just looking for help telling me about my bike.. And I love this site, BTW.. Learning a lot by reading other posts ;-]
Hello everyone. I am very happy to have joined this forum! My initial contact was with a forum member who was kind enough to help me along with gaining understanding of my bike, but I wanted to share what I have with everyone here to try to make some sense of what I have here. My plan is to restore it, but there are a few stumbling blocks. First being, WHAT IS IT? Secondly, what color?
My wife has always liked the 1936 CCM Flyte that I restored many years ago in Blacl/Cream that hangs in my basement display room. She wanted me to move this Flyte to the maim floor and put it above the fireplace mantle. I thought that it would be better if I restored another Flyte for this purpose. As a result, I spent my hours restoring a 1937 Flyte, and I have tried to duplicate the colours and pinstriping of the original. I put it above the fireplace mantle today, and here are a few pictures of it.
John Williamson
In preparing for the rebuilding my 1936 Flyte, I'm led to believe the correct rims are NOT the ones with the red stripes.
The 1936 catalog picture I have on file defines the correct rims as "Endrick, chromium plated, 28" x 1 3/8", Canadian size.".
My 1940 catalog defines the rims as "28" x 1 1/2" Canadian size, chromium plated, red centre stripe edged in blue."
My questions are:
Do the 1937 to 1939 catalogs define rims with the red centre stripe and edging color that matches the frame color?
I want to contact the collectors in the Maritimes in view of setting up a show/ swap in a central area possibly Moncton or Truro or ???. If you are interested, contact me at bmwchev@msn.com. In any event, it may open up the chance that those fairly close could visit each others collections. I am in Truro and Parrsboro
Cheers, Wayne
My method of removing oil and grease from old hubs, bearings, etc. involves using a spray can of brake degreaser and a toothbrush. Besides the cans costing $7 or so, it's smelly and takes forever, not to mention what breathing that stuff in might be doing to my long term health. Can members please share their other techniques here? Is there a liquid parts can soak in or a cream or gel product that can be applied overnight to make quick work of it?
Posting for a friend. Can anyone tell me the history of this chain. I don't have any other pictures but this is from a CCM Bicycle. Very unique. Large-small-large-small tooth pattern and chain to match.
Thanks and take care,
Daryl
Hi, I'm new to the forum and I'm hoping to get some information on a bike I'm looking at buying. I haven't had a chance to see it in person yet.
It looks like its been repainted at home with letters stuck on it saying its a flyer. The seller says their grandfather used to race it in the mid to late 30s. It looks like the pedals have been replaced and possibly the stem? Is it a flyer?
Any help would be appreciated.
I bought this over the phone thinking it was a 1923 ladies bike and I could acquire some hard-to-find parts for my early men's CCMs. It turned out to be a 1927 girls CCM Cleveland so the fenders, rims, and saddle are unusable on anything else. It will join my growing list of bikes that need fixing. The rear fender has the holes for lacing, so I thought it was missing its chain guard.
Hello All.
