I have a 1973 CCM Tour de Monde (made in france) road bike I'm looking to sell and wondering if this group would be a place to advertise it? It's all original and in very good condition. Tires would need to be replaed for safe riding..
This is a CCM branded Peugeot manufactured frame, so it should be around 1983-1985. not 1973. This is from just after CCM went bankrupt and the brand was purchased by the Dutil family, . It's a lower mid-range model with either a full or partial Reynolds 501 butted tubeset, depending on the exact year, which I will be able to tell you from the serial number. Still, it's better than anything CCM manufactured during their last five years of operation and is, in my opinion, appropraite for listing on this forum.
The serial number confirms that this is a Peugeot manufactured frame. Specifically, it was manufactured in their Beaulieu facilty in 1984. Normally, the 3rd and 4th characters would indicate the month of manufacture but there is no 92nd month. Also, the serial numbers normally contain 9 characters instead of only 8. So, I'm assuming that there's a missing zero between the 4 and 9, which would make it September manufacture. Unfortunately, this right is around the time when manufacturers typically start producing the new models, so this could be either a 1984 or 1985 model.
The tubing decals indicates that it is the lower of the two frame versions. The "3 TUBES RENFORCES" means that Reynolds 501 is used only for the three main tubes and the forks and stays are a lesser grade material. Still, it's better than anything offered by CCM since the demise of the Tour du Canada in 1976.
I haven't been following used bicycle pricing for several years but this sounds like a very good deal. The only thing lower end about the bicycle are the 27" wheels. Unfortunately, I can't tell from the photos if the brake calipers have enough adjustment to accommodate the 4mm brake pad drop for 700C wheels. Some people may be hesistant to buy based on the CCM name. Be sure to emphasize that this is a rebranded Peugeot frame and that is uses Reynods 501 CrMo tubing.
This is a CCM branded Peugeot manufactured frame, so it should be around 1983-1985. not 1973. This is from just after CCM went bankrupt and the brand was purchased by the Dutil family, . It's a lower mid-range model with either a full or partial Reynolds 501 butted tubeset, depending on the exact year, which I will be able to tell you from the serial number. Still, it's better than anything CCM manufactured during their last five years of operation and is, in my opinion, appropraite for listing on this forum.
Thanks for the correction on the date(s). I bought this brand new a long time ago and forgot exactly when.
The serial number is B4927347.
It's completely original with Sun Tour gears (12 speed), Weinmann rims and brake grips, Dia-Compe brake parts, ATA Franco Italia handle bars.
27" tires, 22" frame. Tires are even original and hold air.
Water Bottle holder and toe clips.
I'm looking for $150 for it.
The serial number confirms that this is a Peugeot manufactured frame. Specifically, it was manufactured in their Beaulieu facilty in 1984. Normally, the 3rd and 4th characters would indicate the month of manufacture but there is no 92nd month. Also, the serial numbers normally contain 9 characters instead of only 8. So, I'm assuming that there's a missing zero between the 4 and 9, which would make it September manufacture. Unfortunately, this right is around the time when manufacturers typically start producing the new models, so this could be either a 1984 or 1985 model.
The tubing decals indicates that it is the lower of the two frame versions. The "3 TUBES RENFORCES" means that Reynolds 501 is used only for the three main tubes and the forks and stays are a lesser grade material. Still, it's better than anything offered by CCM since the demise of the Tour du Canada in 1976.
I haven't been following used bicycle pricing for several years but this sounds like a very good deal. The only thing lower end about the bicycle are the 27" wheels. Unfortunately, I can't tell from the photos if the brake calipers have enough adjustment to accommodate the 4mm brake pad drop for 700C wheels. Some people may be hesistant to buy based on the CCM name. Be sure to emphasize that this is a rebranded Peugeot frame and that is uses Reynods 501 CrMo tubing.
Thanks so much for this information!
I would like to see it go to a new owner who appreciates the vintage.