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Hi Everyone;
Just wanted to post my sincere thanks to everyone who helped out with my questions about the Red Bird, I published my story and added a special thank you for access to this forum and in particular - Bill Rudolph, Dave Brown, Ron Miller and John McKenty!
If anyone is interested the story is here, one story a week if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.louisetrotter.photo/globetrotter/its-a-red-bird-alright-karl...
I did some studio shots of the bike like the "supermodel" it is...you may enjoy those!
August 28, 2022 - truly the most successful and well attended Southern Ontario Vintage Bicycle Show yet!!
Hello - I can't seem to find any information online and hoping someone in this forum may be able to assist me.
I'm following the journey (literally) around the world of Karl Creelman, a local Nova Scotian who rode his bicyle around the world in 1899. [www.louisetrotter.photo]
There are several references to the bicycle he rode that he obtained in Brantford in July 1899:
- An Australian 1900
- A Model 55
Are these the same bicycle? Does anyone have more information about these model(s)?
I have a none CCM request. I have a 1928. Fongers bicycle. made in Groningen, Holland. It is almost complete. missing Saddle and Pump. I know this is a long shot but im just hopping one of you in CCM Land may have one of each pictured below or know where one might be. The bike is in good ridable condition and has an interesting history.
Just curious as to what this pir of tricycles might be worth.
Have any members seen or have a copy of a bicycle permit application form that was required to purchase a bicycle during WWII?
Mark
Anyone have any insight into what make this might be. Picked it up today and the owner said it came with a cottage the family bought many years ago on Lake Simcoe. He was pretty certain it was from the 40's. Just cleaned the rear hub and it is stamped "PERRY & CO LTD BIRMINGHAM, MADE IN ENGLAND.
Hello everyone,
I just start the repaire of a bicycle CCM : K77217
I need to change some part, but it's quite difficult for me too inderstand wheels and tire size.
- Back wheels size is 16in. The old tire was 20 x 2 x 1 3/8
I understand that 20 is the outer diameter of the tire. 2 is the thickness : 20-2-2 = 16 : I am agree
- Front wheel size is 18in. The old tire was 20 x 1 3/8.
Why there is only 2 dimensions for this one?
Hi,
i have this bike that does not have press fitted head set cups but tateher what looks like a flanged head tube. It looks like it was lined with another metal. It has a Raleigh crank and Perry hub. The head badge is a Challenger. It completely disassembled now. The steer tube has been welded and doesn't look "restorable".
Im interested in the history of the bike, but more so in the design of the headset, since it's the first one of this design I have seen.
Wondering if anyone can enlighten me about a possible make and year for this old swoop frame bike? I don't think its a CCM but I don't know enough yet to make a gues other than it says "made in england" on various components. Tires hold air and I can peddle and stop it. I was thinking of wet buffing it wirh 600 grit and clear coat as well as take apart and re lubricate just to have to ride. Seat Scripted with "Made in Persons USA" In my opinion its too nice for yard art. Any thoughts? Suggestions what I should do to the bike?
