Use this forum to discuss all things related to non-CCM Canadian bicycles, including Sunshine, Werlich etc.
If you have a bent fork and want to staighten it, bring it in the frame to Jamie's show. I'll have a fork straightener with me at Brantford for you to use at the show.
Walter
Good evening to all,
I contacted Jamie a few to ask aboout the show, but he must be busy with preparations. Does anybody know if I need to register with Jamie to have a vendor's spot, or can I just show up?
Thanks
Marc from Ottawa.
I would like to eventually make this Doc Morton frame into a finished bike, but I'm not sure about the best way to go about it. First, it was nickel plated originally. I'd like it to look as it was when new, but preparing the metal and replating the entire frame would be very expensive. Would it be worth it on this bike? If I were to get it painted, in which colour? Not being an expert on track bikes of the 20s and 30s I'm not sure what the norm was back then (other than the Flyer Saphire Blue).
The Alex Kay Cycle Co. was listed in the manufacturer section of the Toronto City Directory from around 1900 to 1947. I recently picked up this track bike or road racer. At the bottom of the head tube decal you can make out 320 Queen Street East. It has racing bars and saddle, Major Taylor stem, and fixie hub, but the angles of the seat and head tube are not very steep like a racer, it weighs in a little heavy, and has mounts for fenders.
Going to the Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show this Saturday? Watch out for the limited edition CVBS crates. All proceeds to support the Stedman Community Hospice.
Hello all: Just joined the forum. (First pos)t. I have a circa 1900 Cleveland model 104 cushion frame wood rimmed bike powered by a 1918 Smith Motor Wheel. This machine was used by my grandfather (Anglican minister) to get around to his parishes on the Manitoulin Island from 1919 to 1929. Pretty well evrything is original and operable.
My wife and I now in our 80's must soon downsize and sadly enough I must say good-bye to this keepsake.
What the title says, like other frames used by Supercycle, Baycrest, Sears, etc?
This photo was sent to me in reply to an ad I posted looking for bikes or parts from the Planet Cycle Co. of Toronto. This company was started in the 1890s and survived long enough to be swallowed by CCM several decades later.
Is this bike a Toronto Planet, maybe 1930s before the CCM buyout, or is it from another (possibly British) company that used the Planet name? I've never before seen the letters Planet spelled out in a chainring like this.
Gentleman looking for info on bike below.
Happy New Year! Here is some news about events this year that I am aware of:
--As many of you will have heard, the organization that ran the Toronto VIntage Bicycle Show for the past number of years is no more, and unless someone takes on the event it will not be taking place.
--After a hiatus, it was just announced that the London (Ontario) Tweed Ride will be taking place this coming spring. Check the Facebook group page for information on this event. The date has yet to be announced.
