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The Cadet I've seen were an economy brand manufactured by CCM using mainly British parts. However, all the Cadet I've seen have had Cadet brand head badges and this one appears to say CCM. The bicycle should be 1950s to early 1960s based on the enameled, oval, head badge and it still appears to be riveted, so it would appear to be OEM,
It was common for CCM to use the UEK cottered crankset on their economy brands and bicycles they contract manufactured for private label brands. The presence of a Endrick rims, a non-camelback top tube and rear dropouts, as opposed to fork ends, suggest one of the sports or racer model variants. Typically, these were equipped with a three speed hub.
I appreciate where clubman is coming from, given some of the frame features, but I suspect this actually is CCM manufacture, as that definitely is CCM's proprietary headset. It would be interesting to known the serial number and location.
It was common for CCM to use the UEK cottered crankset on their economy brands and bicycles they contract manufactured for private label brands. The presence of a Endrick rims, a non-camelback top tube and rear dropouts, as opposed to fork ends, suggest one of the sports or racer model variants. Typically, these were equipped with a three speed hub.
I appreciate where clubman is coming from, given some of the frame features, but I suspect this actually is CCM manufacture, as that definitely is CCM's proprietary headset. It would be interesting to known the serial number and location.
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Tom, where would the serial number be located? There is a thick coat of paint covering the surface. I just looked for the number and could not find one. Thanks in advance.
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@T-Mar I made the assumption that these were Cadets having run across a number of them with and without Cadet badges. The rear drops and the BB are common to Cadets so I figured CCM just integrated excess frames into their production. The fork crown is odd, kinda similar to delivery bikes with more rake.
Randy, see if it's got the sleeved Bayliss Wiley bottom bracket if you're so inclined. That would certainly put the bike into the CCM Racer family.
edit...yup, CCM racer fork
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There are three possible locations for the serial number. The most common, as noted by clubman, is the seat lug. However, it may be on the top of the lug, as opposed to the more common, non-drive side. The top was often used when the stays were brazed to the side as the lugs. Also, for some early 1950 models ,the serial number was located on the BB shell. During the early 1960s, the location was changed to the non-drive side dropout.
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I removed paint on the seat tube lug, the seat tube, the drops and the BB but no serial number, so far. Also, here are some pictures of frame details. I might add that the frame looks a great deal like the Club Racer but I know very little about these bikes. Anyway, how to save thousands of words...
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It looks like the serial number is stamped across the top of the seat lug, as suggested, and that the last character is an "A". If so, that would confirm CCM manufacture and make it October 01,1949, to December 31, 1949, and therefore almost certainly a 1950 model.
As for the model, it could be a Club Racer or a Sports Roadster. Both used the same frame and fork and majority of components including a coaster hub option. The difference was that the Club Racer was an entry level racing bicycle with drop bars, wingnuts on the hubs, rat rap pedals and no chain guard, whereas the Sports Roadster had upright bars, hex hub nuts, rubber block pedals and included a chain guard. While it's possible that it is a converted Club Racer, it certainly has more in common with a Sports Roadster. Regardless, the crankset and saddle are not OEM.
As for the model, it could be a Club Racer or a Sports Roadster. Both used the same frame and fork and majority of components including a coaster hub option. The difference was that the Club Racer was an entry level racing bicycle with drop bars, wingnuts on the hubs, rat rap pedals and no chain guard, whereas the Sports Roadster had upright bars, hex hub nuts, rubber block pedals and included a chain guard. While it's possible that it is a converted Club Racer, it certainly has more in common with a Sports Roadster. Regardless, the crankset and saddle are not OEM.
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My formula 5, I never finished converting it into a single speed but decided it was time to sell it and make space. I'll deffinetly miss it :'(
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1942 Rambler
I recently acquired This gorgeous bike! A 1942 CCM Rambler, from my grandmother, it belonged to her brother, who died in 1949. I don't think it has seen virtually any use after that, and has been stored in a barn. everything is original, the problem being that the crank broke at some point and was repaired with brass brazing, making it impossible to put another pedal on it. I am having a hard time locating a replacement crank and would love to ride this bike, it has a tremendous amount of sentimental value to me. If anyone here has any leads on parts i would be indebted. Steve, Lethbridge, Alberta.
*edit: shucks, i don't have enough posts to post photos.
*edit: shucks, i don't have enough posts to post photos.
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1971 CCM Grand Touring (GT) Serial # C152824. Rear Hub date 71-6, Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed.Stick Shifter. Paint is in rough shape however the decals are all there. Missing chain guard. I found one but it is re-painted. I have the shifter knobs just not installed at time of picture. All working. Been riding it the past couple weeks. Nice ride.
1967 CCM Mustang Duomatic 2 speed automatic. Has been re-painted. No decals except on chain guard. Serial # J818846
1967 CCM Mustang Duomatic 2 speed automatic. Has been re-painted. No decals except on chain guard. Serial # J818846
However, the Mustang could be a 1966 model that was sold and licensed in 1967, as the serial number is for the 1966 calendar year. Still, the serial number is high and it could also be a 1967 model manufactured in late 1966. The Mustang Duomatic was catalogued in both 1966 and 1967, so it could be either.
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My son recycled the rear hub when I was not home. I broke the crank when I fell on the ice riding to school years ago. I still have it. It can be rebored and repaired I think.
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The Imperial MK II was only offered for the 1962 and 1963 model years. The serial number is from 1962 but if it's from late in the calendar year, it could still be a 1963 model.
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I have a 1927 CCM which I would like to do more restoration on. I want to put the wooden rims back on. However, first I need a rear coaster brake unit without a brake arm. It has to brake on the axle. If anyone cane locate one in working condition I would purchase it.
I've stashed a good number of vintage parts (that would have otherwise been thrown out) and happen to have a few nice 28 inch paintable rims...
I did know that CCM made cars (and luxury ones at that)
My ride time to Ottawa would be a few weeks since I live in Edmonton, Alberta but I think a ride down to the shop is in order so I can go look at those wheels and swap the 20 tooth cog on the '40 for an 18 to give me a little more road speed.
That 1940 is a spectacularly nice bike to ride and when I had the frame stripped down I weighed it...with the bb cups in it was an even 5 pounds and the brazing work was very well done aside from a pinhole where the second bar meets the seatpost... I'll have to braze that at the shop before the powdercoating.
We get a lot of old CCM's coming in on donation and the wheels on my '40 came from a 1964 that had a badly bent frame and was and beyond redemption... I did keep all the useable parts since we recycle nearly everything.
The fork on the CCM came off a crashed Norco road bike and is a far better unit than the stock forks from that era especially since I ride this bike at some goodly speeds.
I did know that CCM made cars (and luxury ones at that)
My ride time to Ottawa would be a few weeks since I live in Edmonton, Alberta but I think a ride down to the shop is in order so I can go look at those wheels and swap the 20 tooth cog on the '40 for an 18 to give me a little more road speed.
That 1940 is a spectacularly nice bike to ride and when I had the frame stripped down I weighed it...with the bb cups in it was an even 5 pounds and the brazing work was very well done aside from a pinhole where the second bar meets the seatpost... I'll have to braze that at the shop before the powdercoating.
We get a lot of old CCM's coming in on donation and the wheels on my '40 came from a 1964 that had a badly bent frame and was and beyond redemption... I did keep all the useable parts since we recycle nearly everything.
The fork on the CCM came off a crashed Norco road bike and is a far better unit than the stock forks from that era especially since I ride this bike at some goodly speeds.
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Just found this thread after all these years on BF. I did a search before starting another. This has been a bit of a CCM winter for me. I finally got the 1972 CCM Turismo picked up that belonged to a late friend of mine. He had purchased it new in Picton Ontario. It came up really nice and I'm happy to have it. Next was a 1968 CCM Rambler Scrambler that was gifted to my granddaughter. A sympathetic restoration was done on it for her. I also have a 73/74 CCM Elite to get at some day.
72 Turismo
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They are either 1968 or 1969 models. Serial numbers may allow us to narrow that down.
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That's gold...arf. I recently saw a Duomatic sell for 150 cdn at auction.
Let me know if one of your forks are bent. I have a new one in the stash.
Let me know if one of your forks are bent. I have a new one in the stash.
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Serial numbers are for the 1969 calendar year, We can rule out 1970s models manufactured in late 1969, as they didn't use the shark-nose chainguards. What you have are 1969 models. The GT-101 was only produced for the 1968-1970 models years, though some might include 1967, as the GT-101 was basicalled a re-named1967 CCM Centennial.
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[QUOTE=clubman;22065836]That's gold...arf...{/QUOTE]
More like bronze, given that the official colour designation was Coppertone.
More like bronze, given that the official colour designation was Coppertone.
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Another Elite (this time in my size) has found a home at One Browns Lane. Believed to be a 1974 and seen lots of use but complete and rideable. Most likely a project for next winter. Picked up a nice country 25 minute drive from home.
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The Elite was manufactured form 1973-1977. This one would appear to be a 1973 model with a replacement rear derailler. The 1973 came equipped with Shimano, while 1974 moved to SunTour. That is the correct Shimano Flat Shifter but the OEM rear derailleur was a Lark SS, as opposed to the subject Tourney.
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The Elite was manufactured form 1973-1977. This one would appear to be a 1973 model with a replacement rear derailler. The 1973 came equipped with Shimano, while 1974 moved to SunTour. That is the correct Shimano Flat Shifter but the OEM rear derailleur was a Lark SS, as opposed to the subject Tourney.
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Good evening clubman... looks like I will have to take you up on your offer to buy the front fork you mentioned... upon dismantling the bike I noticed the front fork bent on one bike. .
Shipping would be to Alberta. Is that possible?
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Shipping would be to Alberta. Is that possible?
Payment with PayPal??
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Thanks Brian
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Thank-you very much! Initially, it would appear to be from the 1974 calendar year, given what appears to be an F-prefix. However, I notice that the very bottom of the sixes are missing, so it could be an E-prefix, with the bottom leg missing.