I picked this up today. I believe it’s a CCM? Could anyone provide me the year or make if possible? I am new to CCM and just signed on the website today. This is my first Canadian find, any help would be very much appreciated.- thank you
Looks like a CCM "Motorbike". The fork looks bent a bit, the fenders are missing of course, and it has a Jones saddle. The Jones was invented in Canada and made in Stratford. Use the search feature on this site and search for "WTB Jones Saddles" to see the patent.
Assuming the crankset is original equipment, it appears to be a circa 1939-1941 Rambler Motrobike. I'm not sure if these were also produced after the war, during 1945-1949 (John?) but it's definitely pre-1950. Regardless, there should be a serial number on the left hand side of the seat lug (.i.e. as circled on the photo but on the opposite side). This should tell us the exact year of manufacture.
Sorry, the marked area didn't show up as well as expected. Click on the above photo to see the red circle, if you're in doubt on the location of the seat lug.
Submitted by roadworthy on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 19:28.
As for year, only the serial number will reveal that. Look for it on the seat post lug. 1941 was the last year for this model, although a down market model it appears to be (CCM Rambler badged or store brand)
XEXXXX is 1941 according to the charts made by the guys here. It appears that the bottom of the forks has the incorrect bend for a 1941 so its probably not original.
Here is a link to a bike for sale in Vancouver thats the same model but slightly older.
If you love the bike you should fix it up and ride it. I have the same bike as you but two years older. I converted it to an eight speed and ride it regularly.
With many hobbies, the time and money invested is not based on hopes of profit, but is a labour of love. Some people like finding a perfect original paint bike, some like the challenge of a restoration, and others like both. If you want to restore it, my advice is to find a rough single bar CCM Roadster with the same size head tube. This way you'll get a fork and fenders that fit your frame. Your fork can be straightened, but since you need fenders anyway you might as well look for a donor bike. You might get better rims too. Your frame looks like it needs to be sandblasted. Good luck.
Hello,
Are you able to upload a picture or 2? Nothing is coming through if you have tried already.
John Williamson
I’ll try again
Looks like a CCM "Motorbike". The fork looks bent a bit, the fenders are missing of course, and it has a Jones saddle. The Jones was invented in Canada and made in Stratford. Use the search feature on this site and search for "WTB Jones Saddles" to see the patent.
Assuming the crankset is original equipment, it appears to be a circa 1939-1941 Rambler Motrobike. I'm not sure if these were also produced after the war, during 1945-1949 (John?) but it's definitely pre-1950. Regardless, there should be a serial number on the left hand side of the seat lug (.i.e. as circled on the photo but on the opposite side). This should tell us the exact year of manufacture.
Sorry, the marked area didn't show up as well as expected. Click on the above photo to see the red circle, if you're in doubt on the location of the seat lug.
As for year, only the serial number will reveal that. Look for it on the seat post lug. 1941 was the last year for this model, although a down market model it appears to be (CCM Rambler badged or store brand)
Wow thank you for all the info . Incredible . Here is serial number
Do you think it’s worth restoring ? I love the bike . Do you think the forks can be fixed ??
XEXXXX is 1941 according to the charts made by the guys here. It appears that the bottom of the forks has the incorrect bend for a 1941 so its probably not original.
Here is a link to a bike for sale in Vancouver thats the same model but slightly older.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml/bik/d/port-coquitlam-vintage-ccm-ra...
If you love the bike you should fix it up and ride it. I have the same bike as you but two years older. I converted it to an eight speed and ride it regularly.
With many hobbies, the time and money invested is not based on hopes of profit, but is a labour of love. Some people like finding a perfect original paint bike, some like the challenge of a restoration, and others like both. If you want to restore it, my advice is to find a rough single bar CCM Roadster with the same size head tube. This way you'll get a fork and fenders that fit your frame. Your fork can be straightened, but since you need fenders anyway you might as well look for a donor bike. You might get better rims too. Your frame looks like it needs to be sandblasted. Good luck.
It could be a 1941 Balloon Motorbike, minus the correct fenders, and fitted with American 26" wheels.
John Williamson
Thanks for all your help. Unfortunately frame is too far gone. I’m finding holes in bottom. Love the seat though. Will restore that for sure .