Although this bicycle looks similar to the large frame CCM "Motorbike" model produced until 1942, it was not made by CCM. It was made in England for the Canadian market. It is difficult to tellfrom the pictures exactly what the components are (such as the rear hub), the wheels appear to be spoked 32 front and 40 rear, which is an indication of its origins. The 32/40 spoke combination was used by the English almost exclusively while CCM and other North American and European manufacturers used 36/36 front and rear. The crank has a typical English pattern to it, although CCM did use a similar UEK cottered crank in the late 1930's and 1940's in combination with the Bayliss-Wiley bottom bracket. The term "Hercules" was not exclusive to CCM. The Miami Cycle Co. in the U.S. was using the term before CCM adopted it for their coaster brake hub in 1908. There was also a Hercules Cycle Co. in England.
As for the age, I think that it was made after WWII, and probably no earlier than 1948 when the Export drive from the UK was well underway. It appears to be in very good condition and might be worth somewhere in the $200 to $400 range.
Nice bike, I like it. If it's post WWII then isn't that lamp incorrect for a bike of that era? As for what it's worth, I need to know if that is the original paint and pinstriping or if it's an ambitious restoration. Avroe, are you selling it or thinking of buying it? If it's for sale, where is it located? -Brian R.
Thanks for your comments guys. Here's some more info that I couldn't provide earlier... 28" Dunlop steel rims... Hurcules rear and front hubs... Perry coaster break. The bike has been restored. Hand painted pin striping. The gentleman I bought the bike from, said his dad had it since the 1930's. I've since sold this bike. Just wondering what the CCM community might value the bike at. Any more comments are welcome.
And something else. Get a good camera guys and take a picture showing the chainring side, the head badge and anything unusual and the serial number if you can get it.
I'm trying to only buy original paint bikes moving forward. This one, being nicely restored, I might have offered $300 without the lamp, $400 with the lamp. That's just me - others might pay more. -Brian R.
... and I know it's not the proper saddle.
Although this bicycle looks similar to the large frame CCM "Motorbike" model produced until 1942, it was not made by CCM. It was made in England for the Canadian market. It is difficult to tellfrom the pictures exactly what the components are (such as the rear hub), the wheels appear to be spoked 32 front and 40 rear, which is an indication of its origins. The 32/40 spoke combination was used by the English almost exclusively while CCM and other North American and European manufacturers used 36/36 front and rear. The crank has a typical English pattern to it, although CCM did use a similar UEK cottered crank in the late 1930's and 1940's in combination with the Bayliss-Wiley bottom bracket. The term "Hercules" was not exclusive to CCM. The Miami Cycle Co. in the U.S. was using the term before CCM adopted it for their coaster brake hub in 1908. There was also a Hercules Cycle Co. in England.
As for the age, I think that it was made after WWII, and probably no earlier than 1948 when the Export drive from the UK was well underway. It appears to be in very good condition and might be worth somewhere in the $200 to $400 range.
Regards,
John Williamson
Nice bike, I like it. If it's post WWII then isn't that lamp incorrect for a bike of that era? As for what it's worth, I need to know if that is the original paint and pinstriping or if it's an ambitious restoration. Avroe, are you selling it or thinking of buying it? If it's for sale, where is it located? -Brian R.
Thanks for your comments guys. Here's some more info that I couldn't provide earlier... 28" Dunlop steel rims... Hurcules rear and front hubs... Perry coaster break. The bike has been restored. Hand painted pin striping. The gentleman I bought the bike from, said his dad had it since the 1930's. I've since sold this bike. Just wondering what the CCM community might value the bike at. Any more comments are welcome.
Out in the west coast, I would say closer to $500...Is that a bike clock I see?
Bike clock $200 Lamp $150 Pump $75 Nice Bike.
Horn $0 I hate horns...Give me a nice bell any day...
And something else. Get a good camera guys and take a picture showing the chainring side, the head badge and anything unusual and the serial number if you can get it.
I'm trying to only buy original paint bikes moving forward. This one, being nicely restored, I might have offered $300 without the lamp, $400 with the lamp. That's just me - others might pay more. -Brian R.
I would pay $100 for the lamp and holder anytime, even if they sell locally for only $50 -$75, but it looks real nice.
The bike is real clean but not sure I would pay $300 for it.
And I also agree, that horn is hideous.
That bike clock is also super cool, never seen one before, i would like to buy that also.
What is the other CCM balloon motorbike in the back?
Avroe, are you going to tell us how much you got for it or keep us in suspense?
You guys are bang on. I got $450 for the bike and lamp. I was happy with that. The ballon tire in the background is not for sale. I love it.