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  • Reply to: 1973 Tour de Monde For Sale   4 weeks 9 hours ago
    Thanks so much for this

    Thanks so much for this information!

    I would like to see it go to a new owner who appreciates the vintage.

  • Reply to: Early Motorbike!?   4 weeks 4 days ago
    Thank you for the information

    Thank you for the information T-Mar! Much much appreciated!

  • Reply to: Early Motorbike!?   4 weeks 4 days ago
    Based on the serial number

    Based on the serial number and my current understanding of CCM production during the years in question, it is most likely a 1918 model. The fork crown and chainring pattern are indicative of a Red Bird. It's definititely a Motorbike model. Congratulations on your new acquisition. Enjoy!

  • Reply to: Early Motorbike!?   4 weeks 6 days ago
    Pics

    Pics

  • Reply to: 1973 Tour de Monde For Sale   5 weeks 1 day ago
    The serial number confirms

    The serial number confirms that this is a Peugeot manufactured frame. Specifically, it was manufactured in their Beaulieu facilty in 1984. Normally, the 3rd and 4th characters would indicate the month of manufacture but there is no 92nd month. Also, the serial numbers normally contain 9 characters instead of only 8. So, I'm assuming that there's a missing zero between the 4 and 9, which would make it September manufacture. Unfortunately, this right is around the time when manufacturers typically start producing the new models, so this could be either a 1984 or 1985 model. 

    The tubing decals indicates that it is the lower of the two frame versions. The "3 TUBES RENFORCES" means that Reynolds 501 is used only for the three main tubes and the forks and stays are a lesser grade material. Still, it's better than anything offered by CCM since the demise of the Tour du Canada in 1976. 

    I haven't been following used bicycle pricing for several years but this sounds like a very good deal. The only thing lower end about the bicycle are the 27" wheels. Unfortunately, I can't tell from the photos if the brake calipers have enough adjustment to accommodate the 4mm brake pad drop for 700C wheels. Some people may be hesistant to buy based on the CCM name. Be sure to emphasize that this is a rebranded Peugeot frame and that is uses Reynods 501 CrMo tubing. 

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