Use this forum to discuss all things related to non-CCM Canadian bicycles, including Sunshine, Werlich etc.
Today I visited the City of Toronto Archives. My goal was to find advertising images of Canadian made bikes from the 1890s to 1910 or 20. Re. CCM I find that there's a gap in our familiarity of their bikes from 1900-1917. I didn't find much in the way of early advertising, but found some fun photos. The first photo I will post showed me that the stubby front fender, cut off at the fork crown, was still in style in c.1907 when this photo was believed to have been taken.
Hey Folks,
I came aross this item, but I'm not sure what it is? It looks like a wheel wing nut, but has the external thread with taper at the end, so perhaps an extraction tool rather than a wing nut? It is embossed with "W", which I thought might be "Wiley" from England, but I'm stumped. Any thoughts are appreciated!
ISP
I am in the process of redoing a Sunshine. It was stripped bare and rattled canned green.
I was wondering if anyone has pics of some of the colors and schemes used on these bikes? I know there was red with pinstripes but I want to do another color other than red 9all my bikes are red).
I also may just choose a color scheme of my own but woul love to see pics.
I will post pics of the project here...
We found a lady's Werlich single speed this week, have begun it's restoration, and could use some help finding a few items and coaster disassembly instructions (a Perry unit with 2 stars and 11-58 stamped on it). Thank you.
Does anyone on this site actually own an Emperor bicycle, built by the Kalbfleisch Bros. of Stratford? Alternatively, has anyone ever seen one? From what I've read, with the phrase "machine shop" used instead of factory, I doubt very many were built. It would be nice to know if there are any around.
Cori and I would like to thank Jamie and Ann for another successful Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show. Also, special thanks to Jody and Bonnie for facilitating this fantastic event. Thanks to Mike for all his hard work. It was great to see many old friends and to meet new friends. It was also great to visit with our Canadian Vintage Bicycle Show neighbor/friend John McKenty. Congratulations Jamie on a 15th anniversary successful event!
Mark and Cori McGuire
I have a Sunshine that was brought in for restoration. The stem is facing backwards. It was purchased used by an 8 yr old in 1958. Would turning the stem 180 degrees be done to decrease the reach for smaller riders? Was this common and is it safe. Althought the owner is not eight anymore, she recalls the biccyle fitting perfectly. I'll need to assess fit later, but wanted to know if this set-up alther the saftey or riding characteristics.
Hello,
I have this 1979 Raleigh 3 Speed I just restored. Had it out for a test ride this morning and looked down to notice the fork crown is bent to the left. The bicycle rode fine, steered well and gave me no trouble. It tracked straight (with no hands) as long as I shifted my weight to the far right. I got a shimmy at about 35 km/hr. The wheel is centred and there are no other issues (e.g. braking, stem/bar alignment, etc.)
Hi,
I pickup up this bike a while ago but don't know what it is. There is very little left of the decal on the head tube. The front hub is a Phillips and rear is CCM. It has Gibson pedals and a Lobdell-Emery seat. The webbing at the back of the head tube has a recessed area stamped "E1957". I assume that is a date rather than a serial number. Any ideas on what make this is?
thanks,
Paul
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