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Hey All.... I am going to repaint my Sunshine balloon tire as it has been totally rattle canned at some point. It will be a good practice run for a resto I want to do on an Elgin Twin Bar.
Does anyone have info on original color schemes that they were offered in? I've seen red/maroon and white. Any other combos?
Thanks... Wayne
There's a pic of it in another thread in this forum.
Hello Vintage CCM,
I'm Looking for assistance finding the identity of the bicycle shown in attached pictures. It gives some clues, but has been repainted at some point and is missing the head badge. Seems to have been rebuilt at some point. Here's the key info:
- Serial #Y18071 stamped on seat post lug
- Tru-Wel England stamped into rear drop-out tube
- Bottom Bracket Lug stamped Made in England
- The steer tube lug is very unique. The curved top tube is tangent to it rather than intersecting it.
I have an old pocket size book from C. Munson Toronto, dated 1912. The book only has 1 new bicycle sold by them. It is 1912 British Bicycle. The bike is manufacturedby the Glasgow Cycle Co. of Glasgow. The bikes have this name on them. Steel nickel plated enamel center on the rims, New Departure hubs, mudguards, Lycett Imperial saddle, skip tooth chain, American adjustable bars nickel plated with grips to match the frame. Has anyone seen one of these bikes or a headbadge.There is only 1 picture of this bike but hard to see details. No badge picture.
I have a vintage penny farthing with radial spokes. The question I have is, would I have to take tire off of front wheel to tighten spokes?
If not, how would I tighten them? Thanks, David
Each year yhe Town of Almonte hosts Mississippi Bike Month in June. This year we intend to add a Vintage Bike Show to be held in the Almonte Arena on June 25th. We are looking to attract private collectors who are interested in showing off their "Gems" to the adoring cycling public. More information will follow as we formalize the details. For more information contact: dpalmer@causewayworkcentre.org
I have been sent photos of a Sunshine Waterloo kid's belt-drive bike. I think it's what they used to call a "sidewalk bike." It seems to take a regular automotive fan belt. Is it very rare? I wonder, was it a failed experiment or were these made by other manufacturers as well? I imagine the sole purpose was to keep the cost down - comments? I will try to post photos.
Just got my 1897 Brantford Red Bird bike up on wheels I brought this bike or parts of it back from New Zealand last winter. Bike is complete and rideable now . Just put new wood rims on bike and took it for a ride works great. But it is stretch for me as the frame is 26inch Has Sager saddle shown in 97 catalogue and original tool pouch. Wood handle bars. It is match for my Ladies bike.
Does anyone have any info on what this possibly might be? Bought it last week with some poor pictures thinking it might be a CCM with one of those odd ball chainrings. Turns out it is a Majestic and also has an odd chainring. I was already there and the price was right so it came home with me. It's been repainted, and it is probably older than I thought. It has some interesting features that may help identify it.
Serial number is 58961 and is located on the rear dropout.
The cups for the headset are integrated into the lugs.
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Friend of mine took a picture of this while in Montreal last month. Looks very interesting, anyone know anything about it. It's the only picture he took.
