1969 CCM Galaxie
A very clean example on Kijiji last summer
The project bike, donated by film maker Alan Zweig.
This Galaxie was given a quick makeover and turned into a nice little 3 speed roadster. I would normally leave the paint on a bike as found but this example was pretty rough as it had been left outside for the better part of 10-15 years. The original Sturmey Archer hub was replaced by one from Community Bicycle Network on Queen and the bars from Bike Pirates on Bloor.
The bike was sold (at cost) to Josh, a student of mine. He didn’t really like it so he brought it back and swapped it for another one. It then went to Alexandra (student) who was deported last year and once again, the bike came back.
This bike was originally owned by another film maker, Don Mckellor
and can be seen in his short film, Hot Chicks on Bikes.
The bike is currently in my possession again.
It’s going to a new home this weekend…..
and hopefully it’s story will continue.
1960 Oxford 3 Speed
This could be a re-branded Robin Hood. Union Cycle Company. Currently listed on Kijiji Toronto for $300.00. It is a tall frame, Precision Engineered and Safety Tested!
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Union Cycle is a bit of a mystery brand with bikes being built in Japan, Germany, Holland and England. Below, a nice Japanese version. You can see how closely they were copying an English bike.
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New Home for an Old Friend
This Supercycle 3 speed, pulled from the trash 3 years ago, has found a new owner in Hamilton and is currently getting a make over. Photos to follow soon.
Coming soon, the Third Annual Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show!
Sunday July 27th at Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto.
The work in progress below.
Below the almost finished bike.
A NOS CCM chain ring!
His and Hers Vintage Raleigh (Eatons) Gliders
These Raleighs were made for the Eatons’ depatment store chain here in Canada and re-branded as Eatons Gliders.
Raleigh Fireball 5 Speeds
Two Raleigh Fireballs featuring the short lived 5 speed internal hub and the Twin Shift 5 stick shift.
When we were kids these shifters were known as “Nut Busters”.
Both bikes are currently for sale on Kijiji Toronto.
CCM Galaxie Rat Bike
Alan Zweig’s old CCM Galaxie has been modified with a vintage Wrights saddle, not leather but a composite material. It’s actually very comfortable.
The bike as it originally appeared.
A short video with Don McKellar riding the bike.
Film by Kathy Weinkauf.
Toronto Vintage Bicycle Show This Weekend
Response to the show has been very positive, so we’re expecting a good turn out of bikes to show and for sale. Come on down!
12:00 noon – 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!
1969 Raleigh Catalogue
The potential buyer wrote the prices out. $74.95 for the top of the line Superbe.That would come out to $467.29 today.
Assorted Bicycles Around the City.
A somewhat rare Bridgestone bicycle.
A Raleigh built Eaton’s Glider.
A Raleigh built Eatons Road King.
Not Sure about this one….
Another Glider.
A somewhat bare Raleigh Superbe.
A Ladies’ 3 speed Raleigh Sports.
1969 and 1954 Road King 3 Speed
Built in England for Eaton’s.
Another Road King from 1954 for sale on Craig’s list Toronto.
Sturmey Archer Throttle Shifter
Currently for sale on Kijiji Toronto.
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