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Just like trailers, bicycles are a class of military vehicles for which I´d like to call more attention to.
On eBay I came across a Canadian CCM "Rambler" up for auction, of which I am posting details and pictures here in a quest for more information on this subject in general, and to make sure this particular bike does not disappear into oblivion after the auction.

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MILITARY BICYCLE CIRCA 1942 Canadian CCM "Rambler" s.n. 4H9626 Item number: 6514942998

Description:
This bicycle was bought at a garage sale here in Sherbrooke. Unfortunately it's history was lost. Could it have been brought back by a verteran? The bicycle has seen some hard use but is in riding condition (coaster brake is not real responsive). Pedals have wooden blocks (rubber shortage in 1942). Originally the entire bike would have been painted in military colours including the handlebars, spokes, hubs, chainring etc. Much of the khaki colour remains, although there is very little left on the handlebars, spokes etc. Veterans tell me that this CCM model was popular with U.S. and British armed forces as well as Canadians. The bike is all-original with the following exceptions: Handlebar stem (replaced with exactly the same style but shorter), mudguard reflector lens, rear mudguard nuts and bolts, front mudguard machine screw (oversize), tires (old but maybe not original). The original handlebar grips are missing. When I got this bike the fork stem was bent but this has been straightened. As far as other repairs required, there's a good bash on the seat tube (see photo). The rear wheel also has a bash at one point on the rim making it somewhat out of round. (You don't notice it while you're riding the bike). NOTE: The handlebar grips and bike stand shown in the photo DO NOT go with the bike-They were for display purposes only

I think, the australians have taken the same bike to GIARABUB (...and I wonder, how they wanted to drive it in the sand...)?

http://cas.awm.gov.au/pls/PRD/cst.ac...orer&bos=Win32

Shit. The link is not complete.

Give the search terms "ww2" and "giarabub". Then the oic appears on the second page.

Sorry, Kuno

This fit in here?

Hi, I don't know if this thread-link fits in with this thread, but here goes, just in case:

http://mapleleafup.org/forums/showth...hlight=bicycle

K.

This is a thread that looks of interest as I am thinking of buying a 1940s CCM Rambler that seems to be checking all the boxes at being of military service but I find it is like a black hole for learning anything about these bikes (specs, numbers purchased, etc). I 100% agree with Hanno that wartime bicycles are an area poorly looked at and next to nothing for info about, tons of stuff about American bicycles and the folding BSA but little info on other bikes at war.

And the cycle manufacturer's other contributions to the War Effort.

Were CCM and BSA(cycles) not also makers of BREN tripods?

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Originally Posted by Tony Smith (Post 263683)

And the cycle manufacturer's other contributions to the War Effort.

Were CCM and BSA(cycles) not also makers of BREN tripods?

CCM made bren tripods and their initials can also be found on many Canadian no4 rifle lower forestock nosecaps. I have seen their initials on some other pieces, but can't recall right now where they were.