1901 CCM Brantford Red Bird Racer Model 57

[David Brown]

My 1901

CCM Brantford Red Bird model 57 Racer. Has original CCM stamped Hussey Bar stem and bars. Has new wood rims and original front Branford hub. Fixed gear with new block chain. I would love to see an original catalogue showing this bike.Looking for period correct toe clips for the pedals

 

[corbettclassics]

I'm pretty sure I sent this to you many yrs ago Dave but here it is again.

 

[David Brown]

Hi Bill
Yes I think I got that from you .Still have it framed and mounted on my bike wall.

 

[locomotion]

I'm pretty sure I sent this to you many yrs ago Dave but here it is again.

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hi Bill,
Do you have any information about the Brantford "Black Bird" model by Goold / Brantford Bicycle Co in your achives?
I have seen many Brantford "Red Bird" bikes but only (2) Brantford "Black Bird" bikes (the 1901 here is a CCM Red Bird, different from the originals Brantford Red Birds)
I own a men version and I have seen a ladies model a few years ago and that is it
I have not been able to find more information
Max

 

[corbettclassics]

hi Bill,
Do you have any information about the Brantford "Black Bird" model by Goold / Brantford Bicycle Co in your achives?
I have seen many Brantford "Red Bird" bikes but only (2) Brantford "Black Bird" bikes (the 1901 here is a CCM Red Bird, different from the originals Brantford Red Birds)
I own a men version and I have seen a ladies model a few years ago and that is it
I have not been able to find more information
Max

I'm not sure Max. I don't recall having anything on the Black Bird but will check. Thx

 

[locomotion]

Badge

 

[Blue Streak]

1888:

1896 (first ad found listing Black Bird)

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1898:

1899 (last ad found listing Black Bird)

1901:

 

[David Brown]

Picture of my Ruby Rim Brantford1897 .Has the same Badge as the Black Bird

only that it says Ruby Rim

 

[David Brown]

One of the Partners of the Goold Bicycle Company W J Knowles came from the town of Elmira Ontario where live.