1920's elgin and Early 1900's CCM Cleveland Info Needed

[cr250mark]

I Recently had a opportunity to pick up 5 Very nice Old Bicycles.
Two of these bikes being : 1 Old elgin expecting 1920's and 1 Cleveland - CCM Expecting early 1900
I have done some research and know some Info but I would like to acquire more information.
Would you think Elgin was Military Related ? Olive color with fine Black pinstriping. Look like motorbike handlebars ?
Front wooden rim Back metal with paint matching bicycle.
Any info?
CCM Has Original leather grips with "CCM " stamped Leather bag. Wood Rims.
Elgin Serial # A6277
CCM Serial # K18629

 

[pedal4416]

Those bikes are in great shape! I love that elgin!

 

[cr250mark]

Both Have original Paint and pinstriping.
Do you have any idea about Model of this Elgin.

 

[chitown]

Both Have original Paint and pinstriping.
Do you have any idea about Model of this Elgin.

That Elgin is awesome! I think the bottlecap headbadged Elgins were made by Excelsior Cycle Co in Michigan City Indiana. I've never seen one with that color though. I would guess it's from 1918-20 as Olive Drab was popular around then. I don't think it's military issue though. Can you take pics of the lower seat stay where the fender is attached? This may help confirm it's a Mich City Excelsior.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[David Brown]

Does the CCM Cleveland say Toronto on the head badge or Weston if it says Weston it is after 1917 or so. Nice bike,great original seat.

 

[oldy57]

Gibson pedals in red on the CCM. That is rare. Both nice bikes.

 

[cr250mark]

Thanks for Feedback on these bikes.
I am going to attach several other picts. of these Bikes
The CCM head Badge Says Canada Cycle and Motor Co. Limited Weston Canada.
Looking for a Model Name and or Brand for either of these bikes .
I have more info on CCM from Interenet "History of CCM manuf. in Canada" Not sure of exact age.
Little to Zero On Elgin . Have Not Seen this Exact bike Yet in Any literature. Close but not !
I have Not been able to track these serial numbers either . Maybe to Early ?

 

[cr250mark]

Thanks For Looking !!

 

[chitown]

The 1922 Sears catalog shows options of "Arizona Brown" on the the diamond frame and the youth model offers "black with green finish"

I can see in one of your pics the lower stay bridge which confirms it being a Michigan City Excelsior built bike.

Thanks for posting them here on the cabe! What are your plans for them? I would be interested in the mens Elgin if you were to sell.

Chris

 

[Dobie]

CCM Cleveland is a 1927