HotRodGirl

[HotRodRob]

Decided to do a build-off bike with my daughter. So in order to keep her interested, we are doing a 49' CCM ladies balloon tire 26" for my wife. Kinda slow on the start and I still have to get it out of storage this week but we'll get there. She's pretty pumped to get started.

[deorman]

Nice basis.

[HotRodRob]

First two pieces to the build.

[sensor]

good to hear theres going to be 2 happy ladies after this
great start

[xddorox]

I love your bike selection, but then again I'm biased http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=4167

[garagegoon]

First two pieces to the build.

Old rims for sale?

[icyuod2]

representing ontario! and with another ccm. you go rob!
leigh

[RatRod Diva]

Is that a CCM Victoria? I have one coming to me very soon from my favorite Canadian and I can't wait to get started on it. Well after I finish my Huffy Galaxie of course lol. Of all the girl's frames though, the Victoria is my favorite..love those long curvy lines. I'm going to keep the 700c wheels on her though, I found some beautiful cream tires from electra that will be put on her as well.
Good luck!

[HotRodRob]

Thanks for the comments everyone. As far as I know it's not a Victoria, although it looks just like yours Gerry. Its original paint and there is no evidence of Victoria badging anywhere. As for the wheels they are not for sale.....yet I hope I can make Ontario proud on this build.

[xddorox]

Victoria is the name I gave my bike. It was never a CCM model, that I know of anyways. The "Victoria" on my bike's chainguard was painted by me. Rob's bike is a rare balloon tired version of that bike. (Mine was a 28 inch wheeled roadster converted to 26 inch). Explanation over, proceed with build.

[HotRodRob]

Thanks for clearing that up Gerry. Got the bike home today and teardown begins

[RatRod Diva]

Edited because I was wrong lol

[xddorox]

I don't want to highjack this thread, but the first bike pictured in your reply Diva is the one I built and the name "Victoria" was painted there by me. You can call them that if you want, but they were never named that by CCM. I gave the bike the name Victoria because that frame design dates back to the Victorian era. Once again, proceed with build

p.s. I am kinda flattered that people might think my brush work is factory issue.

[RatRod Diva]

Well color me confused! lol Ok then what model is your bike? All this time I'm thinking I had a Victoria coming to me based on that pic. The bike I'm getting is the same bike that you have and now it remains a mystery as to the model.

[HotRodRob]

Well color me confused! lol Ok then what model is your bike? All this time I'm thinking I had a Victoria coming to me based on that pic. The bike I'm getting is the same bike that you have and now it remains a mystery as to the model.

From what my CCM book says, if it has the 26"x2" tire it is a balloon. If 26"x 1 1/4" or 1 3/8 it is a Collegiate. Hope this helps but we'll know better once you get it and post some pics. And hey that confused me too, Gerry's bike is pretty convincing, just goes to show he knows what he's doing.