came at the same time as an American bicycle industry consolidation: the American Bicycle Company was formed by 42 manufacturers, and soon afterwards announced plans to open a branch plant in Canada called the National Cycle Company.

Massey-Harris and Gendron Bicycles also moved some bike manufacturing to the Junction in the HA Lozier factory.

's cycle's manufacturing facilities were taken over by the Canadian government and declared an essential war service.

Two simple, one-speed bicycles were manufactured and then shipped in wooden packing crates to the Canadian army.

According to WWII veterans, the Rambler was popular with U.S. and British armed forces as well as Canadians.

[7] By the late 1970s, the company was experiencing yearly losses and had to rely on the government for loans to keep itself solvent.

A change of ownership failed to improve matters and the company declared bankruptcy in January 1983.

factory in Weston is the location of a Tim Hortons coffee shop The community continues to honour CCM with bicycle themed lampposts.

[6] The CCM Cycle website remained online until February 2008, then displayed an under construction message until the end of May 2008 when it went offline.

introduced the Light Delivery Bicycle, a cargo bike with a stronger frame made of heavier gauge tubing and a basket.

[1] In the late 1940s, a "Pixie" bicycle motor was installed to assist with heavy loads and climbing hills.

Hercules Coaster Brake, Dunlop "Fort" Tires and other high-grade equipment.

During the 1970s, the company produced the popular and inexpensive CCM Targa road bike, as well as higher-end road bikes including the Silver Ghost and the Campagnolo-equipped (custom built) Tour du Canada.

[18] City- and touring models included the Calico, Capri, Centennial, Concorde, Elan, Elite, Encore, Galaxie, Grand Sport, Imperial, Sunspot and Targa.