General Information

Serial #

1C122

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Metal bicycle frame is predominantly maroon-coloured, with some white trim on fenders; silver metal handlebars, bell, lamp, oiler and saddle post; black metal chain. Dark brown/black leather saddle and covering on hand grips. Two reflectors mounted on rear fender have red synthetic faces; lamp has clear synthetic face. Black synthetic (?) inserts on metal pedal foot rests. Wires to brakes and light on rear wheel frame have cream-colour synthetic covering. Black synthetic [bakelite ?] switch on lamp. Black synthetic tires mounted on silver metal rims.Metal license plate is yellow, with black text.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

221.0 cm

Width

56.0 cm

Height

110.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Non-motorized Ground Transportation

Category

Cycles & cycling

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

CCM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Manitoba

Period

This bicycle used c. 1965 + Not used after 2012.

Canada

The “Garry” Bicycle was manufactured by CCM for J.H. Ashdown Hardware of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It seems that CCM manufactured a motorbike or Cleveland model bicycle and replaced the head badge with one that reads “Garry, J.H. Ashdown” instead of a standard CCM head badge. The collaboration with J.H. Ashdown allowed CCM to sell and market bicycles through brand names at hardware stores across the country. In Western Canada, the “Garry” was carried by J.H. Ashdown Hardware and in Eastern Canada the “Zenith” was carried by Marshall-Wells. The “Garry” model was probably named in recognition of J.H. Ashdown’s contributions to the building of Upper Fort Garry into Winnipeg. This particular bicycle was purchased by Mr. Patterson’s father-in-law, Harold, who purchased it new in Winnipeg. The bicycle was used in Winnipeg until the family moved to Ottawa. When they reached Ottawa the bicycle was modified to include a dual gear system on the rear hub to make it easier to ride on the hills in Ontario. The dual gear rear hub and the new sprocket are normal CCM parts.

Function

Used for personal transportation, and for recreational purposes.

Technical

The bicycle has been modified with CCM parts to adapt it to new road conditions.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

"THE J.N. ASHDOWN HARDWARE CO. LIMITED/ WINNIPEG/ REGINA, SASKATOON, CALGARY & EDMONTON" and "GARRY" printed on metal head badge on frame. " [maple leaf motif] MADE IN CANADA" printed on decal applied to frame. Serial number "1C122" stamped into frame side below seat post. "GIBSON" appears in raised print on pedals. "WICO" cast on bell cover, and stamped into finger pull. "FAIR LITE/ PAT. No 233077/ REG. NO.- 732564/ H.P.C. No. 107" cast in raised print on reflector housing. " Tornedo/ DUOMATIC/ MADE IN GERMANY" stamped into derailer. "BICYCLE 1974/ 37273/ OTTAWA" appears in raised print on bicycle license. Most text on tires is illegible; marked "DUNLOP"; "V 160- MADE IN CANADA- 28 X 1 1/2 F13" stamped into tire rim.

Missing

Unknown: appears complete.

Finish

Metal bicycle frame is predominantly maroon-coloured, with some white trim on fenders; silver metal handlebars, bell, lamp, oiler and saddle post; black metal chain. Dark brown/black leather saddle and covering on hand grips. Two reflectors mounted on rear fender have red synthetic faces; lamp has clear synthetic face. Black synthetic (?) inserts on metal pedal foot rests. Wires to brakes and light on rear wheel frame have cream-colour synthetic covering. Black synthetic [bakelite ?] switch on lamp. Black synthetic tires mounted on silver metal rims.Metal license plate is yellow, with black text.

Decoration

CCM logo incorporating wings, and maple leaf decal appear on frame.