CCM?

mabshaw · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Karma :

Hi.

I have enjoyed browsing and learning from member's wisdom for a few days now.

I know to steer clear of Chinese bikes, but, what about CCM? Are they any better? RL 125/TL 125. Any reviews or experiences? Some of the bigger bikes seem popular.

Thanks.
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Ol · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Karma :

Hi mabshaw,

if i'm being honest - i've never heard of CCM before Thinking

although i think their CR-40 looks stunning !!Clicky

sorry, i know that wasn't really any help at all !
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Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

It's a Chinese bike that's 'endorsed' by a small UK enduro/SM specialist manufacturer which itself doesn't have the best reputation for reliability. The CCM branding does give you some assurance on quality standards, but it's a much safer bet to just buy Japanese.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

As said, it's a not a "real" CCM. It's a rebadged chinese 125, avoid!

Usually I was under the impression CCM stuff was pretty good since it's just a jap motor in a CCM chassis.

Just go for a 125 from any of the big names. It'll be far less hassle.
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

CCM is actually a bolton based bike manufacturer, the bigger CC bikes borrow engines from Suzuki DR600/650 and the BMW F650 rotax series.

But if its a rebadged then I'd avoid.
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neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

I have had a bit of experience with CCM's.
The cheap ones are made in the far east/china, then shipped here where they are basically pulled apart and reassembled in Bolton at the CCM factory.
For the money they are, they are ok. Better than the usual Chinese shite, but not as good as the Jap stuff.
They are quite slow too...
I'd reccomend going for a CG/XL to be honest Thumbs Up

The FT710's however, are fookin awesome Thumbs Up

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mabshaw · L Plate Warrior Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Karma :

Thanks very much Thumbs Up

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current bike(s). '58 YBR 125. Shwinn panther cruiser with 58 cc engine kit AND Halfords Apollo mountain bike with 58cc engine kit Smile

lucyreddy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 11 Nov 2009 Karma :

Hello Mabshaw,
Myself Lucy Reddy.Most CCM bikes are simple mass-market bicycles. I have CCM MX300 Lady Bike.It is very Beautiful and well maintained 15 speed lady bicycle with Shimano Gear System.I am very happy with it.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

lucyreddy: different CCM I suspect.