i have a ccm elan and wondered if anyone could give me some info on it. the bike is intact and in good shape except for the handlebars which have a lot of rust

Maybe a little more info, more detail in title, and some pics might help get you some responses.

Hope this is a help.

The Elan was not the top of the line in the roadster category. Yours is likely of early to mid seventies vintage. You should be able to find a two digit number stamped into the rear hub.

Nice enough bike but not worth spending a great deal of money on, in my opinion. I have owned several but never really wanted to keep one. That comment is not a reflection on the bike. I just prefer road bikes.

When I worked at a used bike shop here in mtl it seemed like all I did was refurb Elans. Fine bike, don't break the bank.

The Elan was a middleweight, touring, 3 speed model, produced 1973-1977. The model was reintroduced by Velo Sport following the 1983 bankruptcy of CCM. If it's olive green, it's one of the 1970s models. They were extremely popular with cyclists intimidated by derailleurs, particularly middle-aged and older people. CCM produced two other models that were virtually identical, except for colour and the presence of derailleurs, the 5 speed Elite in brown and the 10 speed Esprit in purple. CCM survived the mid-1970s on the sale of these three models and the Targa. They're ubiquitous in most of Canada. Please post pics and the serial number.

Hi all.. yes I know this thread is old but is that someone can show me a CCM Elite 5 speed in brown please ? thanks