“The Canadian Cycle and Motor Company was formed in 1898 through the amalgamation of several smaller Canadian and American bicycle companies.  In 1921, CCM began producing its top-of-the-line racing model, the Flyer. It remained in production with very few changes until 1940, when the factory turned its focus to manufacturing armaments for Canada’s armed forces in the Second World War. The Company kept some of the Flyer frames in storage and sold them after the war ended in 1945. The Flyer was a top-class racing bike in its day and was held in high regard by cyclists around the world.” Via.