juls
05-17-09, 05:59 PM
Been thru the web/can't find anything related to this model; but 3 speeds. Decent condition...worth $150? :love:
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Hercules 5 speed? (age unknown)
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juls
05-17-09, 06:03 PM
This didn't post where I thought it would/was reading thread on help on appraisals etc....It's a 5 speed/Hercules ....serial #2194536
jjvw
05-17-09, 09:46 PM
Interesting. It looks like a 60's-70's Hercules with some Colt parts attached to it. Assuming that it came from the Raleigh factory that way, I've never seen one set up like that before.
juls
05-18-09, 05:09 AM
It has Sturmy rims and heron stamp on hubs and bar clamp. Looking for sort of an appraisal; Thinking of upgradeing the deraileur and brakes (definately saddle); but don't want to mess with its value if its a rare kind of thing. Wonder what happened to all the five speeds........
bikemeister
05-24-09, 12:28 PM
That half chain guard really adds to the overall feminine appearance of the bike - sort of reminds me of a mini-skirt or something. The chain is partially exposed - ooh, it's naughty!
Very nice machine! You'd think somebody who appreciates fine workmanship would fork over $150 easily
Very nice machine! You'd think somebody who appreciates fine workmanship would fork over $150 easily
juls
05-25-09, 04:06 AM
Thanks for the reply bikemeister/good analogy on the chain guard...I flipped the bars (easy to reverse) and put on a new seat; now looks like a sporty gal. [Naughty and sporty:haha] She's out on cl now for 125-see what happens.
roccobike
05-25-09, 01:01 PM
If you want a vintage bike that old in that condition and don't want to spend $50 on gas searching yard sales and thrift stores (and still not finding it), you're going to have to pay the person who has it. I think $150 for that bike is about right. Think of the time you saved and the gas money not to mention you found what you wanted.
juls
06-01-09, 03:28 AM
She went for 110 to a very happy new owner. :thumb: