Hello ... AMF HERCULES 3-speed'r
08-05-08, 08:44 AM
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Hello ... AMF HERCULES 3-speed'r
Hello all...I have a 1969 AMF (Raleigh) HERCULES 3-speed (Sturmey Archer hub) roadster.
I live in the albany, ny area. I used to go cycling alot...I used to go 4-wheeling alot...I used to work on old engligh cars and trucks alot...but...then i got married
just getting back into cycling now since the kids are almost 5.
I live in the albany, ny area. I used to go cycling alot...I used to go 4-wheeling alot...I used to work on old engligh cars and trucks alot...but...then i got married
just getting back into cycling now since the kids are almost 5.
08-05-08, 06:56 PM
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Hi Johnny, there is a great deal of affection in the Classic & Vintage forum for those 3-speeds 
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The cars and all cost a lot of money, but cycling is cheaper and better for you
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Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
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.The cars and all cost a lot of money, but cycling is cheaper and better for you
.Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!East Hill
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08-07-08, 05:33 AM
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Bikes: 1968 Raleigh Twenty, 1968 AMF Hercules, 1970 Schwinn Varsity Sport, 1979 Schwinn Continental II, 1983 Nishiki Cresta, 2006 Jamis Coda Sport
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Long lost twin
Looks like my Bridget has found her long lost twin! I scored her late last year from a fellow who was "into" old 3-speeds. He had his sights set on a winter project, but she was just in too good of shape. I have done nothing but wax her since. She's a great bike to take to the park, where I ride with my 7 y.o. daughter. It's more her speed.
08-07-08, 06:09 AM
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Nice ride....Too bad the bikes didnt get frame #rs stamped on them or we could find out just how close they are to each other
There is always an older twin I picked up mine at a garage sale...i asked if he would take $5 he said yes...estaticly mind ya...I looked in my pocket I only had $2...I appoligized that I would have to goto the car for a minute....I started to walk back to the car to get a 5 from my wife and he stopped me and said $2 is fine
2 tubes and 2 new tires...and its good to go.
The decals are shot...anybody have a source of reproduction ones?
08-07-08, 06:54 PM
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Nice ride....Too bad the bikes didnt get frame #rs stamped on them or we could find out just how close they are to each other There is always an older twin
I picked up mine at a garage sale...i asked if he would take $5 he said yes...estaticly mind ya...I looked in my pocket I only had $2...I appoligized that I would have to goto the car for a minute....I started to walk back to the car to get a 5 from my wife and he stopped me and said $2 is fine
2 tubes and 2 new tires...and its good to go.
The decals are shot...anybody have a source of reproduction ones?
There is always an older twin I picked up mine at a garage sale...i asked if he would take $5 he said yes...estaticly mind ya...I looked in my pocket I only had $2...I appoligized that I would have to goto the car for a minute....I started to walk back to the car to get a 5 from my wife and he stopped me and said $2 is fine
2 tubes and 2 new tires...and its good to go.
The decals are shot...anybody have a source of reproduction ones?
. Try eBay for repro decals...I
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09-15-08, 01:00 PM
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here are some updated pics of my new DD for the next few months.
I picked up a new dyno-light/taillight and built a rear rack from scraps.
I picked up a new dyno-light/taillight and built a rear rack from scraps.
09-18-08, 06:55 AM
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Nice! The paint looks quite nice still.
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10-19-08, 07:31 PM
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how do you tell the year of these bikes? I just picked up one and the hub is dated 1961
