Identify this Birmingham Hercules. 1963 sticker.
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Identify this Birmingham Hercules. 1963 sticker.
A few years back, I found this bike in a trash pile and put new tires on it. I ride it everywhere! But what year is it? It has a curved underbar and looks like it was originally painted red. There is a light on the front that is powered by the front wheel and it only has one speed.
On the front it says- H Hercules, Birmingham. On the back there is a license plate that says- Fresno 1969
And on another part it has two stickers that say- Oakland 1963, and Oakland 1967
Please help! What year is this bike? And do you know if my darling Hercules is worth anything?
On the front it says- H Hercules, Birmingham. On the back there is a license plate that says- Fresno 1969
And on another part it has two stickers that say- Oakland 1963, and Oakland 1967
Please help! What year is this bike? And do you know if my darling Hercules is worth anything?
Last edited by Chelsea Ann; 02-14-09 at 02:45 AM.
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Sounds like it has a Dyno-hub generator. One-speed? With hand brakes, or coater brake?
To help us identify it, please take some pictures and post them.
To help us identify it, please take some pictures and post them.
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I'll get pictures up soon.
It has coaster brakes. One speed.
I will try to post pictures as soon as possible.
Thanks!
-Chelsea
I will try to post pictures as soon as possible.
Thanks!
-Chelsea
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This Raleigh was posted on the "Saved From The Dump" thread on February 25th. Does you bike look similar?