Pre-Raleigh Hercules - Craigslist FOTD?
12-29-18, 01:18 AM
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12-29-18, 05:20 AM
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As I was surfing through CL yesterday, I came across a rather intriguing ad for a girls Schwinn bicycle that was being offered along with a Hercules bicycle. The ad read:
As it turns out the rear hub has been replaced with a Shimano 3-speed at some point in its life and appears to have lead a somewhat rough life since the fenders are a little bent and scratched up. Overall, though given the bicycle appears to be a Pre-Raleigh model, I suppose it's not in too bad of shape for a 50 year old bike.
Can someone confirm that this is a Pre-Raleigh bicycle? Also, how can I determine the age of this bike? Does anyone know of a serial registry for Hercules bikes?
For Sale:
Older Schwinn bike,
In decent shape
Buy the Schwinn and get the Hercules bike for free Hercules is a 3 speed
Both bikes need a little TLC
Of course, I was primarily interested in the Hercules, but if the price of admission meant taking a bike I'd either flip or give away, so be it! The Herc was free after all! Message sent. Message received from seller this AM and I'm taking a drive to PA.Older Schwinn bike,
In decent shape
Buy the Schwinn and get the Hercules bike for free Hercules is a 3 speed
Both bikes need a little TLC
As it turns out the rear hub has been replaced with a Shimano 3-speed at some point in its life and appears to have lead a somewhat rough life since the fenders are a little bent and scratched up. Overall, though given the bicycle appears to be a Pre-Raleigh model, I suppose it's not in too bad of shape for a 50 year old bike.
Can someone confirm that this is a Pre-Raleigh bicycle? Also, how can I determine the age of this bike? Does anyone know of a serial registry for Hercules bikes?
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12-29-18, 08:30 AM
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I wouldn't say that. The pre-Raleighs were completely different bikes. After 1960, Hercs were simply Nottingham style light roadsters and Hercules badges with no connection to their Birmingham heritage.
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Would you believe: I have a Hercules wheel, dated 1954 (B type 4) that I don't need. It's a complete wheel, with a Dunlop rim. Where are you located?
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12-30-18, 08:43 AM
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Pre or early TI Hercs still had some of the quality but it was not the same.
Don't get me wrong, I have two TI Hercs but they require considerable more TLC than the older workhorse pre WW2 bikes - but it is something I enjoy doing.
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