Found this thing while Yard Sailing (Sale-ing) today. I immediately thought it was a Raleigh Sports, but closer inspection reveals it is a Hercules with some random Schwinn stuff thrown on (??). I dunno... I took it home anyways. :roll:
Frame/fork- Hercules branded. Nottingham England.
Stem- Raleigh type but no markings.
Bars- Raleigh type.
Grips- one is Schwinn, and the other is a three speed grip shift for the SA hub.
Fenders- Definitely Raleigh types, but again no markings.
Crank set- Looks like the earlier Schwinn type.
Seat- Beats me.
Brakes- Schwinn approved.
Pedals- blocks have no reflectors, and no marks.
Front wheel- Schwinn type with center knurling. "Schwinn approved" hub.
Rear wheel. Sturmey Archer AW hub. 3 speed. 1965. Rim is marked "Made in England".
It's gotta punk look. I threw on some busted jeans, put my hat on backwards, and cruised it around the neighborhood.
Mike.
Frame/fork- Hercules branded. Nottingham England.
Stem- Raleigh type but no markings.
Bars- Raleigh type.
Grips- one is Schwinn, and the other is a three speed grip shift for the SA hub.
Fenders- Definitely Raleigh types, but again no markings.
Crank set- Looks like the earlier Schwinn type.
Seat- Beats me.
Brakes- Schwinn approved.
Pedals- blocks have no reflectors, and no marks.
Front wheel- Schwinn type with center knurling. "Schwinn approved" hub.
Rear wheel. Sturmey Archer AW hub. 3 speed. 1965. Rim is marked "Made in England".
It's gotta punk look. I threw on some busted jeans, put my hat on backwards, and cruised it around the neighborhood.
Mike.