Thursday, June 30, 2022

Correction: Hercules 1940s era street bicycle. Prepping to Restore. "Safety Model".

[Correction to this post -- I had previously mentioned "Raleigh" but this is another Birmingham maker: "Hercules"!]

  • Front/Rear Tyre Spec: 37-590 26 x 1-3/8 Inches
  • Tube: 26" x 1.50, 1.75, or even large may fit.
  • Tyre Link: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/tires/590.html
    • 590mm ISO, 26"x1-3/8"
    • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AYMK5S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
  • Chain: 105 Link Pins counted. Replaced with Single Speed Chain.
    • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089WXYHW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details












Raleigh Bicycle





Preparing to remove wheels and replace the tyres.

Eye catching elements:
  • Brazed Steel Tube into Lug fittings
  • Brooks Saddle
  • Center Stand!
  • License plate from the '70s
  • Rod Brakes - brake upwards into the rim from below!
  • Sturmey Archer 3 Speed Rear Hub. GB PAT 498820 649009
  • Includes rear tyre driven light generator and light. 
  • Includes pump!
  • Child "Companion Saddle" on top tube for a little tyke to join safely. Emphasis on little.





 


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