Hercules Bicycle Restauration Part 1
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My old bicycle became too small for me so I decided to go for this Hercules 28 inch possibly from the 50s or 60s. The frame is rust-free, the decals still in alright condition - but of course, after all these years, it isnt a bad idea to take a look at the bearings, the chain, and the wheels. Part 2 will be about fitting a u-Type brake to make it a bit safer and replacing the worn-out bottom bracket with a new one.
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That was really fun to watch. By now I think I have restored three bikes, much more modern than the Hercules. A couple comments: on bikes to this day, front and rear bearings are loose balls running in a race and held in by cones, as those rotors are called. If you have a device called a cone wrench you can tighten them by screwing in the cone. You can do this without taking off the wheel. Should be a thin lock nut on the cone. Never oil the wheel bearings; it dissolves the grease and causes damage. The rear hub is a Sturmey-Archer type. It is a complex piece of machinery and should not be disassembled without a set of instructions. A derailleur is simple in comparison! Bike looks beautiful, hope you sort out the bottom bracket.
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Bravo Adrian! My first bicycle in 1945 was a 20 inch Hercules with no gears. The brakes were the pull up type and were not very good as I recall. I also remember going over the handlebars and landing on my face because the cracked front fender buckled and stopped the front wheel suddenly. Thanks for the memories and good luck with your restoration project. I am very impressed by what I have seen so far.
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bitte mehr ;)
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Hab mal mit einem Kumpel ein S51 Getriebe zerlegt und es kamen mir ähnliche Kugeln entgegen :D
Leider haben wir eine Kugel verloren...als probs an dich :D
Gruß
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