This unwanted heavy
hulk came into the shop last year and has been moved from spot to spot. It
was going to be moved upstairs to hide it in the dark. When there was talk of
parting it out I had to bring it home. From what I can find out it is a 1969
Hercules ten speed. It was built in the Nottingham, England Raleigh factory.
Some of the parts are Huret and others have the Raleigh Heron stamp on them
(crank & hubs). It came with upright bars, fenders and head light. The rear
fender and light are missing but the light bracket and cool “peaked” front fender remains. The Huret rear
derailleur is missing but I have an old one to put on. This bike isn’t in as
bad of shape as the Follis Mixte that I rebuilt. (See my May of 2013 blog.) So
hopefully it will turn out OK.
