(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)
Bicycle Type: Lightweight
I PICKED UP THIS HERCULES (MADE IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND) IN STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA. IT HAS A TOP-TUBE SHIFTER AND AN UNDATED STURMEY-ARCHER REAR HUB. THIS APPARRENTLY MEANS THAT IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1940/41. ONLY THE SEAT, PEDALS AND (I SUSPECT) TYRES ARE NOT ORIGINAL. I FOUND IT IN A SORRY STATE AND HAVE ENJOYED CLEANING IT UP, SCOURING THE RUST OFF THE CHROME PARTS ETC. I USE THIS BIKE REGULARLY IN MY MEADERINGS THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF STELLENBOSCH. PHOTO CREDIT: CHARL CILLIERS. E-MAIL: CHARLCILLIERS@
