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After noticing there are many styles of head badges for Hercules I thought that we could pin it down to a year range. Looks like it is much more complicated than that.
I have read that the 3 speed hub is the best way to find an age. Unfortunately the hub is caked with stuff. It may be quite a...
I was given this old Hercules bike about 10 years ago. I was in a barn for who knows how long. I realize that it has little to no value. However, I hang onto it because it may make a cool project one day.
I have looked and looked for info to narrow down a date or model.
The badge says...
I realize a Guerciotti is not really in keeping with the theme here except that it is mostly green. Someone did post a Bianchi earlier so the door was open. Thank you! I enjoy all the bikes posted!
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2007/5/4/trail-fork-rake-and-a-little-bit-of-history.html
Another great article from DM.
Please search his blog for more.
I apologize for my comments earlier. I reacted without thinking. This time may I share something more constructive and useful. The is a blog post from a retired English-American frame builder Dave Moulton. He has vast knowledge about frame building and design theory...
Is geometry really an issue on anything other than high end road bikes?
Even with those the limits to comfort and handling mostly come from a limited range of adjustments. Most middle weight bikes have loads of adjustments.
I actually have more bikes than I can comfortably store so mostly looking for parts. Anything high end or mid level from the 70s and 80s , Italy or Japan.
My very first nice bike was a 1982 DX 4000.
I put many thousands of miles on that thing. Ended up trading it for another bike around 1988. Cool to see yours! Brings back lots of great memories.
I am not real sure. There have been discussions about the FD brand in BikeForums. I remember the name Aquila being discussed. Could that be a possibility?
After noticing there are many styles of head badges for Hercules I thought that we could pin it down to a year range. Looks like it is much more complicated than that.
I have read that the 3 speed hub is the best way to find an age. Unfortunately the hub is caked with stuff. It may be quite a...
I was given this old Hercules bike about 10 years ago. I was in a barn for who knows how long. I realize that it has little to no value. However, I hang onto it because it may make a cool project one day.
I have looked and looked for info to narrow down a date or model.
The badge says...
I realize a Guerciotti is not really in keeping with the theme here except that it is mostly green. Someone did post a Bianchi earlier so the door was open. Thank you! I enjoy all the bikes posted!
http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2007/5/4/trail-fork-rake-and-a-little-bit-of-history.html
Another great article from DM.
Please search his blog for more.
I apologize for my comments earlier. I reacted without thinking. This time may I share something more constructive and useful. The is a blog post from a retired English-American frame builder Dave Moulton. He has vast knowledge about frame building and design theory...
Is geometry really an issue on anything other than high end road bikes?
Even with those the limits to comfort and handling mostly come from a limited range of adjustments. Most middle weight bikes have loads of adjustments.
I actually have more bikes than I can comfortably store so mostly looking for parts. Anything high end or mid level from the 70s and 80s , Italy or Japan.
My very first nice bike was a 1982 DX 4000.
I put many thousands of miles on that thing. Ended up trading it for another bike around 1988. Cool to see yours! Brings back lots of great memories.
I am not real sure. There have been discussions about the FD brand in BikeForums. I remember the name Aquila being discussed. Could that be a possibility?
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