More Junk! 1950 Hercules Sports
I picked this one up today for a fair price. A 1950 Hercules 3 Speed Sports.
This was built before Raleigh aquired the company in 1960.
Here it is purchased.
At some point in it’s 66 years the original trigger has been replaced by a Sturmey Archer 3/4 speed trigger.
Head badge looks good.
The drive side crank is strangely bent and filed to clear the chaincase.
I suspect the spindle is backwards…
Sports Model decal.
Old style calipers that take a specific cable.
An N.O.S. cable included in the sale.
Interesting brake levers.
An odd cable stop. I don’t think it’s correct.
Period pump.
Enclosed chain case.
Nice grips.
Hercules A Type 0 three speed hub made under licence from Sturmey Archer.
Made in England! So there you have it.
Work to follow.
This is the closest ad I could find from 1950.
Burgundy with white fenders.
Three Speed Mania 
Nice find!
August 4, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Nice to see a true vintage bike, like the oiling hole on the front hub. Tired of people calling 80’s Raleigh’s vintage makes me feel old.
August 4, 2016 at 1:38 pm
Nice bike! original chrome and paint! I like it. Good luck with this one.
August 4, 2016 at 1:41 pm
The cable stop may be original but for 4mm cable not 5mm. Brake levers are interesting but the nut facing outward I suspect out of the nut& bolt jar. Still this is a great find , congratulations.
August 4, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Nice one . There’s no much bikes branded Hercules..
August 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm
That is a beauty! I know you’ll give her all the love she needs and deserves. keep us posted!
August 7, 2016 at 5:12 pm