I may have this in the wrong part of the forum, but it's not really a technical issue, just a general query.
My youngest (12) wants to learn about bicycle stuff. I suggested restoring an old bike and he was up for it.
In the cellar I found my wife's old bike from her 6th form/student days in the 80s. It was already old back then.
It's a step-through, swept back bars, rod brakes, sprung saddle, heavy chain guard (not enclosed), seat stays that bolt on, oiling point for the BB. No gears and altogether very cute. Big, heavy mudguards etc.. I imagine it's from the 50s, but have no real idea.
It may be too far gone, but I suspect not.
The maker's name appears to be HERCULES. There's no other badging on the bike.
1. Is/was Hercules a known maker of bicycles?
2. What is a smart place to go looking for parts for this thing? My boy is quite keen to have a crack at it, although it looks to need quite a few bits.
This is not to do with trying to generate money. The thing was slowly rotting into the brickwork in our cellar and I thought he might enjoy breathing some life back into it.
Excuse my ignorance; any pointers would be most welcome.
My youngest (12) wants to learn about bicycle stuff. I suggested restoring an old bike and he was up for it.
In the cellar I found my wife's old bike from her 6th form/student days in the 80s. It was already old back then.
It's a step-through, swept back bars, rod brakes, sprung saddle, heavy chain guard (not enclosed), seat stays that bolt on, oiling point for the BB. No gears and altogether very cute. Big, heavy mudguards etc.. I imagine it's from the 50s, but have no real idea.
It may be too far gone, but I suspect not.
The maker's name appears to be HERCULES. There's no other badging on the bike.
1. Is/was Hercules a known maker of bicycles?
2. What is a smart place to go looking for parts for this thing? My boy is quite keen to have a crack at it, although it looks to need quite a few bits.
This is not to do with trying to generate money. The thing was slowly rotting into the brickwork in our cellar and I thought he might enjoy breathing some life back into it.
Excuse my ignorance; any pointers would be most welcome.