Just finished my latest project. 1920's loop frame Hercules

[shadaboot27]

I've just finished my latest project. A late 20's or early 30's Hercules loop frame bicycle. The bike has been totally stripped down, thoroughly cleaned, then put back together with all new bearings/grease, tyres and tubes. Everything else is totally original.

Here are some before pics:

 

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Some pictures of it finished with black tyres:

 

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And then some picture of it with creme tyres:

 

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And some more

 

[jonny jeez]

Very nice. Amazing the difference the cream tyres make.

 

[shadaboot27]

Do you think the creme tyres look better?

 

[raleighnut]

Do you think the creme tyres look better?

I'd stick to black/gumwall if it was mine.
Nice job though

 

[jonny jeez]

Do you think the creme tyres look better?

Yes much.

 

[Hugh Manatee]

Very good. How did you get that rust off the wheel rims?

 

[shadaboot27]

Very good. How did you get that rust off the wheel rims?

With a wire brush and then I sprayed WD-40 on them after to protect it from rusting more.

 

[midlife]

I quite like the cream tyres . Just out of curiosity what does the "B" logo on the grip stand for? I'm more of a 70's person.....

Shaun

 

[Moon bunny]

Another vote for cream tyres.

 

[shadaboot27]

I quite like the cream tyres . Just out of curiosity what does the "B" logo on the grip stand for? I'm more of a 70's person.....

Shaun

I have no idea to be honest. I would like to know myself.

 

[Daddybus]

I have no idea to be honest. I would like to know myself.

B for Bluemels???.. I'm voting cream too

 

[Hover Fly]

Yea, Bluemels.
Stick with the cream.