I got the frame kit from Ebay, but at that time I didn't know what size it is - 26 or 28inch. The seller neither. It was supposed to be a touring bike, as u can see at the not used mounts for chainring protection. I was happy after I tried out some 700C wheels - it worked out. But the rear dimension was something about 115mm. Pretty odd, but I found some hubs from Mailard, which had 110mm and some spacers included. The Rigida Chrina rim in polished is still the best and most honest choose for building up a vintage bike. With other high quality parts from BLB, Vittoria, Selle San Marco, MKS and NOS Brake levers from Alternburger, the perfect Vintage bike was finished!
Frame:
Hercules Touring frame 56cm 700C
Fork/Headset:
Hercules
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sturmey Archer FCT 22, FAG BB
Pedals:
MKS
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dicto 16t, SRAM 1 speed 1/8
Derailleurs/Shifters:
-
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco ROLLS
Brakes:
Weinmann/Road Bike brake
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mailard/Rigida Chrina/Vittoria Randonneur
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mailard/Rigida Chrina/Vittoria Randonneur
Accessories:
Alternburger Brake Levers NOS
Added by nobel-hobel. Last updated about 11 years ago.
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Nice looking frame I've got a vintage Puch frame with he same details where the rear brake bolts too
Posted over 10 years ago
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1960, 60s, alternburger, hercules, orange, rolls, singlespeed, vintage
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ChrisCase says:
Lovely bike with a great colour scheme. I particularly like the head tube lug lining. Had a Hercules in my teens although I don't remember much about it...
Posted over 6 years ago