Old Ned
Old School Grand Master
From my late friend's collection of catalogues I have initially selected this one to show. It is a large publication, usefully housed in a type of sprung binder with removable pages so easy to scan! Hercules at the time (which I reckon is around 1950, definitely post war as one of the boys bikes is named 'The Jeep') were one of the largest UK cycle manufacturers of utility, sports and childrens bikes. Amongst many pages of components for roadster and childrens bikes there are these.
I've heard of the Perry 'back-pedalling' brake (or 'Coaster' as it is called) but not used one. The hub-gear is new to me (was it a Sturmey-archer design manufactured under licence or all their own?) and the derailleur is one I've only read about.
Has anyone ever had, seen or used any of these items?
Lots more brochures to scan in due course!
I've heard of the Perry 'back-pedalling' brake (or 'Coaster' as it is called) but not used one. The hub-gear is new to me (was it a Sturmey-archer design manufactured under licence or all their own?) and the derailleur is one I've only read about.
Has anyone ever had, seen or used any of these items?
Lots more brochures to scan in due course!