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It's been a while since I visited this site, but I had to log in to offer congrats to the winner. This is a well executed bike with beautiful proportions. Well done, sir.

More research suggests this bike is mostly original, which is surprising (to me at least). Once its own entity, Hercules went through a few owners, but by the time they were made in Nottingham, Raleigh had ownership. I guess that explains the Raleigh parts, but it seems they reserved parts...

Found this thing while Yard Sailing (Sale-ing) today. I immediately thought it was a Raleigh Sports, but closer inspection reveals it is a Hercules with some random Schwinn stuff thrown on (??). I dunno... I took it home anyways. :roll: Frame/fork- Hercules branded. Nottingham England...

That coon tail is totally rockin'! Mike.

I like this bike, and I dig the paint. Personally, I wouldn't mess with it, but ultimately it's yours, so.... Mike.

ha ha! Every time I pick it up, it loses a part.

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Unused: stuff which can be in just about any condition, really. It's just a claim most of the time.. Original packaging (or price tag, etc): the product/packaging can also be in any condition (used or unused). Anything claimed to be "mint" or "MIP" (mint in packaging) or "NIP" (new in packaging)...

I hear ya! :) I just saw en ebay ad that said- "It's used, but basically NOS". I felt like sending an email that said "I heard there was a woman who had a child, but was basically a virgin. It was such a rare event, she's world famous. Your item must be pretty special..." Mike.

I used the popular little Canon SD780 (AKA the "ELPH"). It's a cult classic. I dig it. It's slightly smaller than the size of a deck of playing cards, so it took these "all-thumbs hands" some time to get used to it, but I'm starting to dial it in.... Looks like this-->

Growing up in a farm town of the midwest, I learned rust was bad. It was the bane of every farmer. Guys who restored classic cars hated it, too. I assumed it must be a terrible thing. It has taken me years to reverse that way of thinking, but I now appreciate rust- especially when it is in an...