A more generic fork with a chrome crown, instead of the iconic Raleigh tube fork, Endrick rims instead of the Raleigh Westrick type rim, and no air pump pegs or chaincase bracket braze-ons. These chainwheels were similar to the Williams "utility" model F170, found in catalogs of the period. Typically they had a brand unique headbadge and transfers, mattress saddles instead of leather, a generic chainwheel not containing any brand names, initials,or symbols in the web of the chainwheel.
The frame was the same as used on the Raleigh Sports. These budget versions were manufactured at the Raleigh plant at Nottingham. Importing a three-speed allowed them to compete in the expanding US market for light weight "English Racer" type bikes. AMF had its own RoadMaster bicycle line but these where the typical heavy single speed American balloon tired bikes. This is an example of a bike exported to the American Machine and Foundry (AMF) company and marketed as an Hercules/AMF three-speed. This practice of exporting re-badged budget versions of brand named English three-speed bicycles continued after the merger with Raleigh. He asked me to promise, that i would never sell it to anyone.Before the merger TI had been exporting re-badged budget versions of their bicycles to the US manufactures, chain stores, and mail order companies, These were sold under the customer's own brand name. He just wants me to take care this bicycle, just like he does. He came and directly said that, i should not be worried about the price, he is willing to give it to me under the normal price. You could have any badge or name put on the bikes if you ordered enough from Raleigh and the others. Example: The Indian motor cycle company had Phillips make their bikes in the mid 1940s starting in 1946-1947.
So, i was just ignored him as he showed up with that bicycle. Phillips, Raleigh, Hercules and others produced bikes for hardware stores, bike shops, and other companies. But, i lost my interest on it by remembering that antique bicycle are very expensive. A couple minutes, he showed up with a bicycle, that from a distance, i knew that i have fallen in love. And beyond my expectation, this skinny old guy asked me to wait for a while under that tree. He talked with us for a while about antique bicycles. It hurts my feeling to find out, that beautiful bicycles have been merchandised, so that only the rich are able to effort it.
But, my difficulties were some that i found were not antique enough, and the price is so expensive. I answered him, that i am looking for an antique bicycle. He said he has been watching us for a while, and asked us, where we were going. A skinny old guy came and said hello to us. When the sun is near to its sunset, i took my break at the small corner of the street, under a tree with my husband. Theirs were just ordinary bicycle, that have been painted and remodified to be seen as oldies. I have visited places that were known for bicycle. I have been walking around in an old and famous city for its antique.
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