I.D.ing 50's Hermes
10-11-19, 03:28 PM
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I.D.ing 50's Hermes
Hello All. I just joined and am trying to I.D. a Hermes bike from my Aunt. Any help is appreciated. 
10-11-19, 03:58 PM
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Post in this thread and you'll get some answers:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-3-speeds.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-3-speeds.html
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There was also an Italian Hermes badge.
The examples have seen of those were of lugless construction and dated from the early 1960's.
They had derailleur drivetrains done with Huret gears.
Sold in chainstores of the day for about sixty-five dollars U.S..
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There was also an Italian Hermes badge.
The examples have seen of those were of lugless construction and dated from the early 1960's.
They had derailleur drivetrains done with Huret gears.
Sold in chainstores of the day for about sixty-five dollars U.S..
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Last edited by juvela; 10-11-19 at 04:39 PM. Reason: addition
