| Industry | Bicycles |
|---|---|
| Founded | 10 September 1910 in Birmingham, England |
| Founders |
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| Defunct | 3 December 2003 |
| Fate | Dissolved by parent company |
| Headquarters | , |
| Parent | Tube Investments |
The Hercules Cycle and Motor Company Limited was a British bicycle manufacturer founded on 9 September 1910[1] in Aston in England.[2]
The name Hercules was chosen for its associations of durability and robustness. The company was founded by Edmund and Harry Crane and started life in Coventry Street, Birmingham, England, initially producing 25 bicycles a week.[3]