used Hetchins for sale

Feb 2010

Hetchins For Sale
Used, NOS

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Hetchins owners wishing to sell their bikes or frames may place ads (incl. fotos and/or links to other web sites) here free of charge. Private offers only. Please supply frame number with description. Sellers, please be guided by the grading system below. Buyers, be advised that The Editor cannot certify the accuracy of any information given. All deals are the sole responsibility of the buyers and sellers. The Editor can offer assistance in identifying model types and production years.

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grading scale

grade description

1 Concours condition in every respect. NOS, never built up, or built up but not ridden (e.g., dealer's display model), or professionally restored and not ridden since (unmarked rims). Documentation/history available. Mirror-like chrome, no scratches or nicks in paint, transfers correct and intact. Grade 1 bikes are very rare.

2 Very good original condition, or few miles since renovation. Frame shows only very light wear, few chips in paint or transfers. All original parts. Bright chrome, at most a few superficial marks ('polishing scratches').

3 Used but not abused. Frame shows wear and/or light rust, chipped transfers, but no serious damage. Original parts show wear. Rideable without work.

4 Badly worn. Frame shows heavy wear and/or rust and/or pitting. Original parts replaced or defective. Chrome shows blisters or dulling. Not presently rideable, but can be restored with some work.

5 Requires restoration. Frame shows heavy wear and/or serious rust and/or damage (dents, pitting). Chrome peeling. Parts missing. Cycle crashed, weathered, disassembled, and/or poorly restored. Major work (investment) required.

For Sale: Experto Crede type ii, 1959, 23 1/2", Italian style road racing frame and fork (matching serial numbers). No Dents or damage but paint work needs to be fully restored. Bike in UK. Make offer. Please email for photo's.
Contact: Nigel
email: nigelharris881AThotmailDOTcom

For Sale: Hetchins, 1954, curly, model and size not given. Complete with stronglight chain set, Campag Gran Sport rear mech. Chrome fork, resprayed white with black lug work; No badge or transfers. Bike in UK. Make offer.
(ad placed Jan. 2009)
Contact: Gower
Tel.: (UK) 07764 617 016

For Sale: Magnum Opus iii, 2005, road bike, curly, Columbus Life tubing. Less than 200 miles since new. Bike in UK. Make offer. Fotos (the cream-colored one)
(ad placed Oct 2008)
Contact:

For Sale: Bob Jackson Legend, frame number 23112, 50cm, curly, Reynolds 531 Competition tubing. Rear brake-cable routed inside the top tube. Audax bike, cost Ł1200 to build, and includes the following components: Campagnolo Veloce rear gear, ergo levers, hubs, 9-speed cassette, triple chainset, and bottom bracket Shimano 105 front changer, Campag Record chain, Mavic MA3 rims, DT spokes, Shimano RSX 100 brake callipers (to give mudguard clearances), Shimano Ultegra headset, Shimano pedals, Scott Liteflite bars, Bontrager stem, SKS guards, Vredestein Ricorso tyres. The bars are anodised black and are scratched where some nitwit tried to adjust them without loosening the stem, otherwise everything is in top condition. It is little ridden - just a few hundred miles, looks almost as good as new, I've found a tiny 2mm chip on the rear stay, but that is ALL! Bike in UK. Make offer. Foto
(ad placed August 2008)
Contact: Steve Willard
email: mail__AT__stevewillard.co.uk

For Sale: Bates, Cantiflex, Diadrant fork, made at Westcliffe-on-Sea Essex 1950's. Original handbook. Frame size 22" seat tube 1". Components not period, but are very good quality all round: Cinelli bar and stem, Campagnolo hubs, mechs and crankset, Bluemels mudguards in a lovely pearl yellow (rear is slightly cracked but could be glued and last a fair bit longer). Bike in UK. Make offer. Foto
(ad placed August 2008)
Contact: Steve Willard
email: mail__AT__stevewillard.co.uk

For Sale: Brilliant Six-Day, 1943, 57cm, fluted seat tube. Frame recently restored and not ridden since. Components: Chater Lea head clip (just rechromed), Reynolds stem, South of France type bars, GB Hiduminium brakes & levers, Harden low flange hubs on Constrictor Asp rims (32h, 40h), Chater Lea chainset & ring (just rechomed) w/ Chater Lea pedals (just rechromed), Simplex TDF NOS late 40s model mech, Brooks B17 saddle. Grade 1. Bike in Amsterdam.
(ad placed February 2008)
Contact: Raffaele Giordano
email: raf.gio--AT--gmail--DOT--com

Swap: Magnum Opus fork, full chrome, canti bosses, to fit 25 inch frame. Fork in Oregon. Trade for fork to fit 22-1/2 inch Magnum Bonum.
(ad placed August 2007)
Contact: Al Garcia
Tel (USA) 907-276-1387

Offered for trade: MAGNUM BONUM, 1952, 22 inch, curly. Color scheme: deep purple and cream with gold lugwork. Low miles, very good condition. Pictures available. Bike in the USA. Looking for: most any curly model from the 1950s in 21" (54cm). Paint and decal condition does not matter, but must be rust free and without tube damage.
(ad placed March 2007)
Contact: Philip Delfeld
scooterpants at yahoo.com

For sale: BOB JACKSON, 1998, Model Arrowhead, Reynolds 653, 56cm seat tube, 56cm top tube, 74-degree head tube angle. Frame/fork only. Color scheme: dark blue flam with celeste blue metalic lugs, pearl white panels, lugs picked out in red; chromed dropouts, right chainstay, fork crown. Internal brake cable on top tube; braze-ons for down tube shifters, dual water bottle cages, guide and stop for rear derailleur, tunnels under bb. No eyelets on dropouts. Grade 1; dealer's exhibition piece, never assembled. Frame in Germany. EU 750. Fotos
(ad placed Dec 2003)
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please quote reference nr.: MS-001

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grade	description
1	Concours condition in every respect. NOS, never built up, or built up but not ridden (e.g., dealer's display model), or professionally restored and not ridden since (unmarked rims). Documentation/history available. Mirror-like chrome, no scratches or nicks in paint, transfers correct and intact. Grade 1 bikes are very rare.
2	Very good original condition, or few miles since renovation. Frame shows only very light wear, few chips in paint or transfers. All original parts. Bright chrome, at most a few superficial marks ('polishing scratches').
3	Used but not abused. Frame shows wear and/or light rust, chipped transfers, but no serious damage. Original parts show wear. Rideable without work.
4	Badly worn. Frame shows heavy wear and/or rust and/or pitting. Original parts replaced or defective. Chrome shows blisters or dulling. Not presently rideable, but can be restored with some work.
5	Requires restoration. Frame shows heavy wear and/or serious rust and/or damage (dents, pitting). Chrome peeling. Parts missing. Cycle crashed, weathered, disassembled, and/or poorly restored. Major work (investment) required.