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 hot 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
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| 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. |
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For Sale: Experto Crede, 1964, 22 inch. Pressed lugs, straight pencil stays, fastback seat stays (some call them shot-in), vertical dropouts, sloping fork crown with short tang.
Renovated by Les Rigden Cycles (Brighton) early 1990s. Color scheme: deep burgundy flam, gold lining, color-bars crest transfers on ht and st; no chrome.
Components as follows. Chainset: TA cotterless, satin-finish, 52/40T. Mechs: Campagnolo ‘Nuovo Record’ front and rear. Bar-end levers. Brakes: ‘Universal’ side-pull brakes, integral quick release. Pedals: Campagnolo ‘Record’ road. Bar and stem: Cinelli. Saddle: Brooks ‘Team Professional’, large copper rivets. Seat post: Campagnolo ‘Record’ twin-bolt. No wheels. Grade 1. Asking 475 GBP or best offer. Bike in UK. Fotos
(ad placed May 2008) Contact: Harry Smith email: harmar99 --AT-- btinternet --DOT-- com |
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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 |
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For Sale: Experto Crede, 1954, 22-1/2 inch, curly. Color scheme: black enamel, chromed ends, head badge, original script dt and laurel wreath (Tottenham) st transfers. Mostly period equipment, incl GB brakes, Brooks B47 saddle, steel crankset. Grade 2-3. Bike in UK. Asking price: 650 GBP (or best offer). Fotos
(ad placed January 2008) Contact: Alan Livesey email: alivesey789_AT_sky.com |
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For Sale: Vade Mecum, 1956, 21-1/2 inch, curly. Color scheme: black enamel, chromed ends, head badge, restored ca. 1970. Mostly period equipment, incl GB Coureur Plus brakes, Brooks B15 saddle, steel crankset; newer Suntour mech. Grade 2-3. Bike in UK. Asking price: 650 GBP (or best offer). Fotos
(ad placed January 2008) Contact: Alan Livesey email: alivesey789_AT_sky.com |
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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 |
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For sale or swap: EXPERTO CREDE, 1965, straight, 23 inch, fork not original. Grade 3-4. Trade for 21 - 23 inch Jack Taylor curved frame or bike or Hetchins track frame. Anything
considered. Frame in UK. Foto
(ad placed July 2007) Contact: Pete email: info AT atworkappointments DOT co DOT UK Tel (UK) 0117 9423394 |
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Offered for trade: MAGNUM BONUM, 1952, 58 cm c-to-c (23"), 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 |
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For sale: MAGNUM OPUS, 1962, 62.5 cm c-to-t (24 5/8"), straight. Color scheme: original solid enamel, no chrome. Original Tottenham transfers including script d.t., and bronze (type 2 Mazak) head badge. Components (as originally imported): saddle Brooks B-17, brakes GB Coureur 66, stem Titan steel, handlebar Titan alloy (engraved), crank Williams 3-arm steel, double chain rings, pedals Lyotard, mechs rear Simplex nylon (five speed), front Simplex lever-operated, hubs Campagnolo quick-release front and rear, tyres wire-on. Condition 2, no rust. Bike in Pennsylvania. Make offer.
Fotos
(ad placed Feb. 2007) Contact: Phil Petrick Tel (USA) 610 767 3557 philpetrick1_AT_aol.com |
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For sale: EXPERTO CREDE, 1958, known from Hetchins Register. Color: Cream main tubes, orange lugs and bridges with pearlesent lacquer overspray and gold lug lining. Fairground decals and painted headbadge. Frame includes silver Chris King threaded 'Gripnut' headset and custom-made Robin Mather lugged chrome stem (to match frame lugs), with integrated front brake cable hanger/guide for cantilever brake. Can also supply Campagnolo early single ring (modified double) Chainset and Record Fixed hubs. Intended for fixed road use only. Condition Grade 2: not completely built up or ridden since full renovation by Argos Cycles, late 2005. Renovation included the addition of cantilever brake bosses on the fork. Offers in the region of GBP500. Location UK.
(ad placed May 2006) Contact: Nigel Harris Nigel.Harris_AT_colaik.com |
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For sale: VADE MECUM (type I), 22 1/2 inch, curly. Original black paint and Tottenham transfers. Components as follows: Campag pedals, n/record front and rear mechs, GB bars, 700c tyres on L/F Royce hubs, Universal side pull brakes. GBP 425 to UK buyer.
(ad placed August 2005) Contact: Kevin Hamel kevin AT khamel.wanadoo.co.uk |
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For sale: CHROME STEM, with Nulli Secundus lug pattern. 1960s vintage. Rare and unusual item. UK.
(ad placed Jan 2005) Contact: Mick Butler allondon_AT_tesco.net |
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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) Contact: please quote reference nr.: MS-001 |
