1955 Hetchins Vade Mecum

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johnnybentwrench

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Jun 25, 2015

• #1

Hi Everyone, Sold a Racycle and bought this. I have wanted a 50's hetchins for sometime and finally found one. I am looking for appropriate english parts 32H and 40H hoops, stem, handlebars, seat post bolt, crane set (cottered)
I sent the frame set out for a proper paint job this one is garbage

 

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Iverider

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Jun 25, 2015

• #2

These are great bikes and will make a decent rider. Is the original paint what is pictured? If so it doesn't look that bad.

 

bulldog1935

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Jun 26, 2015

• #3

looks like a very cozy frame - there is a google groups member, Hetchins Pete, who may be able to help you hunt down some parts. I'll pm this link to him.

 

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johnnybentwrench

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Sep 21, 2015

• #4

Finally rideable. Paint and repairs done by Franklin Frame and Cycles Excellent work, Good prices and fairly quick. My dream bike. John Los Angeles, CA

 

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Dale Alan

I live for the CABE

• Sep 22, 2015

• #5

What a beauty,congrats .

 

bulldog1935

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Sep 24, 2015

• #6

thanks for the update. Probably not as functional as Maes bend, but that bike would look great with a South of France style bar
http://www.hilarystone.com/CChandlebars.html
(check out the Dawes Concorde bars)

 

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johnnybentwrench

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Oct 1, 2015

• #7

I have a correct set of GB bars. To narrow though. I want to find a cyclometer for it. John Los Angeles, CA

 

bulldog1935

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Oct 1, 2015

• #8

johnnybentwrench said:

I have a correct set of GB bars. To narrow though. I want to find a cyclometer for it. John Los Angeles, CA

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I think everybody went for narrow bars into the mid-80s. My '76 Raleigh came with 36mm-or so Maes

 

SirMike1983

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Oct 1, 2015

• #9

You made the right choice. The Racycles are interesting, but a Hetchins frame is far better, I think.

 

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johnnybentwrench

Finally riding a big boys bike

• Oct 4, 2015

• #10

SirMike1983 said:

You made the right choice. The Racycles are interesting, but a Hetchins frame is far better, I think.

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I don't miss the Racycle one bit. I have always wanted a 50's Hetchins curley stay. I am so happy with it I ride it everyday. John Los Angeles, CA