History on the 1952 hetchins purchase

[redline1968]

That’s Very interesting thank you for the info.

In the UK, time trials (under the control of the RTTC) were run at various distances from ten miles through to 24 hours, as a way of circumventing the laws against cycle racing on the public highway.

 

[jimbo53]

A true work of bicycle art! Nobody does jewelry-like filigree lug work like Hetchins. Also love those crazy seat and chain stays!! You’re a lucky man to be the caretaker of this. The back story only enhances its value and collectability.

 

[redline1968]

Thank you very much... yes I too do see it as a work of British art.. it’s so much nicer in person and pleasing to the eyes. soon I will put it back together just been doing summer things and restoring my trans am at the moment so it will be a winter project..

 

[dave429]

Beautiful frame! I love that you have some of the history on bike. Were the rear stays designed that way for looks or were they suppose to benefit the frame in some way?

 

[redline1968]

Thank you yes that bit of history gives it life.. I’m not a expert on them I think it was designed to absorb rough road shock from riding on old English / euro roads.. there is a site dedicated to the hetchins bicycles and its history..a very good read.

Beautiful frame! I love that you have some of the history on bike. Were the rear stays designed that way for looks or were they suppose to benefit the frame in some way?