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Re: Thanks you for the great replies - fascinating. From your thoughts about who had built the frame do you have an idea of the approximate date? I don't have the bike with me at the moment so cannot provide the frame number which would probably answer that question!

Re: Re: Thank you for your private message - I cannot reply because of me being a new member I assume. Great information thanks and I will be happy to keep you and the board updated on my progress. Thanks again

Not sure - my guess was 80s or 90s.

Agreed Keith - looking at a 1953 Hetchins catalogue Campagnolo front and rear ends were offered as an option for the princely sum of 18 shillings

I cannot remember if it's 50s or early 60s - it was verified by the Hetchins register anyway and my feeling is that is is late 50s. Unfortunately I am in Ireland and the bike is in the UK so I can't check the serial number for confirmation. I have asked the register if they can confirm as they...

Re: Re: Thank you - I picked the frame up pretty cheaply as back in the day they weren't going for much. I think it was re-painted by Argos and was always ear-marked for a fixed wheel. It was fun building it up and it's a bike I think looks great but more importantly rides really well

Re: Re: Thank you BB - I will have fun looking at all the options and will hopefully get it to a point where I am happy with and I really appreciate everyone's input.There's no rush but maybe lockdown has finally got to me and I need a project to keep me busy!

Thank you Holio - yes it's Shimano 600 on there for some reason but I will almost certainly go for Campy gears and possibly chainset although considering Williams or Stronglight

Thought I'd share an image of my Rourke that I built up back in the early 2000s (still have it and it's a lovely ride)

Hi I'm a new member here but not new to vintage bikes as I have accumulated a few over the years including a Holdsworth Mistral bought new in the early 80s that I cycled down the length of the Nile on (fitted with GP4's!!) - and yes I still have it! I have a 50s Hetchins which I believe is a...