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Also drilled and laced saddle (was a bit saggy).

In spite of getting these, I decided to stick with the originals (GB, but different shape). Rotated in stem a bit and moved levers. I like the white bar tape, but not sure about keeping it clean…

Some paint missing in places, but nothing to worry about. A bit of careful preparation, some layers of paint and I’m confident it won’t be noticeable - except close to.

Yeah, and in good nick and from a shop that has left few traces.

Of course detail (and sentiment) often play a part in purchase decisions.

Thread for ‘new’ Hetchins - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/new-to-curly-hetchins-no-2.494624/

Four months ago i didn’t have one. Story here - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/new-to-curly-hetchins.490259/ Now I have 2. This is after I washed it, also swapped saddle as original needed ‘treatment’. Friend who spends a lot of time on Gumtree noticed it, and knew I’d be interested...

Found another use for Raleigh spanner Williams’ chainset square nuts (1959 off different Hetchins)

Ok Thanks Will do Starting in a few days Will link from this thread

In other ‘news’ I started this thread 3 months when I acquired a Hetchins. I now seem to have 2! Should I start a new thread? Do I need help??

“Don’t take these comments the wrong way, it’s not my intention.” Not a problem Thanks for taking time to write a post. Obviously confirms my maxim of ‘personal choice’! Found some bars that should suit me. Many people have commented on my saddles’ orientations (not just on here). I...

Yeah, I think there may be some different bars on next week…

Depends Currently “Reserve not met” As anyone who uses eBay will know, some sellers have unrealistic ideas of ‘value’, so may not actually sell. I’ve never understood eBay saying ‘start with a low price it will attract more interest’. I’ve bought stuff for 99p…