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Hetchins Curly (Known correctly as The Vibrant Triangle) were most certainly not the mid 20th Century equivalent of the Modern Day oversized carbon frames .I have had in the early 60's( and stupidly sold a 1937 Hetchins Curly Track Frame.It was a 19&1/2" frame built for specific track use and used on the track.In the early days at Herne Hill and later at Fallowfield- Manchester & Bootle Stadium-Liverpool.It was later altered to road drop outs anb rebuilt with the good gear of the day.They were built with beautiful lines/tight geometry and ridden by some of the best.As with the one in the lead #1 submission when finished with 3/4 Chromed Stays & Full Chromed Front Forks they were STUNNING.No amount of fancy paint work can disguise an over engineered carbon frame irrespective of whose name is on it.Look into The Hetchins web site and SALIVATE.Happy and Safe Riding whatever your steed may be.My current joy is a Nice Little Italian.