Hetchins resto - the bike that taste forgot

Do you have any problem running the 13-28t freewheel? I didn't think the old derailleur can handle the large cog.

Those rules are fucking shit and best to be ignored.

i run a 34t on my super record rear derailleur with no problems

I remember for l'eroica, you did have a very small jump on that massive chainring of your thought.

a very small jump on that massive chainring of your thought.

philososcoble

I really don't understand the British resistant to mudguard despite living in a country where we benefit from it.

Same as the British motorist's resistance to buying winter tyres, despite it raining, sleeting and snowing every winter in the UK.

Not guilty on that count - I've just switched the Scooby from its winter tyres/wheels onto its summer tyres. I have 2 bikes with mudguards - that'll do for now.

Thanks for the comments, chaps. Looking forward to seeing the fruits of the Hetchins' sale, Jingle.

It's taken a while, but here you go:

Nice. Ironically I've never been a fan of the curly stays, but nice. Is that an Argos resto too?

Beautiful bike, and a splendid re-build. Really nicely done.

Nice. Ironically I've never been a fan of the curly stays, but nice. Is that an Argos resto too?

It's not a restoration, it's a brand new build. There was a lovely old Hetchins on e-bay around New Year for crazy money. I was seriously interested, but though 'I wonder how much it costs to have one built'. Turns out - less than you'd imagine.

Will post some proper pics when I have it in my grasp. For some reason, frame builders seem unable to operate cameras.

Ah, gotcha. Looks really good.

Nice job, however the excess paint in the cable guide could have been moved enough to push a cable through simply by heating the cable up with a lighter and slightly melting the paint as it pushed through.

Nice idea, never thought of that. Oh well, I'll know for next time.