So does this mean my 1981 Southend Hetchins is a "real" Hetchins? No one answered that question when I asked before.
Joe
>The Hetchins is one I bought from Alf Hetchins when he came over for the
>Anaheim show in 1985 when he was retiring and selling the company. I sold
it
>back then, and have it on consignment now. It is a gorgeous Magnum Opus,
>57cm Red metallic with light blue panels, raised "H" on the head tube, 1/2
>chrome curly stays and forks. Full C-Record group with Cobalto brakes,
>Simplex retrofriction levers, XA stem and 64-42 bars, Omega aero rims,
>Michelin tires, Brooks Team Pro, Look red pedals. This bike has never been
>ridden and looks like it was built up yesterday. The asking price is
$4000.
>Seems like a lot, but you will not find a nicer 16-year-old Hetchins than
>this.
>I can send pics. Email me off-list next week as I am busy with the Seattle
>Bike Expo all weekend.
>
>Cheers
>Bob Freeman