Re: [CR]Query to Hetchins Owners/British wheel questions

(Example: Production Builders:Tonard)

From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:11:45 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Query to Hetchins Owners/British wheel questions
To: teaat4p@yahoo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 2/26/04 11:11:33 PM, teaat4p@yahoo.com writes:


> I cannot decide on rims for my Hetchins. I', hung up on: round, big hole
> through center, a lot of little holes in the circumferance. Not much of a spec.
>
> May I ask what rims are on your Hetchins and why you chose what you did?
>
>

Hi, Richard,

I am not exactly sure about your question, but I have 1967 Hetchins with "AVA" tubeler rims. These are almost like Mavic Champion Du Monde.

I did not choose those rims, whoever built up the bike did first, and I am taking them over as current owner. I think those are original because considering those facts;

1) The production period is about right time line.

2) British bike buildesr often used those brands (AVA, Mavic) at the time.

3) But I have seen Weinnman also, but not too many Fiamme.

4) I also have seen British guys used 32/40 holes 27-1/4"rims priors to 1970, these are very strong.

I have my question for British bike experts;

A) When are the peak time line for 26-1/4" wheels?

B) Are they ever used for racing?

Thanks,

KEN TODA, High Point, NC, I am late starting due to 10" snow on my driveway!