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completely custom (hence the non-wavy chain stays)
I'm sure it's been said before in this thread (and I've probably got it from somewhere on here), but I've heard that straight-stayed Hetchins (Hetchinses?) are more valuable than wavy-stayed ones. The wavy stays became a kind of trademark and were produced much more.
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They do seem more unusual for sure. I have however seen one real life wavy-stayed Hetchins and did think it looked pretty cool nowadays and agree that’s probably what many people associate them with.
This also has proper pencil thin seat stays which is apparently a good thing too
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That would not be correct. Market for wavy ones is still and will remain much stronger.
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Foreigner65
Oh neat, I’ll take a look. I gather it was completely custom (hence the non-wavy chain stays) and cost £50 for the frame (only) back in the 50’s. That lugset certainly puts it in the right era.