[CR]FS: Hetchins and Bates Framesets

(Example: Framebuilders:Cecil Behringer)

From: <"raleypc@netzero.net">
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:07:37 GMT
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]FS: Hetchins and Bates Framesets

Hi Folks, I am pairing down the stable and here is the first of a few that need a new home: 1. 1958 Hetchins Vade Mechum I frame and fork - Straight stay, round for k legs, double plate fork crown, 23" ST, 22 1/2" TT, 72 deg parallel ang les, 120 mm rear, Agrati dropouts, pump peg on rear of seat tube, cable stops under top tube, rear dr cable guide , british racing green, white headtube and split seat tube panel, double red/gold boxlining, refinishe d (by me), a few nicks here and there, GREAT rider!! Includes TDC repli ca headset, original seat pin bolt. Reluctant sale! $450. 2. 1949 Bates BAR - Top of the line model with Diadrant forks, Cantiflex tubes, 24" ST, 23" TT, 115 mm rear, fender stay bosses, pump pegs on do wn tube, lamp boss, original black with white seat tube panel and double boxlining, needs refinish or could be used as if you have high patina t olerance, Elka lugs (I think), intregal headset cups, dents in TT from h andlebar (can be repaired) . I understand that these are nice riders, se ems very light! $225. Give yourself that special Christmas present this year! <gr>

Thanks,
Paul Raley
Leonardtown MD