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1. […] frames that stressed durability and then punctuating them with ornate, hand-filed lugs. Hyman Hetchin’s frames are often thought of in this way, […]

2. Need info on a track bicycle I discover from a yard and this name and Japanese character is found on the bicycle.
   Tunesaburou
   Special Handmade bicycle
   Serial no:75-1554
   I was told that it is bridgestone can’t find on the net.
   Will appreciate any help

3. Wanted pre war bicycle/frame hobbs of barbican,holdsworth,claud butler,selbach,buckley etc seeking an accles and pollock,reynolds or super taper tubing model 23″ or larger please

4. I found your article (written in 2005 but which I have only just come across !) to be fascinating.

   It told me things that even I,Alf Hetchin’s son,didnt know so I would like to say a belated well done.

   There is one aspect of the article that is factually damaging and totally incorrect….

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   Despite Hetchins continued success throughout the years, the aging Alf decided to sell the business due to financial difficulties and poor bookkeeping
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   My Dad was an excellent bookeeper and an asute business man
   and the claim that financial difficulties forced him to sell the business is absolutely nonsense and totally untrue.

   For a number of years my Dad used to muse “One day I wouldnt mind selling up”…..as a family we would smile at this in the same way we would had he have said “One day I would like to play football for Spurs”..his favourite football team.

   The reality was that my Father had absolutely no real intention of selling the business and when,out of the blue,Jake Rivera,the manager of the singer Elvis Costello called in to order a frame and then followed it with an offer for the business my Dad reacted impulsively,it was a good offer and neither me,my bother or sister were going to takeover the business,so after a few days thought and with encouragement from us he agreed to sell.

   Had Jake not made an offer my Dad would happily have continued running it.

   The business was not in any difficulty whatsoever.In the preceding few years my Dad bought a holiday apartment in Nice and led a comfortable life

   My Dad was a lovely man and amazingly modest.Everyone who met him liked him.

   He never boasted about the fact that he owned a company who we think made the world’s finest cycle frames.He alays acted with humility and restraint

   He would have loved your article but would have resented an allegation which was totally without foundation.

   I therefore would request that not withstanding the fact that the article was published four years ago that you issue a retraction.

   Best Wishes

   Paul Hetchn

5. Excellent article! Well written and informative.