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1968 Hetchins Vade Mecum Mk I Bicycle

This 1968 Vade Mecum Mk I has its original paint and chrome-plated fork crown and lugs on the fork blades. It is shown as one of the examples of this model on the Hetchins website. It was built as a track frame, without provision for fenders. I installed the Sturmey Archer ASC three-speed fixed gear hub. Other components include Universal 68 brakes, Brooks B17 Champion Narrow saddle, and Pelissier alloy handlebars with an Alumite fancy ferrule.

1968 Hetchins Vade Mecum Mk I Bicycle
1968 Hetchins Vade Mecum Mk. 1

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Pelissier bars, lapped stem, Alumite fancy ferrule

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ASC trigger, Universal levers, Grab-On grips

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Chrome-plated fork crown, fork lugs with elaborate tangs

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Seat cluster detail

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Sturmey Archer ASC alloy three-speed fixed gear hub

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Brake bridge, tire cleaner

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Head tube lugs, side view

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Original head badge, rare Hetchins 6-day decal on seat tube

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