Vintage Hetchins “Roy King” Lugged Steel Road Bike

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Brand:

Hetchins

Price:

£650 – £900

Colour:

Black & Green

Logbook:

See here

Frame & Construction

  • Distinctive ornate Hetchins lugwork on the head tube, seat cluster, and bottom bracket.
  • Classic black frame with period white box-lining and a “Roy King” signature marking — likely the original owner or refinisher.
  • Matching dark green metal mudguards, a stylish and authentic period touch.
  • Original Hetchins headbadge and crisp down-tube decals, adding to its charm and collectability.

Components

A coherent and attractive selection of period-correct British components:

  • GB (Gerry Burgess) stem and handlebars — high-quality vintage British lightweight kit
  • Weinmann centre-pull brakes
  • Brooks leather saddle (Brooks Pro or similar)
  • Classic steel cranks
  • Quill pedals with toe-clips
  • Period wheelset with gumwall tyres
  • Downtube friction shifters
  • All braze-ons and cable guides appear original to the frame

Overall Condition

  • A beautiful example of a rider’s Hetchins — properly hand-built, authentic, and full of character.
  • Not a museum Magnum Opus, but a highly collectible British lightweight with many original features preserved.
  • The bike presents as complete, straight, and honest, with age-appropriate patina throughout.
  • A genuinely charming vintage machine — the photographs tell the story.