Originally Posted by steelbikeguy

looking at your list of bikes, I can't imagine that you were really looking for a Bob Jackson all that much?
I think the Bruce Gordon or DiNucci would be a bit more nicely built.
... but curly stays are pretty cool!!...

I wonder if someone is building Hetchins under license now? The ownership of the brand has moved around a bit since my frame was built.

It does raise the issue of who still builds traditional British steel bikes. I think Mercian is still in business?
Or.. there are plenty of builders in the USA who would build you a very nice frame too! (incl. Mr. DiNucci. I don't think he gets enough publicity)
Mark DiNucci had a cool unpainted frame on display at the 2015 NAHBS. I took a bunch of photos, and they show just how precise his work is. Amazing!





Steve in Peoria (I have many more photos, but don't want to get too far off topic)