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Originally Posted by NormanF
Hellenic stays have been around since the 1920s and aren't new.

The Triple Triangle is what makes GT iconic. My GT Eightball is really a minimalistic work of art.
Very true.

The examples I'm most familiar with are those produced by Hetchins. Hetchins is possibly best known for their unique ways of configuring frame tubes, such as their "vibrant", or curly, seat and chain stays.

An example of a Hetchins with hellenic stays is found here:
Hetchins Magnum Bonum Hellenic 1967
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