The Anglo-Continental is in Claud Butler's 1936 catalogue on 27 or 26in sprint wheels with a Cyclo, Simplex or Osgear 3-speed, plus a Road Model version on high-pressure tyres. In 1939 it was built in Reynolds 531 with a Simplex 3-speed or as a single-speed, and a 'Sprint' version had wood rims and tubular tyres.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Frame and fork
- H.M. butted tubing1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
- Reynolds 5311939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Gears and drivetrain
- Cyclo, Simplex or Osgear 3-speed1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
- Simplex 3-speed or single speed1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Wheels and tyres
- 27 or 26in sprint wheels1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
- a Road Model version had high-pressure tyres1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
- a 'Sprint' version had wood sprint rims and tubulars1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | "C.B." ANGLO-CONTINENTAL MODEL | H.M. butted tubing; 27 or 26in sprint wheels; Cyclo, Simplex or Osgear 3-speed; a Road Model version had high-pressure tyres. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11 |
| 1939 | C.B. Anglo-Continental Model | Reynolds 531; Simplex 3-speed or single speed; a 'Sprint' version had wood sprint rims and tubulars. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.