The International Club appears in 1949 as Models 13, 14 and 16, welded by a low-temperature process with 73° head and 71° seat angles. From 1951 to 1954 it was Models 40, 40a and 40b, welded in Reynolds 531 (or Kromo from 1952), with 27in rims in 1951.
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
- Welded by low-temperature process1949 · 13 (Mk I), 14 (Mk IV), 16 (Mk II) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
- Reynolds 5311951 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- welded1951 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- 1⅛in top tube1951 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- Welded1952 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7; 1953 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9
- Reynolds 531 or Kromo1952 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
- Reynolds 531 or KROMO1953 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9; 1954 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Gears and drivetrain
- 3 to 5 speeds1951 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Wheels and tyres
- 27in rims1951 · 40, 40a, 40b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | International Club · 13 (Mk I), 14 (Mk IV), 16 (Mk II) | Welded by low-temperature process; 73°/71°; 41in wheelbase. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5 |
| 1951 | International Club · 40, 40a, 40b | Reynolds 531; welded; 1⅛in top tube; 27in rims; 3 to 5 speeds. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1952 | International Club · 40, 40a, 40b | Welded; Reynolds 531 or Kromo. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7 |
| 1953 | International Club · 40, 40a, 40b | Welded; Reynolds 531 or KROMO. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9 |
| 1954 | International Club · 40, 40a, 40b | Reynolds 531 or KROMO. | 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.
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1949 catalogue (transcription) (p.5)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1951 catalogue (transcription) (p.6)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1952 catalogue (transcription) (p.7)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1953 catalogue (transcription) (p.9)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1954 catalogue (transcription) (p.7)