Claud Butler listed a Polobike from 1949, when it was Model No. 32 with a 'Shortbase' design, a 36¼in overall wheelbase and studded tyres. It appears in every catalogue from 1951 to 1954, designed from experience of league polo.
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.
Wheels and tyres
- Westwood rims1949 · 32 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- studded tyres1949 · 32 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Polobike Model No. 32 · 32 | 'Shortbase' design; 36¼in overall wheelbase; Westwood rims; studded tyres. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1951 | Polobike | Designed from experience of league polo. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.13 |
| 1952 | Polobike | Polo machine. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.13 |
| 1953 | POLOBIKES | Built from league polo experience. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.17 |
| 1954 | Polo bicycle | Designed from experience of league polo. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.16 |
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.6)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1951 catalogue (transcription) (p.13)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1952 catalogue (transcription) (p.13)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1953 catalogue (transcription) (p.17)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1954 catalogue (transcription) (p.16)