The Super Arrow is in Claud Butler's catalogues from 1939 to 1952. The 1939 version had Reynolds 531 tubing and double cog hubs; in 1949 it was Model 29, with a lady's Model 29L; in 1951 and 1952 it was Models 37, 37a and 37b, on Endrick rims with Sprite tyres and a Simplex 3-speed option.
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
- Reynolds 5311939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- 531 tubing1949 · 29 (gent's), 29L (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
Gears and drivetrain
- double cog hubs, 16T and 18T1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- freewheel1949 · 29 (gent's), 29L (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
- Simplex 3-speed option (37b)1951 · 37, 37a, 37b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
Brakes
- two brakes1949 · 29 (gent's), 29L (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
Wheels and tyres
- Endrick rims1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6; 1949 · 29 (gent's), 29L (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
- 26in chrome Endrick rims1951 · 37, 37a, 37b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
- Sprite tyres1951 · 37, 37a, 37b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
- Endrick rims, Sprite tyres1952 · 37, 37a, 37b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | C.B. Super-Arrow Model | Reynolds 531; Endrick rims; double cog hubs, 16T and 18T. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1949 | Super Arrow · 29 (gent's), 29L (lady's) | 531 tubing; Endrick rims; two brakes; freewheel. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3 |
| 1951 | Super Arrow · 37, 37a, 37b | 26in chrome Endrick rims; Sprite tyres; Simplex 3-speed option (37b). | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4 |
| 1952 | Super Arrow · 37, 37a, 37b | Endrick rims, Sprite tyres. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4 |
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.