The Super Velo appears in Claud Butler's catalogues from 1936 to 1952. In 1936 and 1939 it was the Super-Velo R.R., on wood rims, with a steel-rimmed version (the 'East Hill' in 1936, the 'Steels' in 1939). The 1949 catalogue lists Models 28, 28A and 30, with 73° head and 71° seat angles, and in 1951 and 1952 it was Models 38, 38a and 38b in Reynolds 531 or Kromo.
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.18
- Reynolds 5311939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10; 1951 · 38, 38a, 38b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
- 5311949 · 28, 28A, 30 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
- Reynolds 531 or Kromo1952 · 38, 38a, 38b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
Gears and drivetrain
- 3-speed option1951 · 38, 38a, 38b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
Wheels and tyres
- light race hubs1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18
- C.B. Continental wood rims1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18
- an 'East Hill' version had Endrick steel rims1936 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18
- wood sprint rims1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
- tubulars1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
- a 'Steels' version had Endrick rims1939 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
- steel rims1951 · 38, 38a, 38b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
- road racing tyres1951 · 38, 38a, 38b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4
As listed together
Parts the source lists in one breath, kept together so nothing is attached to the wrong version.
- Model 30 had high-pressure tyres and Simplex 3-speed1949 · 28, 28A, 30 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | "C.B." SUPER-VELO R.R. MODEL | H.M. butted tubing; light race hubs; C.B. Continental wood rims; an 'East Hill' version had Endrick steel rims. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18 |
| 1939 | C.B. Super-Velo R.R. Model | Reynolds 531; wood sprint rims; tubulars; a 'Steels' version had Endrick rims. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10 |
| 1949 | Super Velo · 28, 28A, 30 | 531; 73° head, 71° seat; 41in wheelbase; Model 30 had high-pressure tyres and Simplex 3-speed. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3 |
| 1951 | Super Velo · 38, 38a, 38b | Reynolds 531; steel rims; road racing tyres; 3-speed option. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.4 |
| 1952 | Super Velo · 38, 38a, 38b | Reynolds 531 or Kromo. | 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.
Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1936 catalogue (transcription) (p.18)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1939 catalogue (transcription) (p.10)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1949 catalogue (transcription) (p.3)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1951 catalogue (transcription) (p.4)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1952 catalogue (transcription) (p.4)