Claud Butler Supreme Tourer

A · Seen in a catalogueTouring lightweightIn confirmed sources: 1949

Model No. 31 in the 1949 Claud Butler catalogue, the Supreme Tourer had Reynolds 531 tubing, Endrick rims, a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed and hub brakes, in 22 to 24in frames.

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 5311949 · 31 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8

Gears and drivetrain

  • Sturmey-Archer 3-speed1949 · 31 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8

Brakes

  • hub brakes1949 · 31 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8

Wheels and tyres

  • Endrick rims1949 · 31 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8

Catalogue appearances

YearName as printed · model no.DetailsSource
1949Supreme Tourer Model No. 31 · 31Reynolds 531; Endrick rims; Sturmey-Archer 3-speed; hub brakes; 22–24in.Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8

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.

  1. Ebykr catalogue archive: Claud Butler 1949 catalogue (transcription) (p.8)
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