The Universal Club appears in the 1952 and 1953 Claud Butler catalogues as Models 50, 50a and 50b, with a brazed lug frame and 27in wheels.
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
- Brazed lugs1952 · 50, 50a, 50b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- Brazed lug frame1953 · 50, 50a, 50b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8
- Reynolds 531 or KROMO1953 · 50, 50a, 50b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8
Wheels and tyres
- 27in wheels1952 · 50, 50a, 50b — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Universal Club · 50, 50a, 50b | Brazed lugs; 27in wheels. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1953 | Universal Club · 50, 50a, 50b | Brazed lug frame; Reynolds 531 or KROMO. | 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.