The Competition Short Wheel-Base Tandem is in Hetchins' 1938 catalogue, in Reynolds 531 butted tubing, and carries patent number 19430/37.
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 531 butted1938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.14–15
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | HETCHINS COMPETITION SHORT WHEEL-BASE TANDEM | Reynolds 531 butted; patent no. 19430/37. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.14–15 |
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.