The De Luxe appears in the Hetchins catalogue dated to about 1935, with Reynolds H.M. butted tubes and a 41¾in wheelbase, alongside a Ladies De Luxe and a De Luxe tandem with a Tri-Velox 3-speed.
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
- De Luxe: Reynolds H.M. butted tubesc.1935 (archive estimate) — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.5–9
- Ladies De Luxe: H.M. butted tubingc.1935 (archive estimate) — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.5–9
- De Luxe tandem: Reynolds 'A' butted tubingc.1935 (archive estimate) — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.5–9
Gears and drivetrain
- Tri-Velox 3-speedc.1935 (archive estimate) — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.5–9
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undated | HETCHIN'S DE LUXE / LADIES DE LUXE / DE LUXE tandem | De Luxe: Reynolds H.M. butted tubes, 41¾in wheelbase. Ladies De Luxe: H.M. butted tubing, 41½in wheelbase. De Luxe tandem: Reynolds 'A' butted tubing, 65in wheelbase, Tri-Velox 3-speed. (c.1935 (archive estimate)) | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.5–9 |
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
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