The Novus Ductor is in Hetchins' 1988 catalogue, shown as a Deluxe Special and listed as a standard frame with a Campagnolo headset. The brochure dated to about 1993 describes it as the model with curved rear stays.
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
- Curved ('curly') rear staysc.1993 (archive estimate) — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.3–4, 8
Saddle, bars and stem
- Campagnolo headset1988 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.2, 5
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Novus Ductor Deluxe Special | Shown as the Novus Ductor Deluxe Special (price on application); the standard frame is listed with a Campagnolo headset, its price including a two-colour finish and lug lining. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.2, 5 |
| Undated | NOVUS DUCTOR | Curved ('curly') rear stays. (c.1993 (archive estimate)) | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.3–4, 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.