Hetchins' 1938 catalogue lists the Super Sprinter, in Reynolds 531 with a 39½in wheelbase and track rear ends, and a Special Sprinter frame.
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
- Super Sprinter: Reynolds 5311938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.12, 16
- track rear ends1938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.12, 16
- Special Sprinter: listed with B.S.A. or Chater-Lea fittings throughout1938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.12, 16
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SUPER SPRINTER MODEL / SPECIAL SPRINTER | Super Sprinter: Reynolds 531, 39½in wheelbase, track rear ends. Special Sprinter: listed with B.S.A. or Chater-Lea fittings throughout. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.12, 16 |
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.
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Hetchins 1938 catalogue (pp.12, 16)