The 'Toni Merkens' model is in Hetchins' 1938 catalogue, in Reynolds 531 with a 39½in wheelbase and track rear ends.
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 5311938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
- track rear ends1938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | "TONI MERKENS" MODEL | Reynolds 531; 39½in wheelbase; track rear ends. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11 |
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.