The Tour de France is in Hetchins' 1938 catalogue with Aerts lugs and fork ends and a 41¾in wheelbase; a Chater-Lea version had a Simplex Champion du Monde gear.
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
- Aerts lugs and fork ends1938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
Gears and drivetrain
- a Chater-Lea version had a Simplex Champion du Monde gear1938 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | THE "TOUR DE FRANCE" | Aerts lugs and fork ends; 41¾in wheelbase; a Chater-Lea version had a Simplex Champion du Monde gear. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10 |
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.