The 1938 catalogue offers the All-Weather as Model 5 (gent's) and Model 6 (lady's), on 28 × 1½in wheels with a detachable gearcase and rim brakes. The gent's came in 22, 24 and 26in frames with a 68in gear and the lady's in 22 and 24in frames with a 62in gear. The 'Perfect' All-Weather X, Models 5X and 6X, had Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. A surviving 1933 example is described as a Popular All-Weather.
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.
Gears and drivetrain
- 68in gear1938 · 5 / 6 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30
- 62in gear1938 · 5 / 6 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30
Brakes
- rim brakes1938 · 5 / 6 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30
- As 5/6 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 5X / 6X — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30
Wheels and tyres
- 28 × 1½in1938 · 5 / 6 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30
Lighting and fittings
- detachable gearcase1938 · 5 / 6 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | ALL-WEATHER MODELS 5 (GENT'S) & 6 (LADY'S) · 5 / 6 | 28 × 1½in; detachable gearcase; rim brakes. Gent's 22/24/26in, 68in gear; lady's 22/24in, 62in gear. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30 |
| 1938 | THE "PERFECT" ALL-WEATHER X MODELS 5X & 6X · 5X / 6X | As 5/6 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.30 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
Unconfirmed mentions
These come from a single uncited or enthusiast source. They are not used for the dates, components or confidence above. If you can confirm one from a catalogue, please tell us.
| Year | Name | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | Raleigh Popular All-Weather Gents Bicycle (with Watsonian sidecar) | Online Bicycle Museum |
Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.