The 1938 Dawn Safety Tourist had a 3-speed hub, a detachable gearcase and rim brakes on a 22in frame with 26 × 1⅜in wheels. The gent's Model 19 was geared 52, 69 and 93in and the lady's Model 20 was geared 47, 64 and 85in. The Super Safety Tourist X versions, 19X and 20X, had Sturmey-Archer hub brakes.
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
- 3-speed 52/69/93in1938 · 19 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11
- 3-speed 47/64/85in1938 · 20 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
Brakes
- rim brakes1938 · 19 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11; 1938 · 20 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
- As 19/20 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 19X / 20X — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.10–11
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1⅜in1938 · 19 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11; 1938 · 20 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
Lighting and fittings
- detachable gearcase1938 · 19 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11; 1938 · 20 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DAWN SAFETY TOURIST MODEL 19 · 19 (gent's) | 22in frame; 26 × 1⅜in; 3-speed 52/69/93in; detachable gearcase; rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.11 |
| 1938 | DAWN SAFETY TOURIST MODEL 20 · 20 (lady's) | 22in frame; 26 × 1⅜in; 3-speed 47/64/85in; detachable gearcase; rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.10 |
| 1938 | DAWN SUPER SAFETY TOURIST X MODEL 19X / 20X · 19X / 20X | As 19/20 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.10–11 |
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.