The Dawn Safety appears in the 1938 catalogue as Model 13 and the lady's Model 14, both with 22in frames and 26 × 1⅜in wheels, geared at 69in and 64in respectively; the lady's version had a metal chainguard. The Dawn Super Safety X versions, Models 13X and 14X, replaced the rim brakes with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes.
Note'Super Safety X' versions have 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
- 69in gear1938 · 13 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- 64in gear1938 · 14 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Brakes
- front and rear rim brakes1938 · 13 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- rim brakes1938 · 14 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
- As 13/14 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 13X / 14X (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1⅜in1938 · 13 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6; 1938 · 14 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Lighting and fittings
- metal chainguard1938 · 14 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DAWN SAFETY MODEL 13 · 13 | 22in frame; 26 × 1⅜in; 69in gear; front and rear rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1938 | DAWN SAFETY MODEL 14 · 14 (lady's) | 22in frame; 26 × 1⅜in; 64in gear; metal chainguard; rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.7 |
| 1938 | DAWN SUPER SAFETY X MODEL 13X / 14X · 13X / 14X (lady's) | As 13/14 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.8 |
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.