The Dawn was Model 11 and 11L in the 1958 catalogue, with 21 and 23in gent's frames and a 21in lady's frame, 26 × 1⅜in wheels, a freewheel or a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed, and roller-lever brakes. It is a different bicycle from the 1938 Dawn Safety.
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
- freewheel or Sturmey-Archer 3-speed1958 · 11 / 11L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.16
Brakes
- roller-lever brakes1958 · 11 / 11L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.16
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1⅜in1958 · 11 / 11L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.16
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Raleigh Dawn, Model 11 / 11L · 11 / 11L | Gent's 21 and 23in, lady's 21in; 26 × 1⅜in; freewheel or Sturmey-Archer 3-speed; roller-lever brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.16 |
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.