The Golden Arrow appears in the 1938 catalogue as Model 41 (gent's) and Model 42 (lady's), both with 21in frames and 26 × 1¼in wheels. The gent's had a 46T chainwheel and the lady's a 44T, each with a 16T fixed and 18T freewheel, and Raleigh calipers. Models 41X and 42X were the hub-brake versions.
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
- 46T chainwheel, 16T fixed and 18T freewheel1938 · 41 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18
- 44T chainwheel with 16T fixed and 18T freewheel1938 · 42 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.19
Brakes
- Raleigh calipers1938 · 41 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18; 1938 · 42 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.19
- As 41/42 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 41X / 42X — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.18–19
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1¼in1938 · 41 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18; 1938 · 42 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.19
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | GOLDEN ARROW MODEL 41 · 41 (gent's) | 21in frame; 26 × 1¼in; 46T chainwheel, 16T fixed and 18T freewheel; Raleigh calipers. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.18 |
| 1938 | GOLDEN ARROW MODEL 42 · 42 (lady's) | 21in frame; 26 × 1¼in; 44T chainwheel with 16T fixed and 18T freewheel; Raleigh calipers. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.19 |
| 1938 | GOLDEN ARROW X MODEL 41X / 42X · 41X / 42X | As 41/42 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.18–19 |
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.