Raleigh Light Roadster

A · Seen in a catalogueRoadster / utilityIn confirmed sources: 1938

In the 1938 catalogue the Light Roadster is Model 9: 22 and 24in frames with a sloping top tube, 26 × 1⅜in wheels, a 69in gear and front and rear rim brakes. Model 9X was the same bicycle with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. The Online Bicycle Museum lists a surviving Light Roadster dated 1924.

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 · 9 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9

Brakes

front and rear rim brakes1938 · 9 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9
As Model 9 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 9X — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9

Wheels and tyres

26 × 1⅜in wheels1938 · 9 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9

Catalogue appearances

Year	Name as printed · model no.	Details	Source
1938	LIGHT ROADSTER MODEL 9 · 9	22 and 24in frames (sloping top tube); 26 × 1⅜in wheels; 69in gear; front and rear rim brakes.	Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9
1938	LIGHT ROADSTER X — MODEL 9X · 9X	As Model 9 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes.	Ebykr catalogue archive, p.9

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
1924	Raleigh Light Roadster		Online Bicycle Museum

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