Minor Models 22 (girl's) and 23 (boy's) were children's bicycles in the 1938 catalogue: a 14in frame with 16in wheels, or 16 and 18in frames with 18in wheels, with a freewheel and roller-lever rim 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
- freewheel1938 · 22 / 23 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.32
Brakes
- roller-lever rim brakes1938 · 22 / 23 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.32
Wheels and tyres
- 16in wheels1938 · 22 / 23 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.32
- 18in wheels1938 · 22 / 23 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.32
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | MINOR MODELS 22 (GIRL'S) & 23 (BOY'S) · 22 / 23 | 14in frame with 16in wheels, or 16 and 18in frames with 18in wheels; freewheel; roller-lever rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.32 |
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.