Popular Model 1 (gent's) and Model 2 (lady's) in the 1938 catalogue ran on 28 × 1½in wheels with rim brakes, geared at 68in and 62in respectively. The gent's came in 22, 24 and 26in frames; the lady's came in 22 and 24in frames with a detachable gearcase. Models 1X and 2X had 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
- 68in gear1938 · 1 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.26
- 62in gear1938 · 2 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.27
Brakes
- rim brakes1938 · 1 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.26; 1938 · 2 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.27
- As 1/2 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 1X / 2X — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.26–27
Wheels and tyres
- 28 × 1½in1938 · 1 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.26; 1938 · 2 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.27
Lighting and fittings
- detachable gearcase1938 · 2 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.27
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | POPULAR MODEL 1 · 1 (gent's) | 22, 24 and 26in frames; 28 × 1½in; 68in gear; rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.26 |
| 1938 | POPULAR MODEL 2 · 2 (lady's) | 22 and 24in frames; 28 × 1½in; 62in gear; detachable gearcase; rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.27 |
| 1938 | POPULAR X — MODEL 1X / 2X · 1X / 2X | As 1/2 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.26–27 |
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.