Model 43 in the 1938 catalogue, the Special Club Sports had a 21in frame, 26 × 1¼in wheels and a 46T chainwheel with a 16T fixed cog and an 18T freewheel, with Raleigh calipers front and rear.
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 cog and 18T freewheel1938 · 43 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15
Brakes
- Raleigh calipers1938 · 43 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1¼in Endrick steel rims1938 · 43 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SPECIAL CLUB SPORTS MODEL 43 · 43 | 21in frame; 26 × 1¼in Endrick steel rims; 46T chainwheel, 16T cog and 18T freewheel; Raleigh calipers. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15 |
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
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