The 1938 Sports 'C' Tourist had a 3-speed hub, a detachable gearcase and 26 × 1⅜in wheels. The gent's Model 37 came in 21 and 23in frames geared 52, 69 and 93in, with Raleigh calipers; the lady's Model 38 came in a 21in frame geared 47, 64 and 85in. The Sports X Tourist Models 37X and 38X 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
- 3-speed 52/69/93in1938 · 37 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.22
- 3-speed 47/64/85in1938 · 38 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.23
Brakes
- Raleigh calipers1938 · 37 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.22
- As 37/38 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 37X / 38X — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.22–23
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1⅜in1938 · 37 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.22; 1938 · 38 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.23
Lighting and fittings
- detachable gearcase1938 · 37 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.22; 1938 · 38 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.23
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SPORTS 'C' TOURIST MODEL 37 · 37 (gent's) | 21 and 23in frames; 26 × 1⅜in; 3-speed 52/69/93in; detachable gearcase; Raleigh calipers. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.22 |
| 1938 | SPORTS 'C' TOURIST MODEL 38 · 38 (lady's) | 21in frame; 26 × 1⅜in; 3-speed 47/64/85in; detachable gearcase. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.23 |
| 1938 | SPORTS X TOURIST — MODEL 37X / 38X · 37X / 38X | As 37/38 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.22–23 |
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.