In 1938 the Sports Light Roadster was Model 35 (gent's, 21 and 23in frames) and Model 36 (lady's, 21in), on 26 × 1⅜in wheels with an 18in North Road raised bar; the gent's had Raleigh calipers and the lady's a metal chainguard. Models 35X and 36X had hub brakes and a freewheel.
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.
Brakes
- Raleigh calipers1938 · 35 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.20
Wheels and tyres
- 26 × 1⅜in Endrick steel rims1938 · 35 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.20
- 26 × 1⅜in1938 · 36 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.21
Saddle, bars and stem
- 18in North Road raised bar1938 · 35 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.20
- North Road raised bar1938 · 36 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.21
Lighting and fittings
- metal chainguard1938 · 36 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.21
As listed together
Parts the source lists in one breath, kept together so nothing is attached to the wrong version.
- As 35/36 with hub brakes and freewheel1938 · 35X / 36X — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.20–21
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | SPORTS LIGHT ROADSTER MODEL 35 · 35 (gent's) | 21 and 23in frames; 26 × 1⅜in Endrick steel rims; 18in North Road raised bar; Raleigh calipers. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.20 |
| 1938 | SPORTS LIGHT ROADSTER MODEL 36 · 36 (lady's) | 21in frame; 26 × 1⅜in; metal chainguard; North Road raised bar. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.21 |
| 1938 | SPORTS X LIGHT ROADSTER MODEL 35X / 36X · 35X / 36X | As 35/36 with hub brakes and freewheel. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.20–21 |
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.