Raleigh Sturmey-Archer 3-Speed

A · Seen in a catalogueRoadster / utilityIn confirmed sources: 1938

The Sturmey-Archer 3-Speed was Model 7 (gent's) and Model 8 (lady's) in the 1938 catalogue, on 28 × 1½in wheels with rim brakes. The gent's came in 22, 24 and 26in frames geared 51, 68 and 92in; the lady's came in 22 and 24in frames geared 46, 62 and 83in, with a detachable gearcase. Models 7X and 8X had 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 51/68/92in1938 · 7 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.28
3-speed 46/62/83in1938 · 8 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.29

Brakes

rim brakes1938 · 7 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.28
As 7/8 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 7X / 8X — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.28–29

Wheels and tyres

28 × 1½in1938 · 7 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.28; 1938 · 8 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.29

Lighting and fittings

detachable gearcase1938 · 8 (lady's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.29

Catalogue appearances

Year	Name as printed · model no.	Details	Source
1938	STURMEY-ARCHER 3-SPEED MODEL 7 · 7 (gent's)	22, 24 and 26in frames; 28 × 1½in; 3-speed 51/68/92in; rim brakes.	Ebykr catalogue archive, p.28
1938	STURMEY-ARCHER 3-SPEED MODEL 8 · 8 (lady's)	22 and 24in frames; 28 × 1½in; 3-speed 46/62/83in; detachable gearcase.	Ebykr catalogue archive, p.29
1938	STURMEY-ARCHER 3-SPEED X MODEL 7X / 8X · 7X / 8X	As 7/8 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes.	Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.28–29

Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.

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