Raleigh Superbe Dawn Tourist

A · Seen in a catalogueRoadster / utilityIn confirmed sources: 1958

The Superbe Dawn Tourist was Model 13 (gent's) and 13L (lady's) in the 1958 catalogue, with 21 and 23in frames, 26 × 1⅜in wheels, a Sturmey-Archer 4-speed hub with Dynohub lighting, and roller-lever brakes. The same page lists a Gent's Model 3 to the same specification but with a 24in frame and 28 × 1½in wheels. The Online Bicycle Museum lists a surviving example dated 1950.

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

Sturmey-Archer 4-speed1958 · 13 / 13L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6

Brakes

roller-lever brakes1958 · 13 / 13L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6

Wheels and tyres

26 × 1⅜in1958 · 13 / 13L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6

Lighting and fittings

Dynohub1958 · 13 / 13L — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6

Catalogue appearances

Year	Name as printed · model no.	Details	Source
1958	Raleigh Superbe Dawn Tourist, Model 13 / 13L · 13 / 13L	21 and 23in frames; 26 × 1⅜in; Sturmey-Archer 4-speed with Dynohub; roller-lever brakes. A 'Gent's Model 3' (24in frame, 28 × 1½in) appears on the same page; its name is not given in the transcription.	Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6

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

Unconfirmed mentions

These come from a single uncited or enthusiast source. They are not used for the dates, components or confidence above. If you can confirm one from a catalogue, please tell us.

Year	Name	What it says	Source
1950	Raleigh Superbe Dawn Tourist		Online Bicycle Museum

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