In the 1938 catalogue the Tourist is Model 21, on 28 × 1½in wheels in 22, 24 and 26in frames, with a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed giving 51, 68 and 92in gears, a detachable gearcase and rim brakes; Model 21X had hub brakes. A Tourist is still listed in Raleigh's US catalogues of 1976 and 1977.
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 3-speed 51/68/92in1938 · 21 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24
Brakes
- rim brakes1938 · 21 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24
- As Model 21 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes1938 · 21X — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24
Wheels and tyres
- 28 × 1½in1938 · 21 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24
Lighting and fittings
- detachable gearcase1938 · 21 (gent's) — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | TOURIST MODEL 21 · 21 (gent's) | 22, 24 and 26in frames; 28 × 1½in; Sturmey-Archer 3-speed 51/68/92in; detachable gearcase; rim brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24 |
| 1938 | TOURIST X — MODEL 21X · 21X | As Model 21 with Sturmey-Archer hub brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.24 |
| 1976 | Superbe and Tourist | Page caption shared with the Superbe. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.13 |
| 1977 | Tourist | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.9 |
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.