Raleigh Trent Tourist

A · Seen in a catalogueSports / light roadsterIn confirmed sources: 1952–1958

Peter Kohler places the Trent Tourist in the 1952 line-up. In the 1958 catalogue it is Model 29 and 29L, offered in 19½, 21 and 23in frames on 26 × 1⅜in wheels with a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed and calliper 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

  • Sturmey-Archer 3-speed1958 · 29 / 29L — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.14–15

Brakes

  • calliper brakes1958 · 29 / 29L — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.14–15

Wheels and tyres

  • 26 × 1⅜in1958 · 29 / 29L — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.14–15

Catalogue appearances

YearName as printed · model no.DetailsSource
1958Raleigh Trent Tourist, Model 29 / 29L · 29 / 29L19½, 21 and 23in frames; 26 × 1⅜in; Sturmey-Archer 3-speed; calliper brakes.Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.14–15

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

Other sources

YearName · variantDetailsSource
1952Trent TouristIn the 1952 line-up per Kohler.Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Got one of these? Be the first to add a photoWe only use photos sent by their owners. If you own a Raleigh Trent Tourist, or a catalogue that lists it, send photos to [email protected]. Tell us if we may publish them, and we'll credit you (see our terms).

Sources

Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.

  1. Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Peter C. Kohler, 'The Raleigh Lentons'
  2. Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1958 catalogue 'Magic Carpet Cycling with Raleigh' (transcription) (pp.14–15)
The community

The main group. Show your bikes, ask questions and share your finds. Free to join on Facebook.