Rudge-Whitworth was registered on 9 October 1894, joining the Rudge Cycle Co and the Whitworth Cycle Co, according to Grace's Guide. Raleigh bought all of its shares in 1943. Raleigh later reused the Rudge name, including on the Montague Bi-frame from 1989.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1894 (Rudge-Whitworth registered)
- Ownership
- Raleigh 1943
Rudge models
Years show the earliest and latest evidence found so far, not exact production dates.
Club / lightweight
- Aero ClubmanPeter Kohler lists the Rudge Aero Clubman, No. 125, in the 1948 range; it was dropped in favour of the Rudge Aero Special, announced in December 1951.1948
- Aero TouristPeter Kohler lists the Rudge Aero Tourist, No. 129, as the Rudge version of the Lenton Tourist introduced in June 1949.1949
- PathfinderThe Rudge Pathfinder was No. 128. Peter Kohler quotes the 1951 Rudge catalogue for a lady's version offered from 1951.1951
- Aero SpecialThe Rudge Aero Special, No.1952
- AeroPeter Kohler identifies the Rudge Aero as the same model as Raleigh's Lenton Sports No. 25, sold under the Rudge name.Undated
Small-wheel / folding
Sources for this brand
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.