The Sun name first appeared in 1885, according to Grace's Guide. Tube Investments took the business over in 1958, and in 1961 its cycle side moved to the division managed by Raleigh.
Key facts
- Founded
- 'Sun' name from 1885
- Ownership
- Tube Investments 1958; Raleigh-managed division 1961
Sun models
Years show the earliest and latest evidence found so far, not exact production dates.
Club / lightweight
Not stated
- Special Aussie (Aussie)The Online Bicycle Museum shows the Special Aussie in Sun's 1936 catalogue and describes its example as a fixed-gear machine with chrome-plated…1936
- ManxmanA 1947 Sun Manxman survives in the Online Bicycle Museum, with Dunlop rims and Sun brakes.1947
- Autograph (F.C. Parkes)A 1956 F.C.1956
Photos
Photos: Garry Gregory. Captions say only what each photo shows. More in the photo gallery.
Sources for this brand
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.