General Information

Serial #

2244765

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

metal, synthetic, and leather components.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

175.0 cm

Width

55.0 cm

Height

103.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Non-motorized Ground Transportation

Category

Cycles & cycling

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Raleigh

Country

England

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

c.1973- c.1980.

Canada

This type of bicycle was imported into Canada and used for urban, recreational cycling. It may have been mfd. by Raleigh Industries in England: Sturmey-Archer company, mfr. of the hub gear, was a division of Raleigh until 2000. In 1972 Raleigh Industries of Canada, Ltd. was established in Waterloo, Ont., producing bicycles for sale under their own brand name as well as for others. This bicycle was purchased by the donor from Canadian Tire for $72.95, largely based on it's catalogue description. Mr. Parson's thought it constituted a practical bike, with a good braking system, sold at a reasonable price (mid-range). It required some assembly. Later that year he purchased a bicycle child seat, possibly from Pascal Hardware in Ottawa. The bicycle was used until c. 1980. (ref. 1)

Function

To transport rider over surface of land. Addition of child's seat permits user to also transport single child.

Technical

As sold in 1973, this bicycle incorporated traditional, reliable technology probably dating back to the mid-1950s. (The 3-speed hub gear had been introduced by Sturmey-Archer in 1902.) Gear shifting is accomplished by turning the right [hand] grip; caliper brake levers are mounted on the handlebars. In 1973 10-speed bicycles using the derailleur gearing system, and BMX bikes were two of the new designs being offered to ocnsumers. (ref. 1)

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

"2244765" stamped into frame, below saddle. Oval plate fixed to frame front, above wheel, marked "Distributed by CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION LTD./ SUPER-CYCLE/ MADE IN ENGLAND". "SUPERCYCLE" printed in off-white stencilled letters applied vertically to frame, below saddle. "Made in England" stencilled in goldtone print on crosspiece of frame. Decorative logo featuring standing man and elaborate "R" stamped into clamp securing handlebar to frame. "Super Cycle" stencilled in off-white print on chain guard. "STURMEY-ARCHER" appears in raised print on gear shift mechanism mounted on right handlebar. "2/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ T G" marked on right hand grip. "COASTER/ [illegible logo]/ 55 lbs/ in. 3.8 A.T.M. 37 - 590 126 X 1 3/8 I FOREIGN" marked on front tire. "[logo] SWALLOW [logo]/ 3.7 - 590 26 X 134 H.S.-175 INFLATE TO 70 PSI- MAX. 50 BAR" marked on rear tire. "ENGLAND/ STURMEY/ ARCHER/ AW/ 10/ THREE- SPEED" stamped into hub. "il/j / MADE IN ENGLAND/ MILES" marked on cyclometer.

Missing

Cyclometer, tool case and clild seat are not original. Both tires have been replaced.

Finish

Bright metallic blue frame; bright chromed finish on tire and chain guards, and selected other parts; off-white leather covering on saddle; off-white synthetic grips and tool case. Child seat has red and black checkered pattern synthetic cover; black metal frame. Red and off-white synthetic reflector. Assorted metal and synthetic parts.

Decoration

N/A