1907 Raleigh Superbe X Frame (Green)

1907 Raleigh Superbe X Frame

26″ Frame

28″ Wheels

Frame No 169804

This early Raleigh X Frame retains its original green paintwork, which is in good unrestored condition. The Sturmey-Archer gear trigger is the larger 1st pattern. It is ready to ride and display.

 

 

 

 

RALEIGH ALL-STEEL CYCLES at 1908 STANLEY SHOW

Here it is featured at the 1908 Stanley Show. The article says: Diamond frames now find a place beside the familiar Raleigh cross frame, only one machine of this latter type being now made. The highest grade model is the ‘Model Superbe’ at 15 guineas in gents’ and ladies’ pattern, fitted with the Sturmey Archer three-speed gear.

Observe that the Superbe illustrated in the 1908 magazine (above) has a front mudguard extension, while the model shown in the 1907 catalogue picture below still has the cut-off front mudguard. 1908 was Raleigh’s changeover year for mudguard extensions.