Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 Pashley Prospero Sovereign · 1995 Pashley Prospero Sovereign
| Specification | 1997 Pashley Prospero Sovereign | 1995 Pashley Prospero Sovereign |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1997 | 1995 |
| Brand | Pashley | Pashley |
| Model | Prospero Sovereign | Prospero Sovereign |
| Bicycle type | City/commuter | Cruiser |
| Archive ID | 61249 | 24004 |
| Original MSRP | $1,050.00 | $840.00 |
| Colors | Black | Dark green |
| Sizes | 22", 24" | 22", 24" |
| Weight | 45 lb | 45 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded | Welded steel |
| Frame material | Hi-tensile steel | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Pashley | Pashley Prospero Sovereign |
| Fork material | Hi-tensile steel, flat crown | Hi-tensile steel, flat crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Sturmey Archer | Sturmey Archer |
| Shifters | Sturmey Archer 5-speed | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
| Front derailleur | N/A | N/A |
| Rear derailleur | N/A | N/A |
| Crankset | Steel, 46 teeth | Cotterless steel, 46 teeth |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | — |
| Rear cogs | 5-speed internal, 18 teeth | 5-speed internal, 18 teeth |
| Chain | 1/2 x 1/8" | 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-810 | Union |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Sturmey Archer drum brakes, Tourist aluminum levers | Sturmey Archer alloy drum brakes brakes, Tourist alloy levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1" steel | 1" chromed steel |
| Handlebar | ITM Tourist aluminum | ITM Tourist |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A | N/A |
| Stem | Itm | Itm |
| Saddle | Brooks B66 | Brooks B66 |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 26.0 mm diameter | Pillar, 26.0 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Sturmey Archer | Sturmey Archer |
| Rims | Alesa aluminum, 36-hole | Van Schothorst chromed steel, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge | 2.0 mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1 3/8" Schwalbe | 26 x 1 3/8" Schwalbe blackwall |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1997 Pashley Prospero Sovereign | 1995 Pashley Prospero Sovereign |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 68° | 68° |
| Seat-tube angle | 68° | 68° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.