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A Chronology of Models

This is a work in progress.  The data is based on literature, first-hand experience, various references, and very helpful contributions from fellow Raleigh enthusiasts.    Thanks to all who have contributed!  If you have any corrections, additiions or suggestions, I'd really like to hear from you.
Model Year Introduced Construction/Material Colors Components
International 1966 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 throughout Coffee; Green; Orangy-Copper  See the Raleigh International page for detailed descriptions.
Professional 1966 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 throughout Gold; White; Brown; Mink/Champagne; Aqua/White  See the Raleigh Professional page for pictures and detailed descriptions.
Competition 1968 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 main tubes Black Huret Jubilee derailers, Campagnolo Gran Sport cranks (3-arm spider), Weinmann centerpull brake calipers and levers.
Super Course 1970? Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 main tubes Bronze Green; Coffee; Copper See Tom Forhan's Periodic Table of the Raleigh Super Course
Gran Sport 1970? Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 main tubes White/Light Blue Stronglight/Simplex/Nervar/Normandy mix.
RRA 1973 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 throughout White/Yellow  See the Raleigh RRA page for pictures and detailed descriptions.
Super Course Mk. II 1974 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 main tubes Green/White; Black See Tom Forhan's Periodic Table of the Raleigh Super Course
Team Professional 1974? Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 throughout Red/Black/Yellow Campagnolo Nuovo Record with Super Record rear derailer and seat post.
Competition GS 1977 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 main tubes Gold; Black; Silver  See the Raleigh Competition G.S. page for pictures and detailed descriptions.
Team 1979 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 753 throughout, or 
Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 throughout
Red/Black/Yellow N/A - sold as frame/fork set.
Superbe 1982? Lugged Tange ? Gold Chrome Suntour Superbe Pro throughout.
Sovereign (Raleigh USA) 1983 Lugged Tange ? Gray Sugino/Dia-Compe/Suntour mix.
Team Racing USA (Raleigh USA) 1984 Lugged Reynolds 753, Lugged Reynolds 531 Red/Black; Red/Maroon/Yellow Sold as frame/fork set only. 
Competition (Raleigh USA) 1983 Lugged Raleigh 555 Pearl White/Chrome Sugino/Dia-Compe/Sansin/Tange mix.
Grand Sport (Raleigh USA) 1983 Lugged Raleigh 555 Bright Red/Chrome Sugino/Dia-Compe/Sansin/Tange mix.
Super Course (Raleigh USA) 1983 Lugged Raleigh 555 Deep Blue/Chrome Ofmega cranks, Dia-Compe brakeset, rest unknown.
Prestige (Raleigh USA) 1983 Lugged, Butted Reynolds 531 throughout Red; Pearl White N/A - sold as frame/fork set.
Scott Tinley Tri-Lite 1988 Technium Bonded Aluminium Red/Gray/Black; Teal/Gray/Yellow  
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