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!
Model | Year Introduced | Construction/Material | Colors | Components |
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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 |