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A Chronology of Raleigh 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! 
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