Raleigh 1989 Catalog — Lightweight

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RALEIGH
lightweight

HAND CRAFTED ■ NO COMPROMISE DESIGN ■ QUALITY COMPONENT SELECTION ■ ULTIMATE PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

RALEIGH
lightweight

RACE ■ TRAINING ■ MTB ■ CITY ■ FRAMESETS

[Front cover of the Raleigh Lightweight catalog: the Raleigh wordmark in red and yellow over a script “lightweight”, a block of spaced capitals framed in colored-pencil strokes and the Raleigh heron badge on a blue ring with a “lightweight” ribbon. The year “1989” is handwritten in ink at the top right corner, and print from the following page shows faintly through the paper.]

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RALEIGH SPECIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

Raleigh Lightweight bicycles and framesets are handbuilt in our Special Products Division independant of the main Raleigh factory in Nottingham. Combining the skills and craftsmanship of the specialist builder with the advantages of a modern manufacturing company, our workforce is dedicated to the production of high quality, handcrafted products particularly suited to the wide-ranging demands of the modern cyclist.

Special Products Division is responsible for the production of the framesets for Raleigh’s racing teams, and has acheived many successes in professional and amateur events worldwide. Special Products Division also performs the vital research and development function for Raleigh Industries, providing a test bed for product design and innovation.

REYNOLDS 653

SIS biopace

SLR 14 speed

FRAMES

Cycling as a sport or leisure activity has many facets, each with its own specific requirements. Touring bikes must be comfortable to ride over long distances with heavy loads, while racers must be light & lively with minimum clearances for maximum power transmission.

The heart of every bike is its frame. The care and attention that goes into its design and manufacture are critical for the performance and fitness for purpose of the chosen product.

We cover the whole range of cycling activity from road racing to mountain biking, from Triathlons to Himalayan tours, with seven different frame design configurations. Not content with that, we also tailor each individual frame size to best suit the likely rider — no pandering to volume production requirements here!

But the design of the frame is not just about angles, tube lengths and clearances, but also the quality of the frame tube material, and the care with which the whole assembly is put together.

We use exclusively Reynolds seamless Manganese Molybdenum butted tubes on our assembled bicycles, either in its basic 531 three main frame tubes format — as on Strada and Elix — to its full 531 Competition, 531 Super Tourist and 653 sets on the more expensive racing and touring models. Additional manipulated items — chainstays, seatstays and fork blades — are specified in high grade carbon steel to Raleighs unique 18/23 specification.

All joints are fully mitred, lugged and brazed to ensure the best combination of weight and strength, with fittings.

After coating inside and out with automotive standard, corrosion resistant, electrophoretic primer, frames and forks are individually hand sprayed and given a final lacquer coat to protect the unmistakably styled Lightweight custom decor.

WHEELS

Quick-release wheels are a standard fitting on Raleigh Lightweights, and greatly assist transport or service of the bicycle. Many models also feature stainless spokes, and the hollow section alloy rims ensure strength in this critical area. Many models are also equipped with rear free-hubs which, with their wider spaced bearings and reduced dishing are better able to cope with the drive stresses imposed on the rear wheel.

GEARS

All Lightweight models are fitted with Shimano SIS indexed derailleur gears, for fast, precise, adjustment-free gear shifting. The number of gears and the gear ratios have been specified according to the intended use of the product, but are suitably interchangeable to allow the rider to customise.

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[A white Raleigh road bicycle with a white saddle shown from the rear wheel to the chainset, beside a color close-up of its rear derailleur, the Reynolds 653, Shimano SIS, Biopace and SLR 14 speed logos and line drawings of a rear derailleur and a spoked wheel hub. The text introduces the Raleigh Special Products Division and its frames, wheels and gears; a sliver of the facing page with a heading cut off after “C” shows at the right edge.]

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RECORD ACE MODERNE

In a class of its own.
Reynolds 653 specially treated butted manganese molybdenum tube set — 653 taper gauge fork blades and stays — precision cast lugs and bottom bracket shell — full Shimano Santé groupset — 14 speed SIS indexed gears — Biopace chainrings — anodised aero rims — stainless spokes — Turbo Special Lycra covered saddle — TTT anodised handlebar and stem — reflective high pressure tyres — limited production.
Colour — Oyster, with hand painted pearl grey lugwork.
Sizes — 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

BRAKES

The new Shimano Linear Response system has been incorporated into all our racing and training models, and assists in the feel and sensitivity of the brakes, greatly enhancing braking control.

TYRES

Tyres rarely get the consideration they deserve. Raleigh Lightweight racing, touring, training and city-bikes are all fitted with modern high-pressure road tyres, featuring highly developed tread compounds and carefully constructed casings to give improved puncture resistance and lower rolling resistance. For your added safety, they also incorporate a reflective stripe vulcanised into the sidewall, creating a highly visible circle of light when picked up by car headlights; the lack of a bolt-on wheel reflector also improves wheel balance.

CHAINWHEELS

Many of the bicycles on the following pages feature Biopace chainwheels. These are computer designed to provide a pedalling action that more closely approximates natural human leg movement, and eliminates the “dead spot”. This is particularly suited to climbing hills and assisting newcomers to cycling to achieve efficient cadence. Round rings are fitted to the Road Ace Select as this model is aimed at the more experienced racing cyclist.

HANDLEBARS

Not only do Lightweight frames vary according to purpose and size — so do the handlebars. The bars on racing and training models are 2 cms wider on 59.5 cms and 62 cms frames than on the two smaller sizes, to take into account the broader shoulders of the taller rider. Touring bikes are equipped with a Randonneur bar, a style favoured by many long distance cyclists. Even city-bikes have their own style of bar chosen for its modern shape and easy fore and aft adjustment to ensure correct reach and a good riding position.
Just check out the models in this catalogue at your Raleigh Lightweight Dealer and experience the Raleigh Lightweight difference.

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[The front half of the Raleigh Record Ace Moderne, an oyster white road bicycle with “Record Ace” and “Moderne” frame decals, completing the photograph that starts on the facing page, with color close-ups of its chainset and front hub. Line drawings of a brake caliper, chainwheel, tire tread and drop handlebar illustrate notes on brakes, tires, chainwheels and handlebars.]

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ELIX

Affordable performance and style — 531 butted main tubes race geometry frame — Shimano Exage A452 groupset — 14 speed SIS gearing — Biopace chainset — SLR brakes with aero levers — aero rims — stainless spokes — reflective 700 x 20C tyres — custom Lightweight saddle and handlebar set.
Colour — Mid Blue.
Sizes — 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 14 speed

TRAINING GEOMETRY

C | B° | 44 | D | A° | 266 | 415

SIZE cm | A° | B° | C mm | D mm
54·5 | 73° | 75° | 549 | 590
57 | 73° | 74° | 560 | 595
59·5 | 74° | 74° | 575 | 600
62 | 74° | 74° | 575 | 600

STRADA

Full feature sports bike with the Lightweight pedigree — 531 butted main tubes training geometry frame — Shimano Exage A350 groupset — 12 speed SIS index gears front and rear — Biopace chainrings — SLR colour finish brakes with aero levers — aero section rims — high pressure 700 x 20C tyres with high visibility reflective side stripe — custom styled lycra covered saddle and handlebar set.
Colour — Ice Blue.
Sizes — 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 12 speed

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[The Raleigh Elix in mid blue and the Raleigh Strada in ice blue shown in studio photographs, with close-ups of the Elix rear derailleur and the custom Lightweight saddle and handlebar with yellow and magenta trim. A Training Geometry frame diagram and table gives the angles and the C and D dimensions for the four frame sizes; the diagram labels are given in the first line after the heading.]

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DELTA

RACE GEOMETRY

C | B° | 41 | D | A° | 266 | 405

SIZE cm | A° | B° | C mm | D mm
54·5 | 73° | 75° | 545 | 590
57 | 73° | 74° | 560 | 595
59·5 | 74° | 74° | 575 | 600
62 | 74° | 74° | 575 | 600

Impressive looks with performance to match — 531 butted main tubes race geometry frame — 531 fork with large oval blades and precision cast crown — latest version of Shimano 105 groupset — 14 speed SIS gearing — Biopace chainset — SLR brakes with aero levers and multi-position quick release feature — stylish colour finish on all components — full Lightweight custom features.
Colour — Horizon Grey.
Sizes — 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 FORKS, BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 14 speed

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[The Raleigh Delta in horizon gray shown in a large studio photograph, with yellow handlebar tape and a white saddle with a magenta and yellow “R” design. Close-ups show its front hub, rear brake and chainset; a Race Geometry frame diagram and table gives the angles and the C and D dimensions for the four frame sizes, with the diagram labels given in the first line after its heading.]

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ROAD ACE SELECT

REYNOLDS 531 COMPETITION

SIS

SLR

biopace 14 speed

Reynolds 531 Competition tubing and Shimano’s 600 Ultegra groupset are skillfully blended to produce a ready to race bicycle that is unequalled for value — 14 speed SIS gears — round 53/42 tooth chainrings for the experienced rider — SLR brakes with aero levers — high quality TTT anodised alloy bar and stem — anodised aero rims with stainless spokes — high pressure 700 x 20C reflective tyres — Nabuk leather covered racing saddle.
Colour — Pearlescent Blue/White/Grey.
Sizes — 54.5, 57, 59.5, 63 cms.

QUADRA

Series II version of this popular training and triathlon bicycle — 531 butted frame tubes and 531 fork, — training geometry — latest Shimano 105 groupset — 14 speed SIS — Biopace — SLR brakes — new lycra covered saddle — Lightweight styled handlebar stem — multi—purpose pedals — reflective tyres — twin feeding bottles.
Colour — Blue/White/Red/Yellow.
Sizes — 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 FORKS, BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 14 speed

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[The Raleigh Road Ace Select in pearlescent blue, white and gray and the Raleigh Quadra in blue, white, red and yellow with two Raleigh bottles shown in studio photographs. Close-ups show the Road Ace Select chainset and front brake and the Quadra rear derailleur beside a chainstay decal reading “Series II”; a sliver of the facing page shows at the right edge.]

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FRAMES

TYPE 8901 — 653 RACE
Sizes: 52, 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62, 64.5 cms.

TYPE 8902 — 531C LUXE
Sizes: 52, 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62, 64.5 cms.

TYPE 8903 — 531C RACE
Sizes: 52, 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62, 64.5 cms.

TYPE 8904 — 531 RACE
Sizes: 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

TYPE 8905 — 501 CLUB
Sizes: 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

TYPE 8906 — 531 CLUB
Sizes: 54.5, 57, 59.5, 62 cms.

See the Raleigh Frameset Leaflet for complete specifications

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[Six Raleigh Lightweight framesets, types 8901 to 8906, shown as studio photographs of white frames and forks with colored fades in mauve, green and yellow, red and yellow, blue, lilac and turquoise. Each frame is captioned with its type number, tubing and frame sizes; print from the following page shows faintly through the paper.]

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MOUNTAIN BIKES

lightweight

Hard rider or pothole dodger, the Mountain Bike has proved to be the most exciting development in adult leisure for many years. The wide range of mid-price models from Raleigh are now joined by four completely new machines from the Lightweight Division.

From the race-ready Avanti to the lively Chinook, the range features all the latest quality components teamed with Raleigh Lightweight’s inimitable and distinctive styling — and all designed, manufactured and assembled in Nottingham with the care and attention to detail that is the hallmark of a genuine Raleigh Lightweight.

AVANTI GEOMETRY

C | B° | 52 | D | A° | 303 | 430

SIZE cm | A° | B° | C mm | D mm
49 | 70° | 72° | 545 | 615
53 | 71° | 72° | 560 | 625
57 | 72° | 72° | 575 | 630

BRAKES

The sensitive feel of the SLR brakes is used to advantage on these bikes. Chinook and Ozark share the clean lines and powerful stopping power of the chainstay mounted Shimano U-brake, whilst Appalachian and Avanti reflect the growing preference for front and rear cantilever set-ups for prolonged off-road use.

REYNOLDS

The heart of a great bike

MOUNTAIN BIKE FRAMES

Once again, we have chosen to use Reynolds seamless butted Manganese Molybdenum 531 tubing, this time in oversize All Terrain gauges, for the main frame tubes. Combining lightness with strength, this superior tube is carefully brazed into a fully-lugged frame structure to exploit the best properties of the material and ensure maximum joint integrity.

In addition, both Avanti and Appalachian are fitted with Reynolds 531 All Terrain fork blades, brazed into a precision cast “Unicrown” style fork crown. The Avanti also has 531 taper gauge chainstays and seatstays to complete its impressive frame spec.

Two geometries are used, that of the Avanti being particularly suited to fast off-road use, whilst the more easy-riding design of the Chinook, Ozark and Appalachian are equally at home on or off-road.

Both designs feature Lightweight’s “variable” frame geometry, providing better rider fit than simple parallel designs, and the new shorter styled chainstays ensure improved rear triangle rigidity. Rear dropouts are forged twin eye vertical type for ease of wheel replacement and accurate positioning.

REYNOLDS 531 ALL TERRAIN BUTTED FRAME TUBES

REYNOLDS 531 ALL TERRAIN

GEARS

Lightweight Mountain Bikes are all fitted with the superb Shimano SIS indexed gear system, guaranteeing accurate gear changing under all conditions
The Chinook, with its Exage Trail set, has 18 gears, whilst the other three models feature the new 21 speed Hyperglide system with improved shifting under torque.

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[An introduction to the Raleigh Lightweight mountain bikes and their frames, with an Avanti Geometry frame diagram and table for three frame sizes, the Reynolds “The heart of a great bike” panel and two Reynolds 531 All Terrain tubing decals. Line drawings show a cantilever brake on a knobby tire and a rear derailleur, and the rear wheel of a mountain bike runs off the right edge toward the facing page; the diagram labels are given in the first line after the geometry heading and two binding staples show at the right edge.]

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AVANTI

Designed to deliver — the all new ’89 Avanti — full Reynolds 531 All Terrain tubeset — 531 Unicrown fork — Shimano Deore XT II groupset — 21 speed Hyperglide SIS gears — Biopace HP rings — welded pulley stem with Cr-Mo swaged bar — high grade leather covered anatomic saddle with loop springs — Q/R wheels with 2″ off-road tyres and stainless spokes — cantilever/cantilever brakes with 2-finger SLR levers.
Finish — Black Adder.
Size — 49, 53, 57 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 ALL TERRAIN

SIS biopace

SLR 21 speed

HANDLEBAR
The control centre of the bike; neatly grouped gearshift levers, fully adjustable for position and switchable between SIS and standard shifting; SLR brake levers, fully adjustable, with the latest two finger design on Deore II and Deore XT II equipment; flat 10° bend handlebar, swaged for maximum strength in high stress areas (Cr-Mo on Avanti); chunky rubber handlebar grips.

WHEELS
Hand-laced wheels with hollow section anodised alloy eyeletted rims, stainless spokes and quick-release front and rear hubs, are fitted on Ozark, Appalachian and Avanti. Cassette type rear freehubs, with wider bearing spacing and reduced dishing, offer longer durability. These models are fitted with 2″ knobbly off-road tyres, whilst the Chinook has a 1.75″ tyre with raised centre-rib for lower rolling resistance, and smoother riding on-road.

CHAINRINGS
The high strength cotterless alloy chainsets on our Mountain Bikes all incorporate Biopace chainrings.

The Biopace cadence closely matches the natural movement of the leg for more efficient use of muscle power, with the result that pedalling feels easier, strain on the knees is reduced, and hills are easier to climb.

BEARINGS
All bearings feature additional seals to minimise ingress of water and dirt, and hence prolong bearing life. However no bike is indestructable, and regular maintenance of all components will pay dividends in terms of longer life and trouble free running, particularly for those bikes regularly subject to the rigours of off-road use.

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[The Raleigh Avanti mountain bike in its black and silver Black Adder finish shown in a studio photograph from the front wheel back to the chainset, with color close-ups of its chainset and rear derailleur. The page also carries the Reynolds 531 All Terrain, Shimano SIS, Biopace and SLR 21 speed logos and line drawings of a chainset, a knobbly tire, a handlebar grip with brake lever and a hub, each with a short text on handlebar, wheels, chainrings and bearings.]

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CHINOOK

On road — off road, this spec. is great value. Reynolds 531 All Terrain butted main frame tubes — Shimano Exage M350 groupset — 18 speed — SIS indexed rear gear — Biopace chainrings — cantilever front, U-brake rear — adjustable brake lever reach — straight swaged bar — anodised rims — 1.75″ dual pressure tyres — “Loose Proof” head set.
Finish — Purple Haze.
Sizes — 49, 53, 57 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 ALL TERRAIN BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 18 speed

MTB GEOMETRY
C B° 55 D A° 303 430
SIZE cm | A° | B° | C mm | D mm
49 | 70° | 70° | 545 | 605
53 | 70° | 70° | 560 | 620
57 | 70° | 70° | 575 | 635

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[The Raleigh Chinook mountain bike in its purple and white Purple Haze finish shown in a studio photograph, with color close-ups of its saddle, chainset and handlebar controls. An MTB geometry diagram and table give the angles and lengths for the 49, 53 and 57 cm frames; the Reynolds 531 All Terrain, Shimano SIS, Biopace and SLR 18 speed logos and the script “lightweight” over colored patches fill the rest, and the rear wheel of a white bicycle from the facing page shows at the right edge.]

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ROYAL

Classic touring frame with quality component package — full Reynolds 531 ST tubeset (frame, forks and stays) — touring geometry frameset — Shimano 18 speed SIS gearing — alloy Biopace triple chainrings — cantilever brakes — Shimano 105 quick release alloy hubs — stainless spokes and anodised rims — alloy 4-point rear carrier plus lo-rider fork braze-ons — 700 x 28C tyres with reflective side stripe — anatomic leather covered saddle with coil springs for improved rider comfort.
Colour — Classic Black.
Sizes — 54, 57, 60, 64 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 SUPER TOURIST

SIS biopace

SLR 18 speed

TOURING GEOMETRY
C B° 54 D A° *269 277 437
SIZE cm | A° | B° | C mm | D mm
*51 | 71° | 74° | 535 | 600
*54 | 72° | 74° | 545 | 604
57 | 72° | 73° | 560 | 609
60 | 72° | 72° | 575 | 615
64 | 72° | 72° | 575 | 615

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[The Raleigh Royal touring bicycle in its Classic Black finish, with silver mudguards and a rear carrier, shown in a studio photograph against a painted panel of purple and yellow hills. Color close-ups show its handlebar and brake levers, chainset, rear derailleur and front derailleur; a touring geometry diagram and table give the angles and lengths for frame sizes 51 to 64 cm, and the rear wheel of a bicycle with a carrier from the facing page shows at the right edge.]

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RANDONNEUR

The ultimate production touring bike — Reynolds 531 ST tubeset — Shimano Deore 18 speed transmission with SIS indexed gears and Biopace chainrings — rear Blackburn and front lo-rider alloy carriers — Brooks Pro full natural leather saddle — Maillard sealed bearing CX600 hubs — Mavic M3CD hard anodised rims — stainless spokes, single butted 13/14 gauge rear — Michelin Select 700 x 28C reflective tyres.
Colour — Dark Gunmetal.
Sizes — 54, 57, 60, 64 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 SUPER TOURIST

SIS biopace

SLR 18 speed

TOURISTE

Budget tourer with full feature specification — 531 butted main tubes touring geometry frame — 18 speed Shimano Exage SIS indexed derailleurs — Biopace triple chainring — cantilever brakes — alloy 4-point fitting carrier — high strength ABS mudguards — Randonneur styled engraved alloy bar — anatomic saddle — micro adjust seat pillar — reflective 700 x 28C high grip tyres — two smaller frame sizes feature STT geometry to suit smaller male and lady riders.
Colour — Magnum Grey.
Sizes — 51, 54, 57, 60, 64 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 18 speed

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[The Raleigh Randonneur touring bicycle in Dark Gunmetal, with a Brooks leather saddle, front and rear carriers, mudguards and two Raleigh bottles, and the Raleigh Touriste touring bicycle in Magnum Grey with a rear carrier and mudguards, shown in studio photographs. Two color close-ups show the Randonneur’s front lo-rider carrier and rear carrier; the rear wheel of the bicycle on the facing page shows at the left edge.]

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INCHES TO CENTIMETRES CONVERSION TABLE
INS. | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25
CMS. | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65

RECORD ACE MODERNE
FRAME | Full 653 tube set, investment cast lugs and bottom bracket
FORK | Investment cast crown, 653 blades
HEADSET | Shimano Santé
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, grey anodised
| Hubs – Shimano Santé
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 20C reflective
HANDLEBAR | TTT Grand Prix, cushion tape
STEM | TTT Record
BRAKES | Shimano Santé aero levers with Q/R
DERAILLEUR | Shimano Santé SIS indexed
CHAINSET | Shimano Santé Biopace 52/42t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed 13-24t
PEDALS | Shimano Ultegra Platform
SADDLE | Selle Italia Turbo Special, Lycra
SEAT PIN | Sakae alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Racing shoe cleats, inflator, toe clips and straps.
WEIGHT | 10.2 kgs.

ROAD ACE SELECT
FRAME | Full 531 C tube set, cast bottom bracket shell and seat lug
FORK | Investment cast crown, 531 large oval blades
HEADSET | Shimano 600 Ultegra alloy
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, grey anodised
| Hubs – Shimano Ultegra Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 20C reflective
HANDLEBAR | TTT Grand Prix, cushion tape
STEM | TTT Record
BRAKES | Shimano Ultegra, aero levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano Ultegra SIS
CHAINSET | Shimano Ultegra 53/42t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed 12-21t
PEDALS | Shimano Ultegra Platform
SADDLE | Isca, suede leather
SEAT PIN | Sakae alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Toe clips and straps, racing shoe cleats, inflator.
WEIGHT | 10.3 kgs.

QUADRA II
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, training geometry
FORK | Sloping crown, 531 blades
HEADSET | Shimano 105
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, grey anodised
| Hubs – Shimano 105 Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 20C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy, cushion tape
STEM | SR custom alloy
BRAKES | Shimano 105 SLR, aero levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 SIS Indexed
CHAINSET | Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed 13-24t
PEDALS | Shimano PDT-100, dual format, alloy
SADDLE | Isca Record Lycra
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Twin bottles, toe clips and straps, inflator.
WEIGHT | 10.6 kgs.

DELTA
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, racing geometry
FORK | Investment cast crown, 531 large oval blades
HEADSET | Shimano 105
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, grey anodised
| Hubs – Shimano 105 Q/R, colour
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 20C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy, cushion tape
STEM | SR custom alloy
BRAKES | Shimano 105 SLR, aero levers, colour
DERAILLEUR | Shimano 105 SIS indexed, colour
CHAINSET | Shimano 105 Biopace 52/42t, colour
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed 13-24t
PEDALS | Shimano 105
SADDLE | Raleigh Lightweight Lycra
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Toe clips and straps, inflator.
WEIGHT | 10.5 kgs.

ELIX
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, racing geometry
FORK | Sloping crown, high tensile blades
HEADSET | Shimano A450
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, hollow section
| Hubs – Shimano A450 alloy Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 20C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy, cushion tape
STEM | SR custom alloy
BRAKES | Shimano A450 SLR, aero levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano A452 SIS indexed
CHAINSET | Shimano A452 Biopace 52/42t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed 13-24t
PEDALS | Shimano A450
SADDLE | Raleigh Lightweight Lycra
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Toe clips and straps, inflator.
WEIGHT | 10.7 kgs.

STRADA
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, training geometry
FORK | Sloping crown, high tensile blades
HEADSET | Shimano A450
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, hollow section
| Hubs – Shimano alloy Q/R
| Spokes – Rustless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 20C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy, cushion tape
STEM | SR custom alloy
BRAKES | Shimano A350 SLR, aero levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano A350 SIS front and rear
CHAINSET | Shimano A350 Biopace 52/42t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 6 speed 13-24t
PEDALS | Shimano A450
SADDLE | Raleigh Lightweight Lycra
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Toe clips and straps, inflator.
WEIGHT | 11.1 kgs

MOUNTAIN BIKES

AVANTI
FRAME | Full Reynolds 531 tubeset, MTB geometry
FORK | Brazed Unicrown, 531 blades
HEADSET | Shimano Deore XT II
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa hollow section, anodised
| Hubs – Shimano Deore XT II Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – Panaracer Timbuk II 26 x 2
HANDLEBAR | Cr-Mo swaged. Rubber grips
STEM | Welded T-bone
BRAKES | Shimano Deore XT II cantilever front and rear
DERAILLEUR | Shimano Deore XT II
CHAINSET | Shimano Deore XT II Biopace 48/38/28t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed Hyperglide 13-30t
PEDALS | Shimano Deore XT II
SADDLE | Isca anatomic “TOP” leather, loop spring
SEAT PIN | Shimano Deore XT II
WEIGHT | 13.5 kgs.

APPALACHIAN
FRAME | MTB geometry, 531 butted main tubes
FORK | Brazed unicrown, 531 blades
HEADSET | Shimano Deore II
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa hollow section, anodised
| Hubs – Shimano Deore II Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – Panaracer Timbuk II 26 x 2
HANDLEBAR | Mountain straight, swaged form. Rubber grips
STEM | SR alloy, cable pulley
BRAKES | Shimano Deore II cantilever.
DERAILLEUR | Shimano Deore II
CHAINSET | Shimano Deore II Biopace 48/38/28t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed Hyperglide 13-30t
PEDALS | Shimano Deore II
SADDLE | Isca anatomic suede leather, loop spring
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
WEIGHT | 13.6 kgs.

OZARK
FRAME | MTB geometry, 531 butted main tubes
FORK | Unicrown MIG welded
HEADSET | Tange Unique “Loose-Proof”
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa hollow section, anodised
| Hubs – Shimano M450/452 Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – Panaracer Timbuk II 26 x 2
HANDLEBAR | Mountain straight, swaged form. Rubber grips
STEM | SR Alloy, cable pulley
BRAKES | Shimano M454 cantilever front, M451 ‘U’ brake rear
DERAILLEUR | Shimano M452 SIS
CHAINSET | Shimano M452 Biopace 48/38/28
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 7 speed Hyperglide 13-30t
PEDALS | Shimano M450
SADDLE | Isca anatomic suede leather, loop spring
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
WEIGHT | 13.7 kgs.

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[A specifications page giving the frame, components and weight of the Raleigh Record Ace Moderne, Road Ace Select, Quadra II, Delta, Elix and Strada road bicycles and the Avanti, Appalachian and Ozark mountain bikes, each in its own blue-headed panel under the script “lightweight”. An inches to centimeters conversion scale for frame sizes runs sideways up the left margin, colored patches decorate the Mountain Bikes band, and a cut strip of the facing page with the start of another specification panel shows at the right edge.]

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TOURINGBIKES

Raleigh Lightweight – prestige products designed and built by the Raleigh Special Products Division, source of world championship winning bicycles and centre for advanced product development.

Raleigh Lightweight, dedicated to
• no compromise design
• handcrafted finish
• custom styling
• quality component selection
• ultimate product performance

RANDONNEUR
FRAME | Full 531 ST tube set, touring geometry, Shimano forged vertical drop outs
FORK | Forged crown, 531 blades
HEADSET | Shimano Deore
WHEELS | Rims – Mavic M3CD, hard anodised
| Hubs – Maillard 600CX, sealed, QR
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge front, 13/14 single butted rear
| Tyres – Michelin Select 700 x 28C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy engraved randonneur, suede finish cushion tape
STEM | Sakae forged alloy
BRAKES | Shimano SLR cantilever, Shimano hooded levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano Deore SIS indexed
CHAINSET | Shimano Deore Biopace HP 48/38/28t
FREEWHEEL | 6 speed Shimano 14-28t
PEDALS | Shimano PDT-100 dual format, alloy
SADDLE | Brooks Professional leather
SEAT PIN | Sakae CTP-5 alloy micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Full mudguards, front low rider carrier, rear Jim Blackburn 4-point fixing alloy carrier, toe clips and straps, twin bottles, inflator, spare spokes.
WEIGHT | 13.4 kgs.

ROYAL
FRAME | Full 531 ST tube set, touring geometry, vertical drop outs
FORK | Sloping crown, 531 blades
HEADSET | Tange
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa hollow section, anodised
| Hubs – Shimano 105 Q/R
| Spokes – Stainless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 28C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy engraved randonneur, cushion tape
STEM | Sakae custom light alloy
BRAKES | Alloy cantilever, Weinmann levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano SIS indexed
CHAINSET | Shimano Biopace 48/38/28t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 6 speed 14-28t
PEDALS | MKS AR-3 touring, alloy
SADDLE | Isca anatomic, leather covered
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Full mudguards, alloy rear carrier, toe clips and straps, inflator.
WEIGHT | 13.2 kgs.

WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE
kg | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 12.0 | 12.5 | 13.0 | 13.5 | 14.0 | 14.5 | 15.0
lbs | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32

TOURISTE
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, touring geometry. 51 and 54 cms sizes feature short top tube frame design
FORK | Sloping crown, high tensile blades
HEADSET | Tange Unique X “Loose-Proof”
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, hollow section
| Hubs – Shimano Q/R front
| Spokes – Rustless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 28C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Alloy engraved randonneur, cushion tape
STEM | Sakae custom light alloy
BRAKES | Alloy cantilever, Weinmann levers
DERAILLEUR | Shimano M350 SIS
CHAINSET | Shimano Biopace 48/38/28
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 6 speed 14-28t
PEDALS | MKS AR-3 touring, alloy
SADDLE | Anatomic
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Full mudguards, alloy rear carrier, toe clips and straps, inflator.
WEIGHT | 13.5 kgs.

SHIMANO

SR SAKAE

MICHELIN

ISCA®

VREDESTEIN

ALESA

REYNOLDS

CHINOOK
FRAME | MTB geometry, 531 butted main tubes
FORK | Unicrown MIG welded
HEADSET | Tange Unique “Loose-Proof”
WHEELS | Rims – Alesa alloy, anodised
| Hubs – Shimano alloy, front Q/R
| Spokes – Rustless 14 gauge
| Tyres – Skinside CST dual pressure 26 x 1.75
HANDLEBAR | Mountain straight, swaged form. Rubber grips
STEM | SR alloy
BRAKES | Shimano M350 cantilever front, M450 ‘U’ brake rear
DERAILLEUR | Shimano M350 SIS
CHAINSET | Shimano M350 Biopace 48/38/28t
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 6 speed 14-28t
PEDALS | Shimano M350
SADDLE | Anatomic
SEAT PIN | SR alloy, micro adjust
WEIGHT | 13.9 kgs.

GEMINI

GEMINI 6
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, touring geometry. Gents, Ladies Sportif
FORK | Sloping crown, high tensile blades
HEADSET | Tange Unique “Loose-Proof”
WHEELS | Rims – hollow section alloy
| Hubs – alloy, Q/R front
| Spokes – Rustless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 35C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Semi raised
STEM | Sakae alloy
BRAKES | Cantilever, alloy levers
DERAILLEUR | Indexed shift, handlebar control
CHAINSET | Alloy cotterless 46 tooth with disc
FREEWHEEL | 6 speed, 14-28 index
PEDALS | Black resin
SADDLE | Anatomic
SEAT PIN | Sakae alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Full mudguards, alloy rear carrier, inflator.
WEIGHT | 12.9 kgs.

GEMINI 18
FRAME | 3 tubes 531 butted, touring geometry. Gents, Ladies Sportif
FORK | Sloping crown, high tensile blades
HEADSET | Tange Unique “Loose-Proof”
WHEELS | Rims – hollow section, alloy
| Hubs – Shimano alloy, Q/R front
| Spokes – Rustless 14 gauge
| Tyres – 700 x 35C reflective
HANDLEBAR | Semi raised
STEM | Sakae alloy
BRAKES | Cantilever, with combined brake and gear levers
DERAILLEUR | Exage M350 indexed, handlebar control
CHAINSET | Exage M350 48/38/28 Biopace
FREEWHEEL | Cassette 6 speed 14-28t
PEDALS | Exage M350
SADDLE | Anatomic
SEAT PIN | Sakae alloy, micro adjust
OTHER FEATURES | Full mudguards, alloy rear carrier, inflator.
WEIGHT | 13.8 kgs.

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[A specifications page giving the frame, components and weight of the Raleigh Randonneur, Royal and Touriste touring bicycles, the Chinook mountain bike and the Gemini 6 and Gemini 18, each in its own blue-headed panel, with a short statement on Raleigh Lightweight and the Special Products Division. Six line drawings show a mudguard and brake, drop handlebars, a rear derailleur, a chainset, a flat bar grip with lever and a wheel rim; a panel of supplier logos (Shimano, SR Sakae, Michelin, Isca, Vredestein, Alesa and Reynolds) and a kilograms to pounds weight conversion scale, its title printed sideways, fill the right side.]

— Page 15 (back cover) —
GEMINI 6

City bike styling with Lightweight performance. Reynolds 531 butted main tubes frame — Shimano SIS indexed gearchange — powerful cantilever brakes — high strength hollow section alloy rims — 1.375 all weather tyres with safety reflective side stripe — full guards and alloy rear carrier.
Colour — Aquamarine highlight on White.
Sizes — Gents 54, 57, 60, 64 cms. Ladies 48, 52, 56 cms.

REYNOLDS 531 BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS 6 speed

lightweight

REYNOLDS 531 BUTTED FRAME TUBES

SIS biopace

SLR 18 speed

GEMINI 18

ATB equipment, CTB comfort. Reynolds 531 butted main tubes frame — Shimano indexed gears — 18 speed — Biopace chainrings — Q/R front wheel — cantilever brakes — alloy hollow section rims – 1.375 all weather tyres with reflective side stripe — full guards and rear carrier.
Colour — Charcoal highlight on White.
Sizes — Gents 54, 57, 60 cms. Ladies 48, 52, 56 cms.

This catalogue is one of a set available from your Raleigh dealer.

Our policy of continual improvement means that product specification and appearance may be changed while this catalogue is still in use.

All the bicycles shown in this catalogue are available from your RALEIGH DEALER –

RALEIGH
RALEIGH INDUSTRIES LTD., NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2DD. ENGLAND.

Issue Date JAN ’89 Designed & Produced by Fleet Group PLC

[The back cover shows the Raleigh Gemini 6 ladies city bicycle in Aquamarine highlight on White and the Gemini 18 gents bicycle in Charcoal highlight on White in studio photographs, both with mudguards and rear carriers, and a photograph of a man and a woman riding Gemini bicycles along a town street. Below, the covers of five Raleigh catalogs in the set are fanned out, the last a Lightweight cover; the dealer box carries a white printed sticker reading “BAKERS CYCLES RINGWOOD 473156 Sales Spares Repairs”, and the issue date and designer’s line run sideways up the right margin.]