Raleigh 1986 Catalog — The Specialist Bicycle Development Unit, Ilkeston

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TI RALEIGH

1986

The Specialist Bicycle Development Unit
TI Raleigh Limited
Digby Street, Ilkeston, Derbys.

[The front cover of the Raleigh Specialist Bicycle Development Unit catalog, a black-and-white photomontage of framebuilders at work: a man sighting along a tube, a man in goggles brazing a lug, a man holding a frame tube with a Raleigh decal and a frame on a jig, with a racing cyclist raising one arm above them. The TI roundel and the Raleigh wordmark run across the top.]

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INTRODUCTION

Every year we analyse where we have been and what we have done, so that we can build more detail into our product range. This year we have done everthing from drag strip bashes to mountain bike bashes, from CTC tours to Tour de France. Despite the weather, which rained on rich and poor alike, we have again moved ahead and added more detail.

One area of our catalogue which has suffered by our yearly additions and alterations is your ability to sort out which model is which. To try to make your model selection easier, we have re-grouped the range and changed the names of some models to make this task simpler.

In each of the groups, the models are intended for the same role, the Services des Courses road models for top level international road races, the Lo-Pro’s for short distances time trials, or for pursuits and kilo’s on the track. More detail follows, but the basic groupings describe the intent of the product.

As in previous years, we supply through our Raleigh Dealers who are your guarantee of on-going service and satisfaction. We also deal with you, the customer, to design the frameset for you and your type of cycling. If what we have is what you want, you may either write your own specification and send it to us via your dealer, or you may come here and we will assist you with the specification. If you wish to visit us, please tell your dealer who will arrange an appointment. The more specialized your requirement, the more necessary it is to see you and for framesets such as Lo Pro’s this is more or less essential.

Almost every imaginable braze on is as standard, a very wide range of colours are available, if what you want is not in this list, please ask and if it is possible for us to do it we will. We will not chromium plate 753, it is wrong to do so, but we do offer chromium plate on 531 models as appropriate. Other than that we are here to do whatever you want. We regret that this does not include tandems and trikes, but we can’t be experts at everything.

[A typewritten introduction to the Specialist Bicycle Development Unit range, explaining that the framesets have been regrouped and renamed and that customers order through Raleigh dealers or by visiting the unit. The lower half of the sheet is blank.]

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‘Services des Courses’ Road. 8601 – 8603 – 8605

These are definative road racing framesets for International level road racing and are in every detail as used by our own teams and by home and overseas international riders, as well as discerning clubmen and women. The lugs, fork crown and bottom bracket are Cinelli, the tubing is the best, Reynolds, whether 753R or 531C. No other tube will do and the choice is yours in keeping with your budget.

These models are offered with a very full range of ‘braze ons’ to your choice including race number tags and front changer brackets, The size range is from 49cms to 64.5cms, with top tube and geometry to suit you. All colours in the range are available, plus a semi-chrome finish on the 8605.

‘Road Champion’. 8607- 8609 – 8611 – 8613 – 8615

These are called the Road Champion range simply because so many championships, including two World Road Race Championships have been won on them. The design of these has been the subject of continuing review and updating as necessary.

The design philosophy is to provide a somewhat wider range than the Services des Courses range, to suit a wider range of uses. Materials range from 753R through 531 Pro to 531C, using Prugnat lugs and Cinelli fork crowns. The 8607 – 753 has a Cinelli bracket, the others have Haden de Luxe brackets. Seat stays can be fitted to the side or rear of the seat lug, rear forks ends can be horizontal or vertical.

Sizes are from 49cms to 64.5cms, with the rest of the geometry to suit you and your form of cycle sport. The full colour range is available plus chrome as indicated on the model chart. All the standard range of ‘braze ons’ are available.

‘Time Trials Special’. 8617 – 8619-8621

Made from 753R or 531 Pro, these are the definative Time Trial versions of the ‘Champion’ range above. They are normally equipped with Cinelli SC Aero fork crowns and vertical drop outs, otherwise the materials, colours and sizes are as those used on the ‘Champion’ models.

‘Services des Courses ‘ Track. 8623 – 8625 – 8627

This is the track equivalent of our ‘Services des Courses’ road, being intended for the serious international contender on indoor and outdoor tracks. They are purpose built for the customer’s needs and we do recommend consultation with us whenever possible.

The tubing is either 753 or 531 to choice with Cinelli lugs and bracket and either a Cinelli or Fischer cast fork crown to suit the end use. The colour range is as for the road models. The 8627 531C comes with chrome fork and rear triangle. Alternative guages of tube are available for special purpose frames.

[A typewritten page describing four groups of framesets with their model numbers: the Services des Courses road frames 8601 to 8605, the Road Champion frames 8607 to 8615, the Time Trials Special frames 8617 to 8621 and the Services des Courses track frames 8623 to 8627. The text names the Reynolds 753R, 531 Pro and 531C tubing, Cinelli and Prugnat lugs and the size range of 49 to 64.5 cm.]

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‘Track Champion’. 8629 – 8631 – 8633

The Track ‘Champion’ range get their name from the same source as the Road Champions, they have won so many championships over the years that we have lost count. Available in 753 and 531C,they can be built to suit specialised events,or for general track racing.

Lugs are Prugnat with Cinelli bracket on the 753 and Haden on the 531 versions. Fork crowns are Fischer or Cinelli to suit, the full colour range is available and semi-chrome is available on the 8633.

‘Lo-Pro’ Road and Track. 8635 – 8637 and 8639 – 8641

These specialised frames are for short distance time trials (8635-8637) and for pursuit and kilo on the track (8639-8641). In both cases these are intended for riders who have reached somewhere near the top of the tree and have an established style and position. We can then transfer this position to a ‘Lo-Pro’ to give the maximum benefit to the rider. These framesets are only made for 24″ front wheels,but may be specified for 80 or 100mm front hubs.

Tubing is special 753 or 531 butted with own hand made lugs and bottom brackets. Braze on’s etc, are to customer requirements and it is always best if we consult together to decide what to fit.

The colour range is as for other models, but we prefer not to chromium plate the 531 version.

‘Randonneur’. 8643 – 8645

These two models are made in 753 and 531C respectively and are purpose built for ‘Randonneur’ events, for serious touring, or can be built for Rough-Stuff work. Every imaginable brazing can be supplied, the only extra being Mafac type brake pivots if required. Since these come with the brakes, we fit them free if the customer supplies.

We can fit double eyes for carrier and mudguards, front and rear mudguard bridge sockets (where braze on brakes are used). Two sockets for Jim Blackburn type rear carriers. Bottle cage mounts, pump pegs (please state exact fitting length), brake guides or stops. Please let us know all your requirements and we can then equip your frameset to give total satisfaction.

‘Cross Champions’ 8647 – 8649

Some 15 National titles,plus more we have forgotten, justifies the name. Reynolds 753 or 531C is the tube,with other parts as specified for the Road Champion range. Vertical rear dropouts are fitted,but road ends are optional. We usually find that cross riders have their own preference for the positioning of brake and gear cable transmissions. If you have please tell us. Otherwise we build for twin handlebar controls with ‘bare wire’ brake cables on the top tube.

[A typewritten page describing the Track Champion frames 8629 to 8633, the Lo-Pro road and track frames 8635 to 8641 for 24 inch front wheels, the Randonneur frames 8643 and 8645 and the Cross Champions frames 8647 and 8649. The Cross Champions entry continues on the next sheet.]

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Almost all riders will require braze on Mafac type brakes, please supply the braze on bosses,otherwise we will supply as an ‘extra’.

Colours and sizes are as for other models. We have never been asked for chrome on cross frames, but this can be done for the same price as the equivalent 531 Road Champion model.

‘Maverick Super’ 8651

The ‘Maverick Super’ is built to individual specification from the latest Reynolds 531 ATB tube. Sizes run from 48.5cm upwards and our own experience is that frames need to be 4 cm smaller than road frames, as a norm,and as much as 6 cm smaller for rough stuff racing.

The key to real satisfaction is to work out exactly what equipment you intend to fit to your frameset. The standard brake pivots we fit will accept Shimano Deore, Weinmann or Dia Compe brakes. If you need anything different, please supply the brakes and pivots with order and we will fit them. Brake and gear wires can be acommodated by guides for covered cables,or by stope and fittings for bare wire transmissions. We recommend the latter for ease of lubrication and maintenance.

Frames can be built for 126 or 130mm rear hubs. Please check which,as it is too late when the frame has been built. Front and rear dropouts can be fitted with single eye for mudguards,or double eyes for mudguards and carrier. The fork crown can be fitted with single M5 socket screw for a mudguard bridge,or socket front and rear for mudguards and carrier. The seatstay bridge has an M5 socket for mudguard bridge. Twin bottle cage mounts are standard, fitted to down tube and seat tube, but these can be ommitted if required.

Colours are as per the catalogue range, but for the serious cross country enthusiast we would recommend something that does not show the dirt, or for the serious poseur, white, which does show all the dirt.

[A typewritten page that finishes the Cross Champions entry and describes the Maverick Super 8651, an all-terrain frame built in Reynolds 531 ATB tubing with a choice of brake pivots, cable routing and 126 or 130 mm rear spacing. The lower half of the sheet is blank.]

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DETAIL SPECIFICATION

‘BRAZE ON’S’

On the road frames, we offer the standard option of:-

Gear Lever Bosses – 1,2, or nil. Gear Cable -Under or on top of bracket.
Chainstay stop – Over or under chainstay. Bottle cages – Single or Double or nil.
Brake Cable Stops/Guides – 2, 3, Under Left/right/centre or top centre or nil.
Front Changer Mounting – Campag or Simplex. State outer chainring sizes (extra on 531C).
Race number Tag – Optional. Chainhook – Optional. Mudguard eyes – front & rear.
Mafac Type brake pivots – Extra unless supplied (Rear brake cable support F.O.C.).
Pannier Mounts – Jim Blackburn F.O.C. Other fitted either to drawing or send pannier.
Pump pegs – Please advise exact length of pump as fitted or supply pump.

CLEARANCES.

Brake clearances are normally bare (no brake) 40mm (Ultrashort) 47mm (‘Piccolo’) or 52mm (Standard). Others are available so long as clear measurements are provided. Alen key brake fittings are standard, if the brakes are to be plain bolt, please state. Where mudguard fittings are asked for, we assume that plain bolt brakes will be used, and front and rear clearance for guards is also required. Please make your requirements clear, in special cases specify rim and tyre to be used.

CHROME PLATE. (Only available on 531 Pro and 531C Models).

We currently supply three levels of chrome plate.

1. Chrome Fork – fully chromed fork, with or without 3″ of self colour at top of fork blade.
2. Semi-Chrome – Fully chromed rear triangle and front fork. This can be paint finished to rear bridges and with 3″ of self colour on fork top if required.
3. Full Chrome – Chrome plated all over with ‘Team’ coloured head and ‘Team’ transfers. Other head tube colours will be considered where practicable

SEAT STAY FITTINGS

On all models with Cinelli lugs, steatstays are fitted to the side of the seat lug. On all other models, seat stay fitting is optional on side or ‘fast back’. We recommend the seat stays to be fitted to the side of the seat lug on any frame 60 cm or larger and wherever severe service is envisaged. Where mudguards or panniers are to be used, seat stays must be fitted to the side of the seat lug to give satisfactory clearance and fitting in all frame sizes.

[A typewritten page of detail specifications for the Specialist Bicycle Development Unit frames, covering braze-on options, brake clearances, three levels of chrome plate and seat stay fittings. There are no illustrations and no printed page number.]

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COLOURS

1. Raleigh 1986 Team Colours. (Also ‘old’ T.I. Raleigh Colours.

2. Gloss enamels:- Red, White, Oxford Blue, Yellow, Orange, Black and Blaze Blue.
3. ‘Pearlescent’ Finish :- Oyster, Anthracite, Polar Blue, & Caramel.
4. ‘Metallics’:- Fern Green, Space Blue, Silver, Gold & Gunmetal.
5. ‘Flamboyants’:- Carmine, Electric Blue, and Sunset Yellow.

All Fitted with the appropriate transfers.
We will attempt other colours if a colour sample is provided.

FITTINGS.

Frames are delivered, fitted with the appropriate headset and seatbolt with all screw threads machined ready for assembly. Where necessary special purpose bolts, screws or ferrules are supplied. (See specification chart).

It is important to fit the correct size seat pillar. All frames have a label near the seat lug giving the correct seat pillar size.

We reserve the right to change any material specification as a result of unsatisfactory delivery or performance of any component. This will normally be done after consultation and discussion with the dealer.

SERVICE.

We will refinish any ‘Ilkeston’ made product. This service includes, re-tracking, re-machining of all screw threads and carriage home. Frames for refinishing should be stripped and returned via your Raleigh dealer.

Where practicable we will repair any ‘Ilkeston’ made product. Repairs normally also involve re-finishing, but minor ‘running-repairs’ during the season can sometimes be ‘touched in’ to avoid loss of time. Whenever possible during the racing season we will treat your repair as a matter of urgency and turn it round during the week.

[A typewritten page listing the paint finishes offered on Specialist Bicycle Development Unit frames, from Raleigh 1986 Team Colours to gloss, pearlescent, metallic and flamboyant colors, followed by notes on fittings and the refinishing and repair service. There are no illustrations and no printed page number.]

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THE 1986 RANGE.

8601 | 753R | Services des Courses Road
8603 | 531C | Services des Courses Road
8605 | 531C | Services des Courses Semi-Chrome

8607 | 753R | Road Champion
8609 | 531 Pro | Road Champion
8611 | 531 Pro | Road Champion Semi-Chrome
8613 | 531 Pro | Road Champion All Chrome
8615 | 531C | Road Champion

8617 | 753R | Time Trial Special
8619 | 531 Pro | Time Trial Special
8621 | 531 Pro | Time Trial Special Semi-Chrome

8623 | 753R | Services des Courses Track
8625 | 531C | Services des Courses Track
8627 | 531C | Services des Courses Track Semi-Chrome

8629 | 753R | Track Champion
8631 | 531C | Track Champion
8633 | 531C | Track Champion Semi-Chrome

8635 | 753R | Lo-Pro Road Time Trials
8637 | 531 | Lo-Pro Road Time Trials
8639 | 753R | Lo-Pro Track Pursuit-Kilo
8641 | 531 | Lo-Pro Track Pursuit-Kilo

8643 | 753R | Randonneur
8645 | 531C | Randonneur

8647 | 753R | Cross Champion
8649 | 531C | Cross Champion

8651 | 531 ATB | Maverick Super

[A typewritten list headed “The 1986 Range” giving the four-digit number, Reynolds tubing and name of each Specialist Bicycle Development Unit frame, from the Services des Courses Road and Track, Road Champion, Time Trial Special and Track Champion to the Lo-Pro, Randonneur, Cross Champion and Maverick Super. The list has no column headings and the page carries no printed page number.]

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RALEIGH

TI Raleigh Limited

Specialist Bicycle Development Dept. Digby Street, Ilkeston Derbyshire

Telephone (0602) 324211

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* Head Tube:-
* Down Tube:-
* Down Tube Angle:-
* Backstay Length:-
* for factory use only.

Dealer…
Customer…
Order No… Tube…
Size… Model…
Gears… Brakes…
Fork Ends… Dropouts…
Bracket… BSC/M35 Crown…
Gear Boss…1/2H.B. Control… 1/2
Brake Cable Stops/Guides 2/3 under/top/L/R
Gear Cables 1/2 Over/Under Bkt..Chain Hanger
Bottle Cage DT/ST/Both. Bridge…
Colour… Transfers…
headset…
Other Brazings…
Other Fittings…
Other Information…

Rider Weight…
Intended Use…
Road/Track Surface…
Chain Rings 1/2 Max 1… Min 1…
Max 2… Min 2…
Cranks…Stem…
Rims…Hubs…
Max Tyre Section…
…

Frame No:…

[A blank frame order form of the TI Raleigh Specialist Bicycle Development Dept., Ilkeston, with the TI Raleigh logo, a photograph of a road bicycle marked with dimension lines lettered A to H, an eight-column box for those dimensions, a boxed factory-use panel and dotted fields for the dealer, customer, tubing, model, fittings, color and components. A circular monogram logo sits at the upper left of the photograph. The page carries no printed page number.]

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RALEIGH

TI Raleigh Limited

Specialist Bicycle Development Dept. Digby Street, Ilkeston Derbyshire

Telephone Nottingham 324211

MAVERICK SUPER

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Dealer…
Customer…
Order No. Yours… Ours…
Tube. 531 Model *8651/8652
Size *… Gears *15/18
Hub width *126/130. M/guard eyes *Y/No
Rear Fork Ends *Horizontal/Vertical
Bottles *Down tube/Seat tube/Both
Gear Cables *Bare Wire/Covered Cables
Brake Cables *Bare Wire/Covered Cables.
Other Brazed on fittings…
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H
49 | 54.5 | 70 | | 6.2 | | 45.5 | 29
50.5 | 54.5 | 70 | | 6.2 | | 45.5 | 29
52 | 56.0 | 69.5 | | 6.0 | | 45.5 | 29
53 | 56.0 | 69.5 | | 6.0 | | 45.5 | 29
55 | 56.0 | 69.5 | | 6.0 | | 45.5 | 29
57 | 56.0 | 69.5 | | 6.0 | | 45.5 | 29

Factory Use Only.
B. Stay:-
BHA:-
DT:-
HT:-

When assembles the following parts will be used…
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Colour *Flame Red. Black. Anthracite. Silver. Oxford Blue. Space Blue. Oyster.
Other…

*Please delete or indicate as necessary.

FRAME NUMBER…

[An order form for the Maverick Super frame from the TI Raleigh Specialist Bicycle Development Dept., Ilkeston, with a photograph of the all-terrain bicycle marked with dimension lines lettered a to h, a table of frame dimensions for six sizes from 49 to 57, and fields for tubing, gears, hub width, fittings and seven color choices. A circular monogram logo sits at the upper right of the photograph; the page carries no printed page number.]

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SOME RALEIGH TEAM SUCCESSESS 1974 – 1985

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

ROAD:
1977 2nd. Thurau
1978 1st. Knetmann.
1979 1st. Raas.

TRACK:
1974 – 1975 Schuiten
1979 1st. Oosterbosch. Pursuit
1982 1st. Singleton. Keirin.
2nd. Singleton. Sprint.

( 6 World Champions)

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (wins only)

ROAD:
1974 Germany
1975 Germany
1976 Germany-Holland
1978 Holland
1979 Holland
1980 Holland
1981 Holland
1982 Belgium-Holland
1983 Holland
1984 Belgium
1984 Gt. Britain (Criterium)
(13 National Road Champions)

TRACK
1974 U.K. Pursuit, Holland Sprint, Pursuit & Madison.
1975 Holland Madison & Pursuit
1976 Germany Pursuit
1985 U.K. Pursuit
1977 Holland Madison.
1981 Holland Pursuit.
1983 Holland Pursuit
1984 Holland Pursuit.
1984/5 Holland Motor Paced.
(14 National Pro Track Champions)

EUROPEAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS:
1975 Omnium & Madison.
1976 Madison.
1977 Dernys.
1980 Dernys.
1981 Dernys.
( 6 European Champions )

WORLD CUP FOR TEAMS

1977 3rd. 1978 3rd. 1979 1st. 1981 3rd. 1982 1st. 1983 1st. 1984 1st. 1985 1st. ( 5 World Cups)

CLASSIC WINS.
Het Volk 1981 – 1985
Tour of Flanders 1979-83-84-85
Gent Wavelgem 1980-81-82-83-85
Pasie-Roubaix 1982.
Amstel Gold 1978-79-80-82
G.P. Frankfurt. 1975-77-83-84-1985
G.P. Zurich 1983 – 1984
Paris Bruxells 1978-83-1984
Autumn Tour (Blois-Chaville) 1978-1981

(28 Classic wins to date)

TOUR de FRANCE.
1976 5 stages.
1977 2nd. 5th. lst. Team Time points 10 stages.
1978 1st. Team points. 10 stages
1979 6 stages.
1980 1st. Overall. 1st. Team points 12 stages (Record)
1981 4th, 7 stages.
1982 3rd. 1st. Team points, 6 stages.
1983 3rd. 1st. Team time & Points, 4 stages
1984 5th 1st. Team points & 2 stages.
1985 3 stages.

( 65 stage wins and 8 Team awards since 1976)

OTHER TOURS (wins only)
Belgium 1980-81-1984.
Holland 1976-77-78-79-80-81-83-84-85
Switzerland. 1976-78-79-85 (1st. team, 1976-79-84-85)
Gt. Britain 1978
Luxemburg 1977-1980
Dauphine 1980-1985
De Panne 1981-82-83-1984
Dunkirk 1977-81-1983
Bressages 1980-81-82-83-84-1985
Romandie 1978
Paris-Nice 1977
America 1983
Mediteranean 1976-78-80-83-85
Sea Link 1984
Norway 1985

(44 Tour wins)

[A typewritten list headed “Some Raleigh Team Successess 1974 – 1985” recording the professional team’s results year by year in world, national and European championships, the World Cup for Teams, classic races, the Tour de France and other stage races. Riders named include Thurau, Knetmann, Raas, Schuiten, Oosterbosch and Singleton; the page carries no printed page number.]