Peter Kohler places the Blue Streak in Raleigh's 1961 revamp, and the 1962 US catalogue lists it as a 27in model billed as the 'All New Race-Ace'.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Gears and drivetrain
- 10-speed Benelux derailleur1961 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 27" BLUE STREAK — All New Race-Ace | Ebykr catalogue archive, Cover |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
Other sources
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Blue Streak | Kohler: part of the revamp for the 1961 model year, with a 10-speed Benelux derailleur. (1961 revamp) | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.