A 1905 Raleigh Gazelle, Model No 28, survives in the Online Bicycle Museum, described with a 26in frame, 28in wheels and inverted brake levers; its page shows extracts from the 1907 catalogue. Raleigh later used the Gazelle name for a budget range launched in 1938, which was renamed Robin Hood.
Same name, different bikesGazelle was later the name of a budget range (1938), later renamed Robin Hood – see Brands.
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.
Brakes
- inverted brake levers1905 · Model No 28 — Online Bicycle Museum
Wheels and tyres
- 28in wheels1905 · Model No 28 — Online Bicycle Museum
What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Raleigh Gazelle · Model No 28 | 26in frame, 28in wheels, inverted brake levers (as described by the museum). Page shows 1907 catalogue extracts. | Online Bicycle Museum |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.