Peter Kohler places the Gran Sport in the 1961 revamp, and Retro Raleighs shows it in the 1962 catalogue. It is listed in the 1970 US catalogue as a 27in 10-speed with Huret Luxe gears, though Retro Raleighs believes that version was probably never produced, and it appears again in the 1976 US catalogue.
NoteRetro Raleighs says the 1970 catalogue version was probably never produced.
Sources disagree: Gran Sport 1970Listed in the 1970 US catalogue (Ebykr catalogue archive) or Probably never actually produced (Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)). We show both until a catalogue settles it.
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
- Campagnolo 10-speed derailleur gears1961 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- 10-speed1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- Huret Luxe1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Wheels and tyres
- 27in wheel1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | GRAN SPORT | 27in wheel, 10-speed; Huret Luxe. Retro Raleighs says the 1970 version was probably never produced. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1976 | Gran Sport | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.7 |
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 | Gran Sport | Kohler: part of the revamp for the 1961 model year; the first Raleigh with Campagnolo 10-speed derailleur gears. (1961 revamp) | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
| 1962 | Gran Sport | Shown from the 1962 catalogue. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Peter C. Kohler, 'The Raleigh Lentons'
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): 'Raleigh Gran Sport' page
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1970 catalogue 'The Finest Bicycles Made in England' (US) (p.6)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh USA catalogue 1976 – page index (p.7)