The International is in the 1970 US catalogue as a 27in 10-speed with a Campagnolo Record group. Retro Raleighs reproduces its 1974 specification as Model DL.170, with Reynolds 531 tubing, Campagnolo Nuovo Record gears, Weinmann centre-pull brakes and Clement tubular tyres, and it appears again in the 1976 US catalogue. Retro Raleighs' chronology gives 1966 as its year of introduction, which still needs checking against a catalogue.
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.
Frame and fork
- Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing1970 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Nervex Professional lugs1970 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Reynolds 531 butted tubes, forks and stays, Campagnolo ends1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Nervex Professional Feature Cut lugs1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Reynolds 531 fork with forged Vagner crown1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Gears and drivetrain
- 10-speed1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
- Campagnolo Record group1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleur, 10-speed1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Simplex 14/24T rear cluster1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo cotterless alloy crankset1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Sedis ½ × 3/32in chain1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record Strada pedals1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Brakes
- Weinmann centre-pull brakes1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5; 1970 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Weinmann centre-pull brakes with lightened quick-release levers1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Wheels and tyres
- 27in wheel1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
- Campagnolo Record large-flange quick-release hubs1970 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com); 1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Sprint alloy rims1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Clement Strada 66 lightweight cotton tubulars1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Saddle, bars and stem
- the picture shows a Brooks Professional saddle1970 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Brooks Professional leather saddle1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Raleigh Maes alloy bars1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- G.B. forged alloy Neta stem1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo alloy seat post1974 · DL.170 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
As listed together
Parts the source lists in one breath, kept together so nothing is attached to the wrong version.
- Campagnolo Record derailleur, crankset, seat post and pedals1970 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | INTERNATIONAL | 27in wheel 10-speed; Campagnolo Record group; Weinmann centre-pull brakes. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5 |
| 1976 | International | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | International | Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing; Nervex Professional lugs; Campagnolo Record derailleur, crankset, seat post and pedals; Campagnolo Record large-flange quick-release hubs; Weinmann centre-pull brakes; the picture shows a Brooks Professional saddle | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
| 1974 | International, Model DL.170 · DL.170 | Reynolds 531 butted tubes, forks and stays, Campagnolo ends; Nervex Professional Feature Cut lugs; Reynolds 531 fork with forged Vagner crown; Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleur, 10-speed; Simplex 14/24T rear cluster; Campagnolo cotterless alloy crankset; Sedis ½ × 3/32in chain; Weinmann centre-pull brakes with lightened quick-release levers; Sprint alloy rims; Campagnolo Record large-flange quick-release hubs; Clement Strada 66 lightweight cotton tubulars; Brooks Professional leather saddle; Raleigh Maes alloy bars; G.B. forged alloy Neta stem; Campagnolo alloy seat post; Campagnolo Nuovo Record Strada pedals; about 22½lb. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
Unconfirmed mentions
These come from a single uncited or enthusiast source. They are not used for the dates, components or confidence above. If you can confirm one from a catalogue, please tell us.
| Year | Name | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | International | Chronology gives 1966 as year introduced. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1970 catalogue 'The Finest Bicycles Made in England' (US) (p.5)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): 'Raleigh International' page
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh USA catalogue 1976 – page index (p.5)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): 'A Chronology of Raleigh Models'