Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix

A · Seen in a catalogueClub / lightweightIn confirmed sources: 1958–1961

The Lenton Grand Prix was Model 7 in the 1958 catalogue, gent's only: Reynolds 531 tubing in 21 and 23in frames, 27 × 1¼in high-pressure wheels and an 8-speed set-up using a Cyclo Benelux gear with a Williams 46/49T double chainwheel, and G.B. Sports brakes. Peter Kohler notes that the 1961 models had a cable-operated front derailleur. It is a different bicycle from the later Grand Prix.

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 5311958 · 7 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12

Gears and drivetrain

8-speed (Cyclo Benelux with Williams double chainwheel 46/49T)1958 · 7 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12
1961 models had a cable-operated front derailleur1961 · 7 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)

Brakes

G.B. Sports brakes1958 · 7 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12

Wheels and tyres

27 × 1¼in high-pressure1958 · 7 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12

Catalogue appearances

Year	Name as printed · model no.	Details	Source
1958	Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix, Model 7 · 7	Gent's only; 21 and 23in frames in Reynolds 531; 27 × 1¼in high-pressure; 8-speed (Cyclo Benelux with Williams double chainwheel 46/49T); G.B. Sports brakes.	Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12

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	Lenton Grand Prix · 7	Kohler: 1961 models had a cable-operated front derailleur.	Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)

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