Tony Hadland records that Raleigh launched the Maverick, its first range of mountain bikes, in spring 1985.
Known components
None recorded yet. Our confirmed sources for this model don't list its parts. If you have a catalogue page or an original spec sheet, please send it in.
What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Maverick | Raleigh's first mountain bike range. (Spring 1985) | BikeBiz |
| 1985 | Maverick | (Spring 1985) | International Cycling History Conference proceedings |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Maverick | Photo credited to Retrobike. | mtbtimeline.com |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.