The 1970 US catalogue offered the Professional Mk II as a limited edition, stating that only 500 would be made that year. Retro Raleighs records the Mk IV as Model DL.180 in 1974, with Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs and a Maillard 13/26T six-speed cluster; the 1976 US catalogue lists the Professional Mk IV and a Professional Track, and the 1978 catalogue the Professional Mark V with Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing and Campagnolo Nuovo Record. Retro Raleighs' chronology gives a 1966 introduction, still to be checked.
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 · Mk II — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Reynolds 531 butted tubes, forks and stays with Campagnolo ends1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Reynolds 531 fork with integral sloping crown1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Reynolds 531 double butted1978 · Mk V — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
- Reynolds 531 butted tubes, forks and stays with Campagnolo fork ends1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Gears and drivetrain
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, 12-speed1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Maillard 13/26T 6-speed rear cluster1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo cotterless alloy chainset1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo Super Leggera Strada pedals1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com); 1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record1978 · Mk V — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record 12-speed rear derailleur and Nuovo Record front derailleur with down-tube controls1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- 13-24T rear cluster1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record cotterless chainset, 42/51T1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Brakes
- Campagnolo Record brakes1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo Record side-pull brakes1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Wheels and tyres
- Campagnolo Record large-flange quick-release hubs1970 · Mk II — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com); 1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Sprint alloy rims with ferrules1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- silk Imperforable tubular tyres1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Mavic Sprint rims with reinforcing ferrules1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Campagnolo Nuovo Record small-flange quick-release hubs1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Raleigh Imperforable Seta tyres1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Saddle, bars and stem
- Brooks Professional saddle1970 · Mk II — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Brooks Professional leather Team Special saddle1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- G.B. Maes alloy engraved bars1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- T.T.T. Record alloy stem1974 · Mk IV, DL.180 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Brooks Professional Team Special saddle1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- Raleigh Italienne alloy bars1978 · Mk V — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- G.B. Biba forged alloy stem1978 · Mk V — 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 derailleurs, chainset, brakes and pedals1970 · Mk II — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PROFESSIONAL MKII Limited Edition · Mk II | Back cover says only 500 would be made in 1970. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5 |
| 1976 | Professional Mk IV / Professional Track · Mk IV; Track | Page captions list both Professional Mk IV and Professional Track. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), pp.3–4 |
| 1977 | Professional | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.2 |
| 1978 | RALEIGH Professional Mark V · Mk V | Reynolds 531 double butted; Campagnolo Nuovo Record. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3 |
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 | Professional Mark II Limited Edition · Mk II | Reynolds 531 double-butted tubing; Campagnolo Record derailleurs, chainset, brakes and pedals; Campagnolo Record large-flange quick-release hubs; Brooks Professional saddle | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
| 1974 | Professional Mark IV, Model DL.180 · Mk IV, DL.180 | Reynolds 531 butted tubes, forks and stays with Campagnolo ends; Reynolds 531 fork with integral sloping crown; Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleurs, 12-speed; Maillard 13/26T 6-speed rear cluster; Campagnolo cotterless alloy chainset; Campagnolo Record brakes; Sprint alloy rims with ferrules; Campagnolo Record large-flange quick-release hubs; silk Imperforable tubular tyres; Brooks Professional leather Team Special saddle; G.B. Maes alloy engraved bars; T.T.T. Record alloy stem; Campagnolo Super Leggera Strada pedals. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
| 1978 | Professional Mark V · Mk V | Reynolds 531 butted tubes, forks and stays with Campagnolo fork ends; Campagnolo Nuovo Record 12-speed rear derailleur and Nuovo Record front derailleur with down-tube controls; 13-24T rear cluster; Campagnolo Nuovo Record cotterless chainset, 42/51T; Campagnolo Record side-pull brakes; Mavic Sprint rims with reinforcing ferrules; Campagnolo Nuovo Record small-flange quick-release hubs; Raleigh Imperforable Seta tyres; Brooks Professional Team Special saddle; Raleigh Italienne alloy bars; G.B. Biba forged alloy stem; Campagnolo Super Leggera Strada pedals | 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 | Professional | Chronology gives 1966 as year introduced. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
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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 Professional' page
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh USA catalogue 1976 – page index (pp.3–4)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh USA catalogue 1977 – page index (p.2)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1978 catalogue 'Ride With the Winner: Team Raleigh' (US) (p.3)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): 'A Chronology of Raleigh Models'