Raleigh Quasar

A · Seen in a catalogueRacing lightweightIn confirmed sources: 1984

The Quasar 12 is one of the 'New Generation Racers' in the 1984 UK catalogue, with aero-section Reynolds 501 main tubes and a SunTour AR rear derailleur, in Polar Blue.

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 501 aero main tubes1984 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.6–9

Gears and drivetrain

  • SunTour AR rear1984 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.6–9

Catalogue appearances

YearName as printed · model no.DetailsSource
1984QUASAR 12Section: New Generation Racers. Reynolds 501 aero main tubes; SunTour AR rear; Polar Blue.Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.6–9

Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.

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Sources

Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.

  1. Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1984 catalogue 'Racers: The Race-Bred Raleighs' (transcription) (pp.6–9)
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