A Raleigh catalogue leaf, dated to around 1983 by the archive that holds it, shows the Royal 10, a ten-speed touring bike. The 1984 UK catalogue lists it among the lightweight tourers, with Reynolds 531 double-butted main tubes and 18-23 high-tensile stays, SunTour Cyclone II GT gears and Magnum Grey paint.
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 main tubes with 18-23 high-tensile stays1984 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12
Gears and drivetrain
- ten-speed1983 — Ebykr catalogue archive
- SunTour Cyclone II GT1984 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.12
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ROYAL 10 | Single catalogue leaf; ten-speed touring bike. (Year estimated by archive) | Ebykr catalogue archive |
| 1984 | ROYAL 10 | Section: Lightweight Tourers. Reynolds 531 double-butted main tubes with 18-23 high-tensile stays; SunTour Cyclone II GT; Magnum Grey. | 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.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.