The 1968 US catalogue describes a 5-speed Sprite with a Sturmey-Archer 5-speed hub and two shift levers. The Sprite is still in the 1976 US catalogue, and the 1977 edition lists a Sprite 27.
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.
Gears and drivetrain
- Sturmey-Archer 5-speed hub with dual shift levers1968 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5-speed Sprite | Sturmey-Archer 5-speed hub with dual shift levers. Models DL-70/DL-70-L follow the description but are not explicitly linked to it. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
| 1976 | Sprite | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.12 |
| 1977 | Sprite 27 | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.10 |
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.