The Super Course was Model DL-100 in the 1968 US catalogue, with 21½ and 23½in frames, Simplex Prestige 10-speed gears and 27in wheels. It appears again in the 1970, 1976 (as the Mk II), 1977 and 1978 US catalogues; by 1978 it had Reynolds 531 main tubes with Raleigh 20-30 forks and chainstays, and 700c wheels. Retro Raleighs' chronology also lists a Raleigh USA version in Raleigh 555 tubing for 1983.
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 main tubes with Raleigh 20-30 forks and chainstays1978 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
Gears and drivetrain
- Simplex Prestige 10-speed1968 · DL-100 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- 10-speed1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- Huret Luxe1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
Wheels and tyres
- 27in wheels1968 · DL-100 — Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com)
- 27in wheel1970 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6
- 700c1978 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Super Course, Gents Model DL-100 · DL-100 | 21½ and 23½in; Simplex Prestige 10-speed; 27in wheels. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
| 1970 | SUPER COURSE | 27in wheel 10-speed; Huret Luxe. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.6 |
| 1976 | Super Course Mk II · Mk II | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.9 |
| 1977 | Super Course | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.4 |
| 1978 | RALEIGH Super Course | Reynolds 531 main tubes with Raleigh 20-30 forks and chainstays; 700c. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.5 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Super Course Mk. II · Mk II | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) | |
| 1983 | Super Course (Raleigh USA) | Chronology: lugged Raleigh 555. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh 1968 catalogue (PDF, OCR text)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1970 catalogue 'The Finest Bicycles Made in England' (US) (p.6)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh USA catalogue 1976 – page index (p.9)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): Raleigh USA catalogue 1977 – page index (p.4)
- Ebykr catalogue archive: Raleigh 1978 catalogue 'Ride With the Winner: Team Raleigh' (US) (p.5)
- Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com): 'A Chronology of Raleigh Models'