The Team Professional is listed in the 1976 US catalogue. In the 1984 UK catalogue it is a frameset in Reynolds 531 Competition tubing with 'shot-in' backstays, finished in team colours. Retro Raleighs' chronology suggests 1974 for its introduction, with a question mark.
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 Competition1984 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15
- 'shot-in' backstays1984 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Team Professional | Page caption. | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com), p.2 |
| 1984 | TEAM PROFESSIONAL (frameset) | Section: Framesets. Reynolds 531 Competition; 'shot-in' backstays; team colours. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.15 |
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 | Team Professional | Chronology gives '1974?'. (1974?) | Retro Raleighs (sheldonbrown.com) |
Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.