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Raleigh Bicycle Company

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Raleigh Bicycle Company is a British bicycle brand based in Nottingham, England, and one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in the world. Its origins trace to a Nottingham workshop founded in 1885 by Woodhead and Angois; after businessman Frank Bowden acquired the operation, it was formally reorganized as the Raleigh Cycle Company in December 1888 and registered as a limited company in January 1889. Through the twentieth century Raleigh grew into one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world, and between 1921 and 1935 it also built motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles, later adding mopeds in the late 1950s and 1960s. The company's headquarters and historic factory were in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. Raleigh has changed ownership several times; the Dutch bicycle group Accell bought the brand in April 2012 for 62 million pounds, and as of August 2026 Accell has entered insolvency proceedings after exhausting other options, leaving the brand's future in question even as its bicycles remain sold worldwide.

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Founded Year
1888 1
Status
Operating 1
Raleigh Bicycle Company
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Raleigh Arena, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Arena (Wheelers' Brunch)
Raleigh Bomber, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bomber (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Budgie, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Chopper: The definitive history and collectors' guide (Retrowow)
Raleigh Burner, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Burner (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Chipper, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Chopper: The definitive history and collectors' guide (Retrowow)
Raleigh Chopper, Vehicles
Source Wikipedia: Raleigh Chopper
Raleigh Chopper Mk 1, Vehicles
Source Wikipedia: Raleigh Chopper
Raleigh Chopper Mk 2, Vehicles
Source Wikipedia: Raleigh Chopper
Raleigh Commando, Vehicles
Source HISTORY: The Heron Evolves: Raleigh from 1975 to 2002 (BikeBiz)
Raleigh Competition, Vehicles
Source Retro Raleighs: The Competition Series (Retro Raleighs)
Raleigh Dirt Cross, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Dirt Cross (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Fireball, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Chopper: The definitive history and collectors' guide (Retrowow)
Raleigh Gran Sport, Vehicles
Source The Raleigh Gran Sport (Retro Raleighs)
Raleigh Grand Prix, Vehicles
Source HISTORY: The Heron Evolves: Raleigh from 1975 to 2002 (BikeBiz)
Raleigh Grifter, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Grifter (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Light Delivery Van, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Record, Vehicles
Source The Raleigh Record (Retro Raleighs)
Raleigh RM1, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM11 Super Tourist, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM12 Super 50, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM1C, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM2C, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM4 Automatic, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM5 Supermatic, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM6 Runabout, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
Raleigh RM7 Wisp, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM8 Automatic Mk II, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh RM9 Ultramatic, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
Raleigh Rodeo, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Chopper: The definitive history and collectors' guide (Retrowow)
Raleigh Roma, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
Raleigh RSW 16, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Safety Seven, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Sports, Vehicles
Source The Raleigh Sports DL22, DL22L (Retro Raleighs)
Raleigh Strika, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Strika (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Superbe, Vehicles
Source The Raleigh Sports DL22, DL22L (Retro Raleighs)
Raleigh Tomahawk, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Chopper: The definitive history and collectors' guide (Retrowow)
Raleigh Twenty, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Twenty (Wikipedia)
Raleigh Vektar, Vehicles
Source The 'World's First Computer Bike' Was An Awesome Eighties Failure (The Autopian)
Raleigh Winkie, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Winkie (Wikipedia)
Raleighette, Vehicles
Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
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Source Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)Lead, headquarters
Quote, Lead, headquarters
Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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1. Raleigh Bicycle Company (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, founding
    The Raleigh Cycle Company was formally established in December 1888
  • Lead, headquarters
    Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
  • Lead paragraph
    The Raleigh Bicycle Company is a British bicycle brand based in Nottingham, England, and founded by Woodhead and Angois in 1885.
  • Part Of: Cycling, Lead, product line
    a British bicycle brand based in Nottingham
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RSW 16, Raleigh RSW
    In 1965, Raleigh introduced the RSW 16, its long-awaited competitor to the hugely successful Moulton Bicycle.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM6 Runabout, Motor vehicles, mopeds
    The most popular of which was the RM6 Runabout.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Safety Seven, Motor vehicles, three-wheelers
    first three-wheel car, the Safety Seven
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Roma, Motor vehicles, mopeds
    Raleigh built a small Italian scooter, the Bianchi Orsetto 80, under licence, sold as the Raleigh Roma
  • Has Vehicles: Raleighette, Motor vehicles
    in 1903, introduced the Raleighette
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Light Delivery Van, Motor vehicles
    Raleigh's version was called the Light Delivery Van and had a chain drive.
  • In Group: Bus, Truck and Bicycle Makers, Lead sentence
    The Raleigh Bicycle Company is a British bicycle brand based in Nottingham, England, and founded by Woodhead and Angois in 1885.
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Wikipedia: Raleigh Chopper
Wikipedia
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Chopper, Lead
    The Raleigh Chopper is a bicycle for children and young adults, manufactured and marketed by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Chopper Mk 2, Lead
    The Raleigh Chopper is a bicycle for children and young adults, manufactured and marketed by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Chopper Mk 1, Lead
    The Raleigh Chopper is a bicycle for children and young adults, manufactured and marketed by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England.
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Raleigh Twenty (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Twenty, Lead, maker
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Twenty, Lead, maker
The Raleigh "Twenty" or "Shopper" was a small-wheeled bicycle made by Raleigh
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Raleigh Burner (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Burner, Lead, maker
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Burner, Lead, maker
first launched in early 1982 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company
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Raleigh Grifter (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Grifter, Lead, maker
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Grifter, Lead, maker
by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England
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Raleigh Bomber (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Bomber, Lead, maker
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Bomber, Lead, maker
However, Raleigh decided not to fit a rear coaster brake to the Bomber
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Raleigh Winkie (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Winkie, Lead, make
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Winkie, Lead, make
The Winkie was a rear chain driven children's tricycle manufactured in England by Raleigh Bicycles between 1950 and 1970.
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Raleigh Strika (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Strika, Lead, make
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Strika, Lead, make
The Raleigh Strika was a children's bicycle manufactured between 1976 and 1983 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England.
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Raleigh Dirt Cross (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Dirt Cross, Lead, make
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Dirt Cross, Lead, make
The Raleigh Dirt Cross was a children's bicycle manufactured from 1996-1999 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England.
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Raleigh Mopeds (Cyber Motorcycle)
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM1, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM1C, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM2C, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM4 Automatic, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM5 Supermatic, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM7 Wisp, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM8 Automatic Mk II, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM9 Ultramatic, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM11 Super Tourist, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh RM12 Super 50, Raleigh Mopeds, history
    Over 190,000 Motobecane-based mopeds had been built by Raleigh.
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The 'World's First Computer Bike' Was An Awesome Eighties Failure (The Autopian)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Vektar, Lead
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Vektar, Lead
Raleigh named the new 1985 model
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HISTORY: The Heron Evolves: Raleigh from 1975 to 2002 (BikeBiz)
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Commando, Lead
    The first replacement product, the Commando, had been introduced in June 1973 but had not had major impact.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Grand Prix, Section on 1970 to 1972 demand
    Raleigh Record and Grand Prix models, based on Carlton designs, sold there in massive numbers.
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Raleigh Chopper: The definitive history and collectors' guide (Retrowow)
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Chipper, A chopper for young children
    Raleigh made several Chopper-like bikes for younger children.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Tomahawk, A chopper for young children
    Raleigh made several Chopper-like bikes for younger children.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Budgie, A chopper for young children
    Raleigh made several Chopper-like bikes for younger children.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Rodeo, Origins
    Raleigh wanted a piece of this market. They introduced two models, the Rodeo and the Fireball, which looked like Sting-Ray clones.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Fireball, Raleigh Chopper history, Sting-Ray section
    Raleigh wanted a piece of this market.
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The Raleigh Sports DL22, DL22L (Retro Raleighs)
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Superbe, Lead
    The Raleigh Sports and its deluxe sibling the Superbe were the flagships of Raleigh's line of utility bikes.
  • Has Vehicles: Raleigh Sports, Lead
    The Raleigh Sports and its deluxe sibling the Superbe were the flagships of Raleigh's line of utility bikes.
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The Raleigh Record (Retro Raleighs)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Record, Lead
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Record, Lead
the Record was the bottom of Raleigh's drop-bar line
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Retro Raleighs: The Competition Series (Retro Raleighs)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Competition, Lead
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Competition, Lead
The frame is a classic Raleigh Competition, originally a 10-speed racing machine.
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The Raleigh Gran Sport (Retro Raleighs)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Gran Sport, Title
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Gran Sport, Title
Retro Raleighs: The Gran Sport
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Raleigh Arena (Wheelers' Brunch)
Has Vehicles: Raleigh Arena, Lead
Quote, Has Vehicles: Raleigh Arena, Lead
the Raleigh Arena has relatively slack geometry
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