![]() Tyres were wider than usual for the time, with a chunky tread on the rear wheel, featuring a red line around the sidewall. Even the kickstand was designed to give the stationary bicycle a lean reminiscent of a parked motorcycle. The rear hoop above the seat resembled a dragster anti roll bar " sissy bar". Other features that appealed to the youth market were the unusual frame, long padded high-back seat, sprung seat at the back, high-rise ( ape hanger) handlebars, 'bobbed' mudguards (fenders) and differently sized wheels: 16 in (41 cm) front and 20 in (51 cm) rear. The bike featured a choice of a single-speed coaster hub, or a 3-speed or 5-speed Sturmey Archer gear hub, selected using a frame-mounted console gear lever. The Chopper was introduced at American trade shows in January 1969 but it was not until April 1969 that Raleigh Choppers were available for the public to purchase. Mk1 1967 to 1973 The Chopper's patent was applied for in the US in 1967. MK3 - Special & Limited editions, The Hot One limited edition in Red 1000 made, The Black limited edition in Black 1000 made, World Cup 2002 edition in White 1000 made, Beano edition in Multi colour 500 made, Armed forces edition in White 500 made, Ben Sherman edition in White 500 made.MK3 - Standard available in Black, Purple, Red, Silver, Pink, Yellow.MK2 - SE with cast alloy mags to commemorate 750,000 choppers.MK2 - Pink 5 Speed (Derailleur), Mk2 Lime Green 5 Speed (Derailleur).MK2 - standard 3 speed models available in Infra Red, Ultra Violet, Fizzy Lemon, Quick Silver, Space Blue, and Jet Black (Prismatic decal model).Sprint GT - available in either Bronze or Flamboyant Green.MK1 - available only as a 3 speed model, Brilliant Orange, Golden Yellow, Flamboyant Green, Targa Mustard (HBR model), and Horizon Blue.The design was influenced by dragsters, "chopped" motorcycles, beach buggys, and even chariots, as can be seen on the centre page of the 1969 Raleigh US catalogue.The bicycle has featured in many movies and TV series including the Goonies, MK1 models produced from 1967 to 1973, MK2 models produced from 1973 to 1985 and MK3 models produced from 1996 to 2005 Its unique design became a cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many who grew up in that period. The Raleigh Chopper is a children's / young adults bicycle, a wheelie bike, manufactured and marketed from the 1960s to 2005 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) ( April 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. This article possibly contains original research. Has new tubes and is ready to go asking 400 or trade. Has been sitting in the shed for a couple of years collecting dust. The tires are still in excellent condition as well. Still has the original wheel advertisement on the front rim. Wow! This 2004 Schwinn Stingray Orange County Chopper bicycle is still brand new. Schwinn Stingray chopper bicycle - $400 (Mount Vernon).If someone bought BOTH Grey Ghost + Raleigh Chopper I would let them go for $ 700.00. The bike is in " AS NEW" condition and never rode. The bike was taken out of the box / put together and collected. This listing is for a reproduction Raleigh Chopper. Reproduction Raleigh Chopper bike - $400 (Milford).I honestly need the extra money but some one with true like of chopper bicycle will want it.Thank you. Red Raleigh chopper bicycle Original bike with register number an collection valued more than what I'm asking. Raleigh chopper bicycle original parts an collection value - $200 (Guadalupe).
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