This is the perfect base to start your restoration project. Search for a frame with the front forks still intact, alongside the seat clamp and kick-out stand. Youll find blank frames so you can decorate it yourself alongside those with original Chopper decals. Raleigh Chopper MK2 partsīuild your Chopper from scratch and start out with a MK2 frame. Available in a range of colours, like black, silver and the classic red, the Chopper MK2 is truly iconic. An updated T-bar gear shifter sits on the frame in front of the seat. The ape hanger handlebars are taller than standard handlebars whilst the long padded seat with a backrest benefits from spring-loaded suspension to the rear. Taking design hints from Chopper motorcycles, these low-rider bikes feature high handles and a comfy seat. The design of the Chopper is instantly recognisable. Get yourself a Raleigh Chopper bike to remind yourself of your childhood, or get your own kids ones so they can ride around on a timeless bike. Youll find whatever bike collectable youre after here on eBay. You can even find specific parts for restoring a Chopper, from handlebars to the gear system and other Raleigh bike collectables. Throw it back to your childhood with one of these collectable bikes and find models in need of restoration, along with those that only need a new set of tyres. 85.00 Local Pickup or Best Offer 14 watching 1981 Raleigh Tourist 3-speed Bicycle 100.00 0 bids or Best Offer Ended Local Pickup Vintage Raleigh 3-Speed Bicycle 425. Originally designed in the earlier 1970s, the Raleigh Chopper MK2 is a truly iconic bike. Even the kickstand was designed to give the stationary bicycle a lean reminiscent of a parked motorcycle.Raleigh Chopper MK2, a blast from the past 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 when Raleigh Choppers were available for public to purchase available only as a 3 speed model, Brilliant Orange, Golden Yellow, Flamboyant Green, Targa Mustard (HBR model), and Horizon Blue.
1970 RALEIGH CHOPPER BICYCLE SERIES
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 The Chopper's patent was applied for in the US in 1967. 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. Its unique design became a cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many who grew up in that period. did you? 53yrs ago on this day Mk1 1967 to 1973 cost in 1970 56.20 Dollar equivalent today 583.78 Dollar The Raleigh Chopper bicycle, a wheelie bike, manufactured and marketed from the 1960s to 2005 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England. My 1st bike ! 😀 did you own an original MK1 Raleigh Chopper? I customized mine! (extended forks) flags etc.
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