The Raleigh Chopper designed by Alan Oakley became one of the most sought after bikes in history. Early Choppers were on sale in the late 60's but shot to fame in the 70's when every child (and some adults) wanted one. The bike was characterised by its high back and long seat and motorbike rear wheel and was probably the first bike to have a centrally positioned gear shift.
Raleigh has recently put the Choppers into production once more.
Do You Remember Raleigh Chopper?
Do You Remember Raleigh Chopper?
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thebhoywonder
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great bikes, pure 80s!
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Ouaisne
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I had a red chopper (and a Grifter) when I was young but mine for some unknown reason had a handlebar mounted gear change like you get on a shopper bike (as did the Grifter). I was glad in the end not to have the crossbar gearshift when I saw a kid up the road rap his nuts on it, nasty.
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SteveAustin
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Who remembers, coming to a sudden stop, sliding off the seat and landing squarely on the gear-shift? Those hidious minutes of innocent agony rolling around on the ground? Luckily no lasting damage was done & I now have 2 lovely boys of my own. My chopper eventualy died when I pulle my last wheelie, only to have the handle bars snap at the stem, with the front in the air! That landing was unpleasant too....
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johnjrambo
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i had a grifter, my dad decided to fill it with lead(so it couldnt be nicked as easily) made it the heaviest bike in the world, i now own 2 choppers, sitting in the shed ready for the day i have twin boys
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woofie62
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I remember the Chopper bike in the 70`s but never owned one. I did have a similar type and sized bike called a "Dragster" but i never saw anyone else with the same named bike. I cant remember the makers name. It was yellow with chrome mudguards but was lighter and faster than the Chopper. Can anybody else remember such a bike?
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vanwhistler
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I remember borrowing a kid's chopper. Went up Woodland Way in Eastwood. Steepish incline, so stood up to bear down on pedals. My knocked the gear shift into 2nd gear, the pedals whizzed, my feet lost traction, bear trap pedals took the skin off my shin. Lovely! Still got the scar on my shin, after 20-something years.
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wayne1967
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i had the choppers rival THE BLACK PANTHER it was exactly the same shape and style of the chopper.. 1 thing i will remember is the seat had the white label across the end saying somthing like this is not designed for two people yeah right i always gave my mates a lift on it to and from the park. BRING BACK THE 70s
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steven large
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yes i used to have it in the 70s! it was so cool to ride it with mirrors.ariel with flags at the back of the seat!!!!!aslo lots of front lights!!!..it was wicked to ride it!
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markb
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reading all the posts brings back so many memories, and even the mention of a vindec high riser, the poor boys chopper i think not! was quicker and lighter and becoming much sort after.
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joshua
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i wish they never made the mk3
it was the most rubbish chopper yet
it let down the raleigh chopper mk1 and mk2 because it looks really cheap espeshaly that it has no gear console it is the worst chopper the chain gard looks cheap and does not sute especialy the plastic pedals even the chain wheel does not suite it it is black for and the new seat is dreadfull it is the most appaling bike ever dont you agree
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