Way back in the 70s before the BMX became popular the Raleigh Chopper bike was THE thing to have for any 10-year old in the UK. Like the Mini & VW Beetle they still have a cult following & there are plenty of enthusiasts like the Raleigh Chopper Owner's Club around. http://www.rcoc.co.uk/clunker.htm
Chopper bikes are now being put back into production. Ah - the nostalgia.
http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=54842004
[quote]New Chopper bike's a sight for saddle-sore eyes
FRANK O'DONNELL
CONSUMER AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT
BACK in the Seventies it was the bicycle to die for, especially if you were ten years old. With its "ape hanger" handlebars, elongated seat and super-cool centre gearshift, the Raleigh Chopper was an icon of cool.
Now, as Britain rides a wave of nostalgia that has led to the return of the Mini and the VW Beetle, the country's most famous pedal cycle is to be relaunched for a new generation of consumers.
The new Chopper will go on sale in April, available only in its original infra-red colour. It will feature the same red-lined tyres, back-rest and chrome seat-loop as the original. The only major difference is the gearshift, which moves from the crossbar to the handlebars for safety reasons.
Raleigh has been preparing for the Chopper's comeback over the past year, tweaking the new design. The bike will be built in the Far East, unlike the original, which was manufactured in Nottingham.
To mark the relaunch, the first 2,004 Choppers will be a limited-edition model, each with a unique production number stamped on a plaque. These will sell for
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