The Chopper

The epitome of cool for kids in the 1970s, the covetable Raleigh Chopper is back thanks to a nostalgic love of this classic bike

Cassie Fairy

It was the bike you always wanted, although very few were fortunate to actually have one. After more than 50 years, the Raleigh Chopper has been relaunched for a new generation and has excited many loyal fans who still remember it from the first time around. With a huge following of passionate and knowledgeable enthusiasts, each with their own experiences and opinions on the history of the bike, there's a plethora of expert information available about the Chopper. Many different models and special editions add variety to the bike's history, blurring the lines between the originals, subsequent retro designs and contemporary relaunches, all dated and valued differently. The standard model UK Chopper hit the racks in the autumn of 1969, just in time for Christmas. This was the MK1, which…

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Reclaim (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 92 - July 2024

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