![]() ![]() ![]() The Chopper was manufactured by Nottingham's Raleigh Bicycle Company and stood out because of the dragster-style handlebars and long saddle. The bikes became a symbol of 1970s and 80s childhoods and each cost around £34 new – the equivalent of £361 today. Raleigh Choppers are highly collectable items and in 2020 an MK2 model which had never been ridden sold for £1,250. I hope its new owner will enjoy restoring it to its former glory." However, it has now been saved for posterity. Due to its rusty condition, it was destined for the skip. He bought it second hand from some chap."Īnd auctioneer Charles Hanson said: "This was an exceptional result for an iconic bike. "The advert featured a bike with a T-bar gear shifter but this one has a single-lever shifter. I remember seeing the Chopper advertised in Look-In, a kids' magazine at the time. ![]() "It's got the original gear shifter - not the later T-bar from those pesky safety people. READ MORE: Derbyshire couple's sorrow as premature baby girl dies hours after birth It was mine in the late 1970s and early 80s when I was nine or 10. I didn't realise it was there, just rusting slowly. The seller, aged 50, said: "It was in my dad's shed. It fetched £692 when it went under the hammer at Etwall firm Hansons Auctioneers, Staffordshire Live reports. Now the three-speed bike has sold for more than six times its estimated value of £100. It was covered in rust, its seat patched and had two flat tyres. The iconic 1970s bike, with its dragster-style handle bars, had spent 35 years in a garden shed before its owner almost threw it away during a clear out. Raleigh Chopper MK2 handlebars are the most iconic part of the bike and can be found in various conditions, from rusted and in need of some love to those that are nearly brand new.įind brand new replica reflective seat decals in bright colours like red, orange, yellow and blue, alongside other decals to add personal charm to your Chopper.An old and very rusty Raleigh Chopper bike saved from being thrown in a skip has sold for hundreds of pounds at auction in Derbyshire. 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. Originally designed in the earlier 1970s, the Raleigh Chopper MK2 is a truly iconic bike. Raleigh Chopper MK2, a blast from the past ![]()
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