Raleigh Chopper

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The Raleigh Chopper is an iconic 1970s children’s bicycle known for its distinctive chopper-style design, high-rise handlebars, and elongated banana seat.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bicycle
children’s bicycle
wheelie bike
brakeType caliper brakes
hub brake (on some models)
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
culturalStatus 1970s style icon
design classic
designer Alan Oakley NERFINISHED
frontWheelDiameter 16 inch
gearShifterLocation top tube
gearSystem Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub NERFINISHED
hasColourOption Infra Red
Orange
Ultra Violet
Yellow
hasFrameStyle chopper-style frame
hasGearShifterType stick shift
hasHandlebarType high-rise handlebars
hasModelVariant Raleigh Chopper 5-speed (some markets) NERFINISHED
Raleigh Chopper Mk1 NERFINISHED
Raleigh Chopper Mk2 NERFINISHED
Raleigh Chopper Sprint NERFINISHED
hasPrimaryMarket United Kingdom NERFINISHED
hasSafetyCriticism prone to wheelies
stability issues at low speed
stick-shift placement risk
hasSeatFeature sissy bar
hasSeatType banana seat
hasSecondaryMarket Australia NERFINISHED
Canada NERFINISHED
United States NERFINISHED
inspiredBy custom chopper motorcycles
manufacturer Raleigh Bicycle Company NERFINISHED
marketedAs stylish alternative to conventional children’s bicycles
Mk1ProductionEndYear 1972
Mk1ProductionStartYear 1969
Mk2ProductionEndYear 1982
Mk2ProductionStartYear 1972
notableFeature long padded seat
motorcycle-inspired styling
tall sissy bar
upright riding position
numberOfGears 3
productionEndYear 1982
productionStartDecade 1970s
productionStartYear 1969
rearWheelDiameter 20 inch
targetDemographic children
young teenagers
wasReintroduced 2004
wasReintroduced 2010s limited editions
wheelConfiguration larger rear wheel and smaller front wheel

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Raleigh Bicycle Company notableModel Raleigh Chopper