November 2002
Raleigh Chopper history |
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The Raleigh Chopper was one of the most coveted
'must have' possessions in the 1970s, read all about the history of the bike. |
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The Raleigh Chopper has achieved cult
status is proven by its huge fan base and the success of the Raleigh Chopper Owners
Club.
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UK Raleigh Chopper
Production Timeline
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| 1968 |
First prototypes are tested. |
| 1970 |
Production of the MK 1, through to 1972 |
| 1971 |
Production of the MK 11, through to 1980. MK1 first built
with a high back rest. |
| 1972 |
Production of the Raleigh Chopper Sprint. |
| 1973 |
Production of the Raleigh Chopper Sprint ends. Production
of the Raleigh Chopper 5 speed begins. |
| 1976 |
Production of the Raleigh Chopper special edition
begins. |
| 1977 |
Production of the Raleigh Chopper special edition
ends. |
| 1980 |
Production of MK 11 ceases production. |
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Raleigh Chopper Model
Information
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| Year |
Model |
Specifications |
| 1968 |
Early Choppers |
3 speed sturmey-archer hub, no sissy bar springs,
thinner handlebars, cables run through frame. |
| 1969 |
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3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub, no sissy bar springs
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| 1969 - 70 |
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Up turn cleets, 3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub and
high back rest |
| 1969 - 70 |
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back brake cable through frame, 3 speed Sturmey-Archer
hub and 10 speed |
| 1970 - 73 |
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3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub |
| 1969 - 71 |
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3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub high back rest |
| 1970 - 71 |
MK1 |
3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub back pedal brake |
| 1969 - 71 |
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High back rest, 5 speed derailleur |
| 1969 - 70 |
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5 speed Sturmey-Archer hub or 3+2 |
| 1969 - 71 |
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10 speed derailleur |
| 1970 |
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Single speed pedal back brake |
| 1971-72 |
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Girls 3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub
(no cross bar) |
| 1973 |
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Late MK2 bars and sissy bar |
| 1973 |
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3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub, MK1 bars,
front wheel, crank |
| 1973-82 |
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3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub (standard) |
| 1972-74 |
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Sprint, 3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub, thinner tyres,
drop handlebars, smaller sissy bar, longer seat |
| 1973-76 |
MK11 |
5 speed derailleur |
| 1976-77 |
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Special Edition, hub brake |
| 1973 |
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3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub with short sprint sissy
bar |
| 1973 |
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Gold 9ct, 3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub |
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