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