raleigh chopper bicycle for sale south africa

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Read more: Introducing TIC CC, performance cycle clothing with sustainability at its heart A legacy to be admired, protected, and never forgotten.” “The Chopper is still seen by the Raleigh team as the jewel in the brand’s crown. “This new model is as close as we could get to the original Mk2 released in 1972, while still meeting today’s required standards. Selling millions of units worldwide during the 70’s the Chopper cemented its place in British culture and to this day evokes a feeling of nostalgia for the era. Lee Kidger, managing director at Raleigh, said: “The Raleigh Chopper is the most iconic bike Raleigh has ever made, arguably the most iconic bike in British history. This includes the decals, the CNC head tube, working sprung one piece saddle, one-piece handlebar and stem, as well as the UK-made working 3 speed shifter unit. The brand says that the designers spent many hours “agonising over the details that make this new bike special”. The Chopper went through a similar detailed process, with 3D modelling of original MK2 bikes to produce CAD designs for the new frame.

Raleigh is no stranger to a heritage remake with the Super Tuff Burner and the TI-Raleigh seeing retro editions in recent years. Those familiar with the model will still find the one-piece saddle, mid-frame gear shifter, and sissy bar which has been slightly lowered. Though bringing the bike into 2023 has legally required a few minor tweaks, the new Chopper is as close to the original as possible. With original MK2 Choppers still selling for a pretty penny at auctions today, Raleigh brand fans have been demanding a new Chopper from the Nottinghamshire-based bicycle company for decades.Īfter four years of research and product development, Raleigh is ready to launch the remake of the 1970s icon.

RALEIGH CHOPPER BICYCLE FOR SALE SOUTH AFRICA FREE

All in all a great find and i hope your going to restore it to its former glory? If you need any help or advice please feel free to ask.British bicycle brand Raleigh has announced the relaunch of the Chopper. choppers here have 'Sturmey Archer' and a load of numbers stamped on the rim. The number starts with an 'N' If no number, then try the looking on the rear left dropout)) Also if you take a closer look at the wheel rims you'll probably find they're blank. (Nottingham built bikes normally have a frame number stamped at the back of the seat tube towards the top. I wonder if you've have had a look for a frame number? All the SA bikes i have don't have a frame number stamped.

Don't worry though most of the parts fitted to yours are correct for a SA Chopper Mk2. The crank you see fitted on your SA mk2 is the crank type normally fitted to the Raleigh RSW. The crank also differs from the GB market. Also the SA MK2 Chopper was fitted with parts that were traditionally fitted to the Raleigh Chopper MK1, like the sissy bar for instance. Firstly you have a colour and decals that weren't available in GB. The South African Raleigh Chopper model range differs from the model range in Great britain. What you have, as you know is a MK2 Raleigh Chopper that rolled out of the 'Springs' factory here in South Africa. Well Bennie, How lucky are you to own such a rare iconic bike of the 70's. I have just got this 70's Raleigh Chopper :D and would like to know if there are other Chopper owners out there that could assist me with information on possible websites/suppliers iro spares for the complete restoration of it.Īny other info would be greatly appreciated!

Raleigh chopper bicycle for sale south africa