This is a top quality Fruit of the Loom Cotton tee-shirt with hard-wearing, sharp vinyl print which will last and last. Postage is free and we aim to despatch within 24 hours of purchase. Thanks for looking.
Please Note: These are TIGHT FIT so if you've got big boobs or moobs, you'll want the next size up!
Condition: NEW
Brand:100% Cotton - Fruit of the Loom Cotton T-Shirt
Neckline: Crew Neck
Fit: Tight Fit
Sleeve Type: Short Sleeve
Material: Cotton
Garment Care: Machine Washable
Recommendations: Wash at 40 degrees max, avoid tumble drying
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The Raleigh Chopper is a true British cycling icon!
What Was the Raleigh Chopper?
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Launched: 1969
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Manufacturer: Raleigh (Nottingham, UK)
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Designer: Alan Oakley (inspired by American dragster motorcycles and Schwinn Stingrays)
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Target Market: Kids and teenagers
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Design: A stylish, high-rise handlebar bike with a long banana seat and a distinctive frame
Key Features of the Raleigh Chopper:
Unique Frame Design – The ‘back-heavy’ look made it stand out from traditional bikes
Banana Seat – Long padded seat for extra comfort and coolness
High-rise Handlebars – Ape-hanger style, giving it a mini-motorbike feel
Gear Shifter – Early models had a central-mounted Sturmey-Archer 3-speed ‘stick shift’, just like a car!
Smaller Front Wheel & Bigger Rear Wheel – Gave it a chopper-style stance
Versions Over the Years:
Mk1 Chopper (1969-1972) – Original version with a dangerously high center of gravity!
Mk2 Chopper (1972-1980) – Safer redesign with a shorter seat and moved gear shifter
Chopper Mk3 (2004 Re-release) – Modernized with safer features (no gear shifter, more stable)
Special Editions (Anniversaries, Limited Runs)
Why Was It So Popular?
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It looked cool – Kids felt like they were riding a motorbike!
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It was the ultimate status symbol – If you had a Chopper, you ruled the street
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TV & Pop Culture Exposure – Featured in ads, magazines, and TV shows
Why Did It Disappear?
By the 1980s, BMX bikes (like the Raleigh Burner) became more popular because they were lighter and better for tricks. The Chopper was also a bit unsafe – many kids wiped out because of the back-heavy design.
Collector’s Value Today
Original Mk1 and Mk2 Choppers are hugely collectible. A well-preserved or restored one can sell for £1,000+!
