Raleigh Chopper alloy tubing, rather than the originals' steel, to make the bicycle lighter. The wheels are again 20 inches for the back wheel and 16 for the front wheel. The MK3 remained in production until 2009. In which the model was replaced by the slightly changed mk4 model. Since then there have been many editions of the Chopper, with the current mk5 still in production to this day. 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Raleigh Chopper. Raleigh Chopper The Raleigh Chopper is a children's bicycle, a wheelie bike, manufactured and marketed in the 1970s by the Raleigh Bicycle Company
Chicago Bicycle Company badges cost $10 each to produce, and were hand fitted to every frame. Models include the 'Shoreline Cruiser', 'City Attack Cruiser', 'Silver Shadow', and the 'Wonder Bike'. The bicycle shown in three of the photos was one of five, 22" frames made for the Burlington Police Department, with the Sachs 7-speed alloy front and rear hubs with dual drum brakes. The Chicago bicycle was unfortunately ahead of its time,as many people were unwilling to spend more than $200 for what was perceived as a beach cruiser. The Chicago bicycle was much more than that, intended to become a long-lasting reliable