#Pink automatic shift knobs series#

The Chopper was introduced at American trade shows in January 1969 but it was not until April 1969 that Raleigh Choppers were available for the public to purchase. Mk1 1969 to 1972 The Chopper's patent was applied for in the US in 1967.

MK3 - Special & Limited editions, The Hot One limited edition in Red 1000 made, The Black limited edition in Black 1000 made, World Cup 2002 edition in White 1000 made, Beano edition in Multi colour 500 made, Armed forces edition in White 500 made, Ben Sherman edition in White 500 made.

MK3 - Standard available in Black, Purple, Red, Silver, Pink, Yellow.

MK2 - SE with cast alloy mags to commemorate 750,000 choppers.

MK2 - Pink 5 Speed (Derailleur), Mk2 Lime Green 5 Speed (Derailleur).

MK2 - standard 3 speed models available in Infra Red, Ultra Violet, Fizzy Lemon, Quick Silver, Space Blue, and Jet Black (Prismatic decal model).

Sprint GT - available in either Bronze or Flamboyant Green.

MK1 - available only as a 3 speed model, Brilliant Orange, Golden Yellow, Flamboyant Green, Targa Mustard (HBR model), and Horizon Blue.

#Pink automatic shift knobs series#

The design was influenced by dragsters, 'chopped' motorcycles, beach buggies, and even chariots, as can be seen on the centre page of the 1969 Raleigh US catalogue.The bicycle has featured in many movies and TV series including the Goonies, MK1 models produced from 1968 to 1972, MK2 models produced from 1972 to 1985 and MK3 models produced from 2004 to 2012 and sold through to 2018. Its unique design became a cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many who grew up in that period.

The Raleigh Chopper is a children's / young adults bicycle, a wheelie bike, manufactured and marketed from the 1960s to 2005 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England. ( April 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. This article possibly contains original research.