Bidspirit auction | Raleigh Chopper Mk3 Bicycle

Raleigh Chopper Mk3 Bicycle - A Raleigh Chopper Mk3 bicycle, finished in purple with red and pink decals. This model is a reissue of the iconic 1970s design, featuring a steel frame with high-rise chrome-plated ape-hanger handlebars and a long padded vinyl seat with a tall chrome sissy bar. The bicycle is configured with mismatched wheel sizes, comprising a smaller front wheel and a larger rear wheel. The mechanical specification includes a Sturmey Archer internal gear hub operated via a twist-grip shifter on the right handlebar. Braking is handled by front and rear side-pull caliper brakes. Markings include a Raleigh head tube badge with a heron head logo and red letter R, alongside CHOPPER branding on the main down tube and RALEIGH script on the seat tube and chainstay. The seat features a white rear panel with a printed warning stating: WARNING THIS BICYCLE IS NOT CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY PASSENGERS. The headset cap is marked CH918MW and the rear hub assembly features a black plastic cover embossed with the Sturmey Archer name.