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Chopper Bicycle
Raleigh, 1975, Toy
Chopper Bicycle
Chopper Bicycle
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Item no
21287
Title
Chopper Bicycle
Description
The bicycle has high rise handle bars with black plastic grips. The steel frame is coloured red. There is a silver coloured metal bell on the right handle with a four-leafed clover embossed on the top. Side pull cable breaks for the front and rear wheels. The bike has a rear reflector and chrome mud guards.
The front wheel measures at 16" tyre and the rear wheel measures at 21". A metal side stand is attached to base of left pedal. Both pedals have reflectors.
The bicycle also has an L-shaped saddle made from foam and covered in black leather. Sewn across the base of the saddle is a label with the text 'This bicycle is not constructed to carry passengers', printed on the saddle. The bicycle also has a three speed gear, with a gear handle on the frame in front of the saddle. The text 'Raleigh Chopper' is painted on the frame in yellow.
Artist / maker
Raleigh
Date
1975
Size
103 x 137cm
Type
Toy
Location
Museum of Childhood
Accession number
MC833.2001
The Raleigh Chopper bicycle was manufactured in the 1970's by the Raleigh Bicycle company in Nottingham, England. The bicycle was manufactured for children but the design was based on a customised Chopper motorcycle, which had been made popular in movies such as Easy Rider.
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