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Chopper Bicycle

Raleigh, 1975, Toy
Chopper Bicycle
Chopper Bicycle
Chopper Bicycle
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Category
Museums & Galleries Item
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