The Chopper was patented in the UK in 1967 and patented in the US in 1968. The Chopper was introduced at American trade shows in January 1969, It was not till April 69 that Raleigh Choppers are released . The bike featured a choice of a single-speed hub, or a 3-speed or 5-speedSturmey Archergear hub, selected using a frame-mounted console gear lever— one of its \"cool\" features. Other features that appealed to the youth market were the unusual frame, long padded highback seat, sprung seat at the back, high-rise (ape hanger) handlebars, \'bobbed\' mudguards (fenders) and differently sized wheels.

Vintage 1969 Raleigh Chopper Bicycle. The English-Made and very popular bicycle has Registered Design Numbers of: 934256 and 934304. This Chopper was issued September 1969 its has a 3+2 gear ( 5 speed Sturmey Archergear hub ). Color originalOrange\"The Raleigh\" and \"Nottingham, England\" is found on the bike\'s bird/peacock emblem.. The bike\'s frame is solid.

Non Original Parts: Front Sprocket; Rt crank arm; Both pedals.

All other parts are original that came with the bike. Bike is functional tires are filled and hold air.

This is a used bicycle!!

Buyer is responsible for shipping!!

On Oct-11-15 at 15:09:18 PDT, seller added the following information:

Th bike will be shipped in a box with measurements :53x29x8. The weight should be 45lbs. Give or take a pound.