The Raleigh Chopper is a bicycle (referred to as a wheelie bike) for children / young adults, manufactured and marketed by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England. The unique design became a cultural icon and is fondly remembered by many[quantify] who grew up in that period.[citation needed] 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. MK1 models were produced from 1968 to 1972 , MK2 models were produced from 1972 to 1983 and MK3 models were produced from 2004 to 2012 and sold through to 2018.
MK1 - was available in 3, 5 or 10 speed models. Brilliant Orange, Golden Yellow, Flamboyant Green, Targa Mustard (HBR model), and Horizon Blue.
Sprint GT - available in either Bronze or Flamboyant Green.
MK2 - standard 3 speed models available in Infra Red, Ultra Violet, Fizzy Lemon, Quick Silver, Space Blue, and Jet Black (Prismatic decal model).
MK2 - Pink 5 Speed (Derailleur)
MK2 - SE with cast alloy mag wheels to commemorate 750,000 choppers
MK3 - Standard available in Black, Purple, Red, Silver, Pink, Yellow
MK-IV - Ultra-Violet and Infra Red only at initial release.
