My New Toy
My New Toy
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Hi Andy,
That's a fantastic addition to your black collection! Looks nice and original, even down to those period Kellogg's reflectors on the spokes that I remember from back in the day.
I wouldn't mind one myself, but for me it would just be an ornament.
Happy cycling!
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That's a fantastic addition to your black collection! Looks nice and original, even down to those period Kellogg's reflectors on the spokes that I remember from back in the day.
I wouldn't mind one myself, but for me it would just be an ornament.
Happy cycling!
Andrew.
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Hi Andrew,Andrew 2.8i wrote: I wouldn't mind one myself, but for me it would just be an ornament.
Happy cycling!
Andrew.
Not planning on riding this TBH, just had a go in the Driveway..... They seemed a lot easier to ride when I was 11
Good investment these bikes if you have the room
Andy
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Hi Andy,andyd wrote:Good investment these bikes if you have the room
Maybe. You've just inspired me to check out the Choppers on Ebay. Judging by the prices, I think I've left it a little late to buy one as a future investment....
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Hi,
They have gone up over the last couple of months, Originals are cheaper Restored are
a lot of Interest in them too I got outbid on one last week....
Andy
They have gone up over the last couple of months, Originals are cheaper Restored are
a lot of Interest in them too I got outbid on one last week....
Andy
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Been looking at these myself, seen a couple at car shows. Love it, looks like a real good one. Bet you can't stop grinning at it.
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Hi Pete,
I had a couple of Sleepless Nights due to the excitement
There was someone riding a Red one at Classic Ford...I knew I had to have one
It's under a sheet in the Garage with the Capri
Andy
I had a couple of Sleepless Nights due to the excitement
There was someone riding a Red one at Classic Ford...I knew I had to have one
It's under a sheet in the Garage with the Capri
Andy
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Jeepers Andrew, I had to double check that I was on the correct forum for a minuteAndrew 2.8i wrote: You've just inspired me to check out the Choppers on Ebay
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I bet you did Andy Next sunny day you should take a pic with it outside next to the Capri. Will look brilliant.andyd wrote: I had a couple of Sleepless Nights due to the excitement
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Andy,andyd wrote:There was someone riding a Red one at Classic Ford...I knew I had to have one
I was just going to say this myself mate before noticing just now that you had. Me and John saw this guy at Classic Ford too...crikey I hope he did not have a long journey home on that
On another note, do you also remember The Tomahawk Bicycle too...a scaled down "copy" of The Chopper without the famous shift gear lever. Many a kid was disappointed Christmas day to "end up" with one of these rather than the bigger more "powerful" Chopper
They are being reproduced for a short period due to the demand in retro bicyles...
http://www.bikes2udirect.com/B0959.html
Andy, you certainly made a good investment mate. The MK1 Choppers are fetching big money as are the Mk2 and Mk3's as well...Is yours a Mk1, 2 or 3 fella ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-Chopp ... 3cfb003e01
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Good old Pete!andyd wrote:Hi Pete
Nice one, Nick.Fordoholic Nick wrote: I had to double check that I was on the correct forum for a minute
Loads of people have just complimented Andy about his Chopper!
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Not to mention the SE.Fordoholic Nick wrote: The MK1 Choppers are fetching bid money as are the Mk2 and Mk3's as well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/raleigh-chopp ... 2ee01f909d
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to the forum "Pete"...Andrew 2.8i wrote:Good old Pete!
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Hi Nick,
I Would love a Mk1 but ££££££££.....mine is a Mk2 made between 1972 and 1982. Not keen on the Mk3.
I remember the Tomahawk a friend of mine had one in the 70's.
Andy
Pete....... What a Dick It's been along day polishing my Chopper
I Would love a Mk1 but ££££££££.....mine is a Mk2 made between 1972 and 1982. Not keen on the Mk3.
I remember the Tomahawk a friend of mine had one in the 70's.
Andy
Pete....... What a Dick It's been along day polishing my Chopper
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We have one of these, you need one now too Andy -
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You're not going to believe it but I was looking at this T Shirt earlier Watch this space.....
Can you still buy Flares
All you need to know http://www.retrowow.co.uk/retro_collect ... opper.html
Can you still buy Flares
All you need to know http://www.retrowow.co.uk/retro_collect ... opper.html
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Hey that's got some great info, I need to delve into that. Didn't reailse that there was a drop handled version.
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It's goodandyd wrote:You're not going to believe it but I was looking at this T Shirt earlier Watch this space.....
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They also did a 5 and 10 speed Version which I wasn't aware of....pbar wrote:Hey that's got some great info, I need to delve into that. Didn't reailse that there was a drop handled version.
I emailed the Guys at this site to check it was current, and it was updated last year and the prices are still correct....but not for long IMO
ATB
Andy