Full Description
FOR SALE
A boxed Raleigh Beano Chopper Limited Edition, 1 of 400 made worldwide.
EQUIPMENT
• Frame: Aluminium alloy tubing frame.
• Frame design: Unique Beano Limited Edition detailing.
• Handlebars: High rise ‘ape hanger’ handlebars
• Gears: 6-speed Shimano Revoshift derailleur gears.
• Brakes: Aluminium V-brakes with aluminium/resin brake levers.
• Wheels: Aluminium red and black rims with bobbed cruiser style mudguards
• Tyres: Classic 16″ front, 20″ rear motorbike styled Chopper tyres
• Tyre specification: Red 16 x 2.125 front and Black 20 x 2.125 rear.
• Seat: Conventional seat with separate backrest and rear hoop ‘sissy bar’.
• Seat Post: Aluminium micro adjust seat post in satin black.
• Accessories: Front and rear reflectors, derailleur guard, chain guard, red and black brake cable sheaths, bell, aluminium kickstand
HISTORY
The Raleigh Chopper, although an icon of the 1970’s and where it saw the majority of its phenomenal success, was first launched in 1969 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company in Nottingham, England. The bikes design was influenced by dragsters, chopped motorcycles and beach buggies and it quickly became a cultural icon, especially among young people. Throughout the evolution of the Chopper from the Mark 1 to the Mark 4, the essence of the design has changed very little, but certain safety flaws linked to the Mark 1 and 2 had to be overcome following negative press in the 1970’s where it was in some cases labelled as a dangerous toy! These included the tendency for the bike to perform involuntary ‘wheelies’ particularly when giving a friend a ‘backie’ on the long padded high-back seat and also the groin catching T-Bar frame mounted gear lever. Thankfully after an absence of over 20 years saw the Mark 3 relaunch with a more conventional seat to deter the offering of ‘backies’ and re-siting of the gear lever to the handlebar, a more personal equipment friendly location! Whilst the original Choppers have gained highly collectable status and soaring prices, the limited-edition releases are extremely sought after among collectors.
LIMITED EDITION RALEIGH BEANO CHOPPER
Released in November 2013 to celebrate the iconic Beano comics 75th anniversary, the Raleigh Beano Chopper is covered in classic Beano imagery with all the favourite characters including, Minnie the Minx, Billy Whizz, Calamity James and, of course, Dennis the Menace and Gnasher. The black and red colour scheme seat and back rest, grips, and wheel rims and tyres tie in with the famous jersey worn by Dennis the Menace. Just 400 units were supplied by a limited number of Raleigh stockists and these bikes perfectly capture the characters of this British cultural icon.
DESCRIPTION
Literally box-fresh, this very rare official UK Raleigh Beano Chopper Limited Edition represents a perfect collector’s item for Chopper fans all over the world. The bike has never been unboxed and is of course unassembled. The box is fully intact with some light storage marks and even the plastic strapping has not been removed!
FUNCTIONALITY
Modern specification separates this Chopper from its earlier Mark 1 and 2 brethren with 6-speed Shimano Revoshift derailleur gears controlled by a grip shift, aluminium V-brakes
and aluminium rims. The handbook, owners guide, instructions and assembly tools will be present in the unopened box.
Celebrating the famous Chopper phenomenon that singlehandedly saved a struggling Raleigh in the 1970’s, this Beano Chopper Limited Edition is one of only 1 of 400 made and is very highly prized.
