Chopper Bike Mug
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£10.95
£10.95
per item
Capacity: 330ml
Height: 90mm
Diam: 80mm
Material: Ceramic earthenware Price includes post & packaging [polystyrene box]
From the 1970's, the Raleigh Chopper bike was a revelation when it was first introduced - every kid wanted one [including me!]
Its unique design became a cultural icon, and is fondly remembered by many who grew up in that period.
The bike featured a choice of a single-speed hub, or a 3-speed or 5-speed gear hub, selected using a frame-mounted console gear lever — one of its "cool" features. Other features were the unusual frame, long padded highback seat, sprung seat at the back, high-rise handlebars, 'bobbed' mudguards and differently sized wheels — 16 in (41 cm) front and 20 in (51 cm) rear. The rear hoop above the seat resembled a motorcycle. Even the kickstand was designed to give the stationary bicycle a lean reminiscent of a parked motorcycle. Tyres were wider than usual for the time, with a chunky tread on the rear wheel, featuring a red line around the sidewall. The price was from approximately £32 for a standard Chopper to £55 for the deluxe.
Height: 90mm
Diam: 80mm
Material: Ceramic earthenware Price includes post & packaging [polystyrene box]
From the 1970's, the Raleigh Chopper bike was a revelation when it was first introduced - every kid wanted one [including me!]
Its unique design became a cultural icon, and is fondly remembered by many who grew up in that period.
The bike featured a choice of a single-speed hub, or a 3-speed or 5-speed gear hub, selected using a frame-mounted console gear lever — one of its "cool" features. Other features were the unusual frame, long padded highback seat, sprung seat at the back, high-rise handlebars, 'bobbed' mudguards and differently sized wheels — 16 in (41 cm) front and 20 in (51 cm) rear. The rear hoop above the seat resembled a motorcycle. Even the kickstand was designed to give the stationary bicycle a lean reminiscent of a parked motorcycle. Tyres were wider than usual for the time, with a chunky tread on the rear wheel, featuring a red line around the sidewall. The price was from approximately £32 for a standard Chopper to £55 for the deluxe.
