Raleigh Chopper
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Do you have a pic of it? I'd like to see it.
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Ha Ha..very funny Doozer.
This is a serious thread
My chopper is nothing like those on that site you have indicated.
It was one of the racing Choppers Raleigh manufactured especially for their famous Ti racing team in the 70s.
I want to ride my bicycle...I want to ride my bike.
i must say, i have done some searching on "raleigh-chopper" and all i can find is bikes like the one doozer sent.
can you shed a little more light on your topic? give us a pic or pointer
can you shed a little more light on your topic? give us a pic or pointer
i know the frames the origional poster is talking about, they had some bizarre bottom bracket that contained fluid, it needed topped up every so often as they tended to leak alittle.
they had a little stick on the non drive side to check the level
HTH
they had a little stick on the non drive side to check the level
HTH
I too am familiar with this model, though I cannot place from where.
Did they not invent the "aero" bar for this model later "borrowed" by Greg Lemond to win the final TT in 84 Tour?
Also first bike to use the "lo-pro" position I believe. (smaller front wheel than back.)
Did they not invent the "aero" bar for this model later "borrowed" by Greg Lemond to win the final TT in 84 Tour?
Also first bike to use the "lo-pro" position I believe. (smaller front wheel than back.)
drew wrote:I too am familiar with this model, though I cannot place from where.
Did they not invent the "aero" bar for this model later "borrowed" by Greg Lemond to win the final TT in 84 Tour?
Also first bike to use the "lo-pro" position I believe. (smaller front wheel than back.)
mine is very similar to the smaller front larger rear wheel design you mention. Often used in track bikes and also some testing models.
Not sure about gearing because of difference in wheel sizes.
Will try and post a photo for further advice.
I want to ride my bicycle...I want to ride my bike.
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