“The Hot One,” arguably one of the coolest bikes from the 1970’s is the Raleigh Chopper. Taking design cues from custom motorcycles of the era, the Chopper featured rear suspension, front/rear hand brakes, a cool and patented wedge frame, a tiny little front tire, the manhood threatening 3-speed gear shifter and lots of chrome. A true urban assault vehicle. What more could a teenage boy or girl want?

This bike was purchased via the local craigslist and underwent a light restoration: new tires, front wheel, new handlebars, a regreasing of the Sturmey-Archer internal 3-speed hub and some serious rust removal. Otherwise it is a completely in tact and original condition Mark 2 Chopper built in England in 1972. It features the Ultra Violate paint and decal scheme. This is a rare find in the United States as they never quite saw the popularity here as they did in England.