Bidspirit auction | Raleigh Chopper Mk3 Three-Speed Bicycle

Raleigh Chopper Mk3 Three-Speed Bicycle in Purple - A Chopper Mk3 model, manufactured by Raleigh. The bicycle features a steel frame finished in purple metallic paint with red and black graphics. It is designed in a traditional chopper configuration with high-rise ape-hanger handlebars and a padded high-back saddle supported by a chrome-finished sissy bar with decorative springs. The bicycle is equipped with a chain drive and a Sturmey Archer three-speed internal gear rear hub. The wheel set consists of a larger diameter rear wheel and a smaller diameter front wheel, both fitted with tyres featuring a red sidewall stripe. The head tube is fitted with a metallic Raleigh badge featuring the heron crest and blue banner. A large red and black decal reading CHOPPER is located on the down tube. The saddle features a white rear panel with a printed safety warning stating WARNING THIS BICYCLE IS NOT CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY PASSENGERS. Components include a silver-toned chain guard, front and rear mudguards, and a side-mounted kickstand.