Raleigh Chopper Mark 1,2 and 3 The differences How to tell them apart. 

Owning a Red Mark 2 since 1978. Greetings from Asunción Paraguay.

The Mk1, when riding down a steep hill, the front wheel wobbled like hell.

My last chopper was a black one with funky flames on the chainguard, funky decals. I put a mk1 stem n bars + a mk1 seat n sissy bar. Best of both worlds. Beautiful bike.

Finally got a mk3 today, been eyeing it for years. Contrary to popular opinion, i like the mk3! It's modern, lighter, revamped and yet still a chopper! I'd love a mk1 but can't justify the price tag. I was born in 1990 so i didn't even grow up with them lol but i love the beach cruiser aesthetic

Excellent !! - just found one today (it was being thrown out by an elderly lady in our local town). I asked if I could have it and bingo ! - it's now in my garage !!. Going to do a full restoration and keep it for one of the grandkids ! . . . chuffed to bits . . .

I loved my Mark 1. The proper Chopper. Orange, the good gear lever and a true icon. Mark 2's didn't do it for me as a kid and as for those Mark 3's, they just looked like a cheap imitation. I wish I had kept mine.

Very informative. Finally learned I was riding a Mk 2 all those decades ago. Always wondered.

From this I worked out I had an Orange Mark !. Got it aged 12 in 1971. Happy days.

I had a green MK1 in the '70s in St. Louis, MO. It ended up on the curb. Never would have thought...

Those bikes are beautiful

Brilliant. Such a revelation!! Very interesting!!

Great vid..Had a red Mk2 for Xmas 1976 and loved it, until I saw my mates Puch "Free Spirit" 10 speed racer..

You said that the Mk1 was from May 1971. I had mine in 1969. It was the first Mk1 in green in Wales. Bought from a bike shop in Hereford and immediately taken to my home in Llandrindod Wells in Radnorshire. Wish that I still had it. 😢

another reason for the mark one having its frame altered was the fact the chain stay tube always broke , I haven’t come across a frame which as not been welded down by the bottom bracket area . I’m currently working on a mk1 fitting a Bafang g510 mid drive to it , just for fun .

Great video and content and I had four as a kid and now I know they were mk2

Hi, nice info on the Choppers thanks. I had a mark 1 in yellow and I beleive it was the 1st in my home town Banbridge Co Down NI. Bought from Jack Topping's cycle shop in Banbridge. Regards Mark.

I only had a chipper, how i wanted a chopper, if i shut my eyes I can recall the wonder of those bikes!

My big brother had a yellow mark 1. Beautiful😀

Thanks for the info.....i never knew the differences.....cheers ..👍

MK1,IS MY FAVOURITE..LONGER SEAT .

Love the first 2 bikes, but not keen on the mk3 as not from my generation and bikes had moved on by then. There were also many more differences than you mentioned here but great bikes all the same to have and keep and ultimately enjoy.

Loved these bikes when they first came out. But I have to say not an easy bike to ride

Had a MK1 for Christmas many moons ago. Never had issue with unintended wheelies yet from day one I was always in 3rd gear. Never got it fixed either. Got strong legs though.:)

Also the mk 1 handle bars could be pulled back.

Learned something new today thanks for that ..I have a silver mk2 ……keep well friend. What kind of value would you put on a export mk1. 5 speed please ….

What about the difference in the Handlebars adjustable to go back and forth loosen and tighten top of the stem .......

Thanks I have a mk2 that I'm fixing up that I could not tell if it was mk1 or mk2

I had the MK1 you could also alter and adjust the handle bars on the MK1 the MK2 had fixed handle bars.

hi russ can you use mk 3 parts on a mk2 rear rack sissy bar etc?

I had the mark one but it was white and had narrower bars, only seen here in South Africa i believe ✌, absolutely loved my chopper

I had the mk1 and as a kid I loved It did miles on it I never fell off it but came very close a few times. The high speed wobble could be fun. Try two up with your mate carrying a bag of pinched peas in each hand from a farmer’s field then add a steep hill how we never fell of it I will never know 😂 I am never sure if the peas swinging about stabilised it or made it worse because I was hanging on like grim death trying to get it under control 😊. When it was swapped for a Halfords racing bike it was never as much fun riding again faster yep fun nope.

I have a 1999 model with all the paperwork mk3 brilliant bike had it from new

hi they did a mk1 1/2 that has the narrow handle bars , but had the round gearstick long seat and no rack at the back oh and the top of the sissy (SEAT) was not round it was more square , i bought it brand new in orange it cost £34-95 ,

A new education in bikes.

Very interesting, ive just got my old mk2 out of the shed but i cant find a serial number on it, any idea where to look?

Wots the Difference in the Prices. Am looking to buy a mark 1 if I can

Could anyone help me with the details of a restoration service to bring a mk2 up to show standard please. Many thanks!

Does the mark 2 have a longer wheelbase?

Don't forget the mk 1 which I had did have the curved rear bar behind the seat and the later was squared off. Foot video btw!

so i have a mk1 thanks i was wondering is there any way to tell the year please

I'm 52. I had the Tomahawk. Fondest memories.

No Serie se encuentra a veces abajo del cuadro , en el eje de los pedales ,

kerennnn

Great informative video. Thank you. Now, lets shoot the dog! 😂

Must be a European thing?? Don't remember seeing these in the states. Nice looking bikes, but of course their no Schwinn crate stingrays now are they? 🧐😉

Beautiful garden. Beautiful bikes. The Mark 1 is nasty.

Just out of curiosity Which one does Luke prefer ?

Which 1 do you prefer? I have a MK2 the same as yours.

Acabo de encontrar una mark 1 en México y estoy por restaurarla

Horrible bike the Mark 3. I would stick to the Mark 1, we never had that type of accidents you mentioned in the days.

MK1 heavy

Mk1 had adjustable handlebars as well 👍🏻

Thanks. 👍👍👍🚲

Between the dogs barking and the damn fountain gurgling this video was both informative and obnoxious.