Raleigh Commandos Coolest Bikes of the 70’s

[@nasdkhan254]

I had a Black Commando on my 8th Birthday in 1975 . The best present I ever got. Rode it for nearly 4 years until it fell apart and I grew too big. I really enjoyed it

[@80srenaissance67]

I had a black one 2nd hand off my mate in the mid 80's

[@donnietobasco9791]

This was the bike I learned to ride a "two wheeler" on....(no stabilisers) and I remember the feeling like it was only yesterday. It just suddenly kicked in that momentum provided stability and balance and that I just had to commit to going fast enough, and that the bike wouldn't just fall over once I got moving. Once I grasped this principle, I was away and began to perfect the exercise very rapidly as most kids do I guess. Ahhh the memories!!

[@TheFusedplug]

Three gears on a twist grip system too .. I think my gears were broken but it still went along fast enough Sturmer Archer gears ii think

[@trevorserfontein8399]

Beautiful! The ultimate in cycling! I had one in '74 and I still miss her and continue to compliment her and her inventor! Well done!🤝🤩

[@andrewwilson4528]

Thanks, I have fond memories of my orange commando, I'd forgotten exactly what it looked like.

[@TheFusedplug]

The first black one is the one i was handed down from my older brother..wow had a kot if fun with mine although mine had bent forks

[@LeeKirkman88]

Had a black Commando myself had a few choppers and a grifter, Also had an expensive crome mongoose professional racing bmx back in the day aswell.

[@fishbmw]

Thanks for posting this David,brings back good memories of care-free days. Loved my orange Commando. As far as I can see this is the only video on youtube featuring these great little bikes,thanks again. 👍

[@georgelippitt7362]

Great memories me and my big brother had one each. I've been looking for two to refurbish for my brother one Christmas.

[@robertmaadows4489]

Hi I've got a black one for sale

[@Timemachine74]

I had a black one when I was 6 and still got one to this day

[@davidkilpatrick5036]

bigbifter I bought the blue tall frame coaster from you

[@gregiespot3576]

I too had a black Raleigh Commando my first bicycle when I was 8 years old living in England......it has after market stickers....omg that was a awhile ago lol

[@georgelippitt7362]

Amazing collection of Raleigh Commando me and my brother had one each and our mate had Raleigh boxer similar to a bmx

[@leftmono1016]

I had a black Commando and also had a mate with a Boxer. If memory serves, on the Boxer you had to back pedal (kind of) to brake? Dangerous!

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

Cool had first one as child hard to find any where

[@Thehumblecollectoruk]

what a memory

[@rrbh]

Let's call a bike a 'Commando' - but let's paint it pink ! Let's release a bike with drop racing handlebars, but make the frame as heavy as a Chopper and still only give it 3 gears - we'll call it the ' Sprint'.

[@terrybeech8791]

Did they have a gear change on the hand grip ?

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[@neilhamilton2621]

Do they come with kick stand

[@fishbmw]

Yes,they were fitted with sidestands from new.