Raleigh say only available online and not Halfords and not limited read description for details !

[@jackiebell-m9w]

Broke my arm freewheeling down a long steep hill on a mk1. Massive speed wobble and about a 30 foot slide… aah, happy memories.

[@alastairgain4924]

Mine was ultraviolet purple, I adored that bike, every detail is so cool so, many great memories blasting around on it

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Bought a mk3 around 2005 but was disappointed in the seat and gear change. Sold it.

[@IconicBrands123]

I saw the mk3 at Halfords back in the day and walked out disappointed ☹️

[@vince6219]

I always envied the kid's who had one of these in the 70s, being from a large family my dad couldn't afford to buy me one. I have always loved these bikes to this day.. now at 60 and at almost £1000 to buy new it will have to stay a childhood fantasy for me. 😮.

[@IconicBrands123]

A memory shared with many of us including myself hopefully prices will come down with scale of economy thanks for sharing your story

[@davyf6582]

Sad that some were able to buy several of the bikes and now selling them on eBay and Facebook for up to £1850. Raleigh should have limited the online sale to one per customer as obviously many enthusiasts have missed out.

[@IconicBrands123]

This saddens me to see how profiteering has been going on, Raleigh themselves are to blame but just taking the money is all that matters unfortunately

[@IconicBrands123]

@BlubberBrother more on the way and hopefully you will be able to see one in Halfords as well in the future thanks 😊

[@tomf4547]

I bought a black 1974 for £500 last year. I'll restore it back to original violet one day 👌

[@woden20]

One of my greatest days as a kid was riding my brand new mk2 chopper home. It just got bigger with an engine.

[@IconicBrands123]

Happy days thanks for sharing

[@mjh5437]

@@IconicBrands123 Are you sure it isn`t a Limited Edition? They`re selling it as one!!

[@IconicBrands123]

@@mjh5437 no it’s not limited Raleigh let us think it was that’s why I never brought one ☝️

[@patrickstarnes2355]

£1000 😳 Maybe if it was an e-bike. That's just a bit cheeky!

[@johnprosser5035]

I had the purple one.... Loved it

[@IconicBrands123]

Hence why they chose this and the Red as the most iconic colour

[@pauldrennan1482]

I wish i was 10 again and had my original grey coloured mark2. I could pull some wheelies on that thing

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

I had one back in the days

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Lovely presentation thank you. I often wonder if those little springs actually offer any suspension or if they are just for show.

[@IconicBrands123]

They actually work!!! Thanks for your input

[@joydivider42]

Would you though? I remember these well from the 70s and they didn't actually ride well...hype and aimed at kids dreaming of a motor bike I wouldn't want to own one now because I dont think you look cool on them compared with a california cruiser or fox float mountain bike. I just think I would look a dork riding one now especially at an older age. Times have moved on rapidly and nostalgia twists the mind

[@IconicBrands123]

Everyone has their reasons to own one or not , some will never be ridden just become wall art which is a shame

[@johno4521]

My first proper bike was a Raleigh Palm Beach with 3 speed Sturmey Archer gears. I was quite happy with it, My mate Gordon had the Chopper but they weren't built for speed and it was annoying on rides as I had to keep stopping for him to catch up....

[@IconicBrands123]

The chopper was about looking cool back in the day, thanks for sharing your memories

[@jpyle8728]

Good review as always Russell

[@IconicBrands123]

Thanks 😊

[@jamesgriffiths3057]

so why in the video do say distributed by halfords when it isn't online only from Raleigh!

[@IconicBrands123]

Maybe? In the future it will be it said on the website that they Halfords do or have sold the chopper in the past.

[@jamesgriffiths3057]

@RPALME22 but you put it in the title and description and the website that's its online only. then say in the opening sold by halfords it clearly isn't. available online from Raleigh only. BTW it's sold out anyway, so it's not available at the moment at all.

[@IconicBrands123]

@jamesgriffiths3057 yes unfortunately this is true Raleigh didn’t market this very well with some confusion guess they knew they would sell them all online without using retailers. Raleigh also quoted it was a limited edition but clearly this was not the case as more are on the way over from Taiwan.

[@6ettinold]

I had a mk2 in yellow. Being a Nottingham lad, there was a huge sense of pride connected with owning and riding one. Every one of my mate's had a Raleigh, some of their Dad's worked at the factory. It's great to see a return to form with this mk4. The pricing seems very cynical though and it's a shame they aren't at least assembled in Nottingham. If they were, then perhaps that price could be justified.

[@IconicBrands123]

It’s a crying shame because Nottingham is the true home for Raleigh! The Nottingham connection is also on the head badge for instance

[@Tony11806]

I was thinking about buying the new Chopper but not now knowing its made in Taiwan and its not even a British made bike anymore and I am glad I watched this video before considering buying one of these bikes. What's the point in spending about £1000 on an iconic British bike when its not even British made anymore and made abroad.

[@IconicBrands123]

I’m sure others feel this way too

[@Tony11806]

@@IconicBrands123 I was going to buy one of these bikes if I could have got one and I assumed they were going to be made by Raleigh in Britain and I am glad I watched this video and didn't spend £1000 on a taiwanese made Chopper bike. Its like buying a Rolex watch and assuming you are going to get a genuine made Rolex watch only to find on the back of the watch it says, made in Taiwan.

[@michaelturner4457]

As a kid had an ultra-violet mk2 Chopper in 1973, when I was 10. I bought another mk2 in the early 90s for 20 quid, long before the prices went crazy for these things. Problem with me being 6ft, 2in, the bike was just too small to enjoy riding it properly, so I sold it on. After all the Chopper was a child's bike. So I assume this mk4 would still be too small for me?

[@IconicBrands123]

Ultimately yes it’s a small bike however you could ride it if you really wanted to

[@tomf4547]

Wonder if we could modify it at home for the adult rider. May get my welder out!!!

[@damianleah6744]

I had a red mk2 from 1979 had it for 4 years, I went everywhere on it. Solid bike, I loved it, but it was very heavy compared to what was to come after such as the bmx etc.

[@IconicBrands123]

If we paid by weight will be paying a lot more. Lol Thanks for your thoughts.

[@chrissullivan5902]

The seat looks to be very well made

[@IconicBrands123]

Certainly better than the mk3 !!!

[@oddjob7821]

I know this may be a silly question. But who is this bike aimed at. The original was a children's bike. At £950 I can't see it being a kids bike and for adults to ride it comfortably it must be a bit small to be actually comfortable. Yeah some people may purchase them for nostalgic reasons but it's a weighty bit of kit for that price.

[@IconicBrands123]

Good point on who the bike is aimed at based on past its success is on nostalgia but how many are actually out there is debatable

[@ashleypaine7846]

My friend at school came off a chopper,front wheel wobble i think,but returning gear shifter,i thought that was a safety issue when they relaunched the mk3! I just hope kids dont have serious accidents on them,but why £1000.I think the seat bar at the back ruins it,why not make it the same as original, they did with shifter doesnt make sense.I always wanted one as a kid but having a go on my friends i thought they were so cumbersome compared to my racer!

[@IconicBrands123]

Fair enough point to make a lot of people would agree with you. Please watch my next video on this and hopefully subscribe to my channel. Thanks for your support.

[@iantheinventor8151]

Remember someone at school had one with a derailleur gear on the back 🤔

[@IconicBrands123]

Yes there was a geared later version later on

[@csedan510]

I got mugged of mine in Brooklyn 1974 when i was 9.

[@IconicBrands123]

Sorry to hear that 9 years old is an age where it would hurt 😞

[@steveelkins52]

I do so hope that is not a power coated finish and the chrome iis not the normal shoddy stuff associated with Raleigh!

[@IconicBrands123]

The framework looks well made and designed however the chrome which was fantastic quality on mk1 and mk2 lets the bike down

[@paulmartin4971]

Hi mate being the owner of 2 mk2's infrared and fizzy lemon 🍋 I think they've got it spot on just a shame about the sissy bar height. What's next do you think???? Relaunch of the Grifter??!! Well that will be interesting. I've got 3 mk1's and 2 mk2's. Would love to see a new model based on the mk1. Cheers 🍻.

[@IconicBrands123]

My answer to that is why not ? I think in time they will probably produce all the retro models and don’t forget despite the short sissy bar a longer higher one will fit !! Thanks for your input and please subscribe and support the channel for more info about this subject

[@JamesDickson-vs5of]

The chopper is good for , drifting round corners, broadsides, and I never knew it at the time, but I learned to counter steer on my orange MK2 withe black chopper decals, handy if you progress to a motorbike in the future, it's not a stunt bike tho , it's more of a cruiser, and regardless what you hear do NOT try to wheelie it, as soon as the weight comes of the front wheel the back wheel tries to overtake it , and it WILL flip over, and when you mount it remember about the gear lever, don't kick it or even tap it with your foot, there easy damaged, so enjoy your chopper guys n gals , lucky little so and so,s,, happy healthy ✌️

[@IconicBrands123]

Thanks for the advice and always appreciate constructive feedback with your Lovely health and safety lesson for all!! Part of the fun of owning the bike back in the day as a child was the fact it was dangerous to ride particularly having an extra passenger on the long seat. Have fun be careful

[@martinlewis967]

Does look a very good repro though, used to love my purple one (1st new bike I got)

[@IconicBrands123]

It’s a great copy just the chrome lets it down however some people don’t mind

[@chunkyleejones3831]

Hi, would you be good enough to let me know the Raleigh chopper overall length Kind regards Lee.

[@IconicBrands123]

Hi Certainly, my Mk1 is measuring at approximately 54 ins or 138 cm from outside front wheel to the back wheel hope this helps you and thank you for subscribing and supporting the channel

[@chunkyleejones3831]

@RPALME22 Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated Kind regards Lee Be well.

[@johnmackay5784]

🙋‍♂️I want one!

[@Mike-vd7ee]

Do these new mk4s have a serial number on the rear hub and the frame like the originals..?

[@hozzer68]

Raleigh are going to be selling a tall sissy bar to replace the H&S silly short one if you want too.

[@IconicBrands123]

That’s cool 😎

[@2Truth2you]

Taiwan has a massive cycle industry. Top quality and innovative products that are well made. Many Indonesians work in the manufacturing, mostly braising and welding. They are good skilled craftsmen. Sturmey Archer is now a Taiwanese company. Edit: This addition is better than the original

[@IconicBrands123]

Definitely better than the mk3 please see my other videos on the subject

[@tombassman]

I live in Taiwan but so many of the cool bicycles and parts that are built here are only for export - if I buy a chopper I’ll probably have to import it from UK.

[@IconicBrands123]

Great to hear from you and lots of progress in Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@ftwizard]

Oh, I think not....

[@oscar38]

Why the lower sissy bar? I don't understand?

[@IconicBrands123]

Bicycle legislation is the reason explained by Ken price in one of my other videos

[@robedmunds7163]

Surprised they are selling this again in our restrictive times. My original in the 70s used to go into a speed wobble on a long fast downhill.

[@dazardron55]

Yeah but you could cure that if you turned the handlebars other way 😜

[@IconicBrands123]

It’s those handlebars!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences

[@rorykelly8275]

Who’s the anorak???

[@karljames7505]

Hi, I’m planning on getting a mk4 soon, I’m in my 60’s so would like to add an electric boost pack, I watched your vid of the chopper anual meetup in the park and noticed an electric boost/conversion ad on was nowhere to be seen amongst all those chopper examples which surprised me, are you aware of any? Warmest regards. Karl James, Epsom

[@IconicBrands123]

Hi Karl , great idea ! I’m not aware of any specific details of this process maybe a future video in the making! Good luck

[@karljames7505]

@@IconicBrands123 Thanks Russell, i saw a KZbin vid of a fellow installing a system called ‘Swift’ onto a chopper, very encouraging, take a look. I recently watched a vid of a bunch of Chopper bods mooching around Brighton, really enjoyed that, getting a close up of the myriad of bikes/settings/accessories. I don’t yet have a chopper, I’m waiting for the next mk4 release.

[@IconicBrands123]

@@karljames7505 part of the fun is the chase! the social side of ownership is always great 😊

[@michaelturner4457]

Thumbs-up for made in Taiwan, rather than China.

[@IconicBrands123]

I guess you’re right on that one shame it’s not British

[@MrDirkles]

You know Taiwan is part of China? You may want to research the one China policy , preferably not on the BBC

[@michaelturner4457]

@@MrDirkles Here's your 50 cents.

[@MrDirkles]

@@michaelturner4457 perfectly timed as I'm about to go to the shops

[@pappasmurf5456]

Hello I have a Raleigh RSW dose anybody know where I can get new tires from , I can't find the size anywhere. is there a similar size that fits?

[@IconicBrands123]

The front chopper bike tyre will fit if you don’t mind black tyres

[@pinball8701]

Are Raleigh going to sell these again? I saw the eBay scalper prices :-o I was given one by my Uncle when I went to Oz as a little kid in 1976 for a long holiday, but unfortunately couldn't bring it back to the UK! It would be cool to try one again, but even £950 is pushing it, never mind scalper prices. I'm also > 6 foot...

[@IconicBrands123]

Not at the moment unfortunately they are in financial difficulties and are moving production elsewhere in Europe if they survive my guess is once this happens they will announce some new bikes as to time scale I’ve no idea hope this helps?

[@pinball8701]

@@IconicBrands123 Thanks - this is helpful. I guess China has done for them.

[@IconicBrands123]

@@pinball8701 Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@pinball8701]

@@IconicBrands123 I absolutely support Taiwan :-) The CCP is our enemy, as illustrated by today's news about the MOD's payroll being hacked by China i.e. data on ALL military personnel :-o No doubt shared with Russia, along with DJI drone GPS and other data for drones used by Ukraine. Know your friends, know your enemies...

[@aimansyahmiaimanharyadi6386]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@barrypeters5136]

Slip of that seat and the gear change teaches you a lesson.

[@IconicBrands123]

Yep 👍 done it myself back in the early seventies 🥹

[@barrypeters5136]

@@IconicBrands123 I share your pain

[@JamesDickson-vs5of]

Budding buyers remember if your a bit on the heavy side, lean forward on the bars when going fast down hill, or you will get the mother of all "tank slappers". Resulting in you over taking it on your arse, and lots of tears❤ happy healthy peace

[@IconicBrands123]

Hahahahahaha remember that one well thanks for sharing your experience

[@patrickfox6474]

Its pronunced raw-Lee.

[@mjh5437]

Bit of a con if Raleigh are calling it a "Limited Edition" and it isn`t???

[@IconicBrands123]

More on the way over now this batch is sold out

[@Tony11806]

Its a con putting a badge on the bike saying The Raleigh Nottingham England when the bike is made in Taiwan.

[@IconicBrands123]

They Raleigh’s marketing team moved the goalposts a few times

[@martinlewis967]

A £1000 , holy flock

[@IconicBrands123]

£950 but near enough

[@hpevans9041]

Excellent review Russ, not cheap at £1000😮. Good to see quality Dia Compe brakes fitted.

[@IconicBrands123]

Thanks Seeing the real thing on Saturday and meeting with the people at Raleigh more about the bike soon

[@gingerphil]

Good to know they'll be sold via Halfords just like the mk3's. I always thought the website queueing system they used for the new Burners was a bit unfair. 😢

[@IconicBrands123]

@@gingerphil Online shopping only I believe via Raleigh or Halfords it is unlikely you will be able to buy one directly from the store in the first instance

[@archstanton6310]

Grifter was better

[@IconicBrands123]

Each to their own lol 😂

[@davidburrows4801]

Original sissy bar a must 😀

[@IconicBrands123]

Agreed 👍

[@patrickrose1221]

A Grand ? Give your head a wobble & have a word with yourself Raleigh ! Makes me ashamed to be a Notts lad you robbers !

[@IconicBrands123]

Fair point I’m guessing you won’t be in the Queue on the 20th entirely down to personal preference on wether it’s worth the money or not

[@patrickrose1221]

@@IconicBrands123 I honestly fell in love with my second hand purple chopper I got for my 12th birthday . We were best pals . Then some illegitimate son of a flea- pickers rubbing rag pinched it from outside the shop I'd just nipped into for two sovereign's and a packet of Spangles ! Week after I had to stay at me grans for a fortnight with no wheels to get me to and froe to see me mates . I loved that bike , even though it weighed fourteen times heavier than it looked . I've even still got the chain oil on me turn-ups of me rupert flairs ........ But to charge a grand ? I've more chance of affording new teeth lol : )

[@patrickrose1221]

I kept it polished and even highlited the lettering on the tyres . My friend broke his and his dad repaired it to such an extent that he painted over the original lettering " broken arrow wedge " lol . I'm nearly sixty-one and if I hadn't lost mine I swear I'd be riding it now . Best years of your life eh pal ; ) x

[@curlysue3620]

Should of made it a ebike.

[@IconicBrands123]

Interesting concept for future projects? Thanks for sharing

[@marccarter1350]

A grand to pretend i am 7 again lol

[@pauldashwood2897]

Makes me laugh ..around a thousand pounds each … How can they put the shifter there when the mk3 wasn’t allowed because of legislation…….all of a sudden your allowed .

[@timexironman100m]

1000 pounds....... Jesus my mark one cost my dad 40 pounds in 1972 for my 10th birthday.. the mark 4 does look good but as people have said it build with 2023 in mind and body but is not the same as the 1970 through 1980 mark 1 to mark 3s originals... I do like the new one at first glance but would never buy it as my original is in my shed very worse for wear and brings back fond memories of a kid growing up then.

[@garethjudd5840]

Not for a grand 😂

[@IconicBrands123]

Personal preference however they will all sell out thanks for your input and helpful feedback

[@charleymount582]

Why does nobody know how to pronounce Raleigh? It's like Sir Walter Raleigh (Rah-lee)

[@IconicBrands123]

Interesting never heard anyone mention that before about how Raleigh’s pronunciation is said I’m guessing local accents play a part. Thanks for sharing your perspective and please subscribe for more in the future

[@patrickfox6474]

Raw-lee

[@IconicBrands123]

@@patrickfox6474 😅

[@rokker101]

meh ... no thanks

[@CastrolHondaSP2]

A thousand pounds. They're having a giraffe. 😂

[@IconicBrands123]

They were always expensive nothing has changed since the 70s unfortunately

[@CastrolHondaSP2]

I actually thought the re-released Raleigh Burner was good value but with this Chopper they're just taking the piss.

[@IconicBrands123]

@@CastrolHondaSP2 personal preference it’s up to you to decide however I’m certain that the first batch will all sell out within days

[@Cybernutter]

@@IconicBrands123 how would I purchase one in Australia?

[@IconicBrands123]

@@Cybernutter no problem the link is on my page on KZbin please subscribe to keep updated

[@InfiniteRhombus]

thats cool that rob halford has his own store

[@IconicBrands123]

Halfords is a British company that was the original Raleigh Chopper supplier of the product but sadly no longer

[@InfiniteRhombus]

not true@@IconicBrands123

[@twizzlestickx7]

Over priced by £700