In the 60s n 70s we were all trying to make ourselves a bike that was better than everyone else's, all cobbled together from the parts from about 8 other bikes ..... Then Raleigh beat us to it ..... an absolute Gem. I always wanted the Mustard Yellow one but Mum n Dad couldn't afford to buy me one or they would have. I'm in my 60s now and to this day I have never ever ridden one but I will do one day before the Undertaker comes 🤣 Cheers Quinny
I still get that first vibe I felt when I first saw these bikes in 70 s. Love to get one but don’t no what I would do with it . Just great to look at and remember the good old days
What a perfect rebuild, a carbon (….. well, non carbon actually) copy of mine in the same colour from 70, or was it 71, down to every detail. It was cleaned and chrome polished every week without fail. Until that it is I grew out of it and it rusted away in the garden shed. If only...... The eyes are now beginning to mist! Enjoy it while you can, in sure you will!
The first one I saw was on holiday in Prestatyn (Wales) in the street. It was orange and I was blown away with how different it was than anything else. I pestered my parents for one for about a year and got an Horizon Blue Mk1 for my 11th birthday in 1972. It was expensive at the time £35 and I had to have it as a combined Xmas & birthday present. I have now had a replacement Horizon Blue for 8 years.
Use to stare at these in the bike shop window every Morning before going to School (Great Barr Birmingham) They we’re £29.00 In 1971 Brand new. Might as well have been A million £sss.😫😫 One Day on my daily visit they went up to £35.00!!! Think I played truant That Day to recover from shock.🤪🤪.
Great to hear your feedback much the same as my own childhood memory thanks for watching RUclips video channel iconic Brands your subscription is appreciated
Oh I am a fan of those bikes though I never thought they were as early as 1970/1971. I used to think they were manufactured during the mid-70s but there you have it you live and learn. I’d love if there was a version of one of these exactly the same, but it was a fold up version. When I was about 11/12 years old, I had the slightly lower model called the Tomahawk which I liked and it had exactly the same type of seat as yours. The Tomahawk I had, was a lovely purple collar and of course it didn’t have the gearstick. I have to say, these are my favourite type of bikes and I’d love to have a go on one of these. Unfortunately, I grew out of the Tomahawk quite quick but wish I’d got a Chopper after as it is virtually the same but bigger and with other features. You have certainly restored that bike to brand-new mint looking condition. Do you frequently use this bike or are you selling it just as a matter of curiosity?
Hi , Thanks for enjoying iconic Brands great to hear feedback. I’ve been asked many times if I’d like to sell my Raleigh collection of bikes and resist because I enjoy the social side as well as the bikes themselves which i will hand down to my grandchildren .
Hi, As far as I can make out The Mk1 was around the 1700 th bike produced with a 1970 hub date hard to make out as the bike has been restored, thanks for watching iconic brands
@@IconicBrands123 technically the strap should be attached to the seat by a hoop were the sissy bar seat bar goes through the seat, cheers long time original chopper owner here and I do believe I saw you at the retro show 👍
I got a mustard one for Christmas present back in Christmas 1971 beautiful bike wish i still had it now.
In the 1970s it was the Christmas dream bike thanking you for watching iconic Brands
In the 60s n 70s we were all trying to make ourselves a bike that was better than everyone else's, all cobbled together from the parts from about 8 other bikes ..... Then Raleigh beat us to it ..... an absolute Gem. I always wanted the Mustard Yellow one but Mum n Dad couldn't afford to buy me one or they would have. I'm in my 60s now and to this day I have never ever ridden one but I will do one day before the Undertaker comes 🤣 Cheers Quinny
Bless you!! There’s still time!!
I still get that first vibe I felt when I first saw these bikes in 70 s. Love to get one but don’t no what I would do with it . Just great to look at and remember the good old days
What a perfect rebuild, a carbon (….. well, non carbon actually) copy of mine in the same colour from 70, or was it 71, down to every detail. It was cleaned and chrome polished every week without fail. Until that it is I grew out of it and it rusted away in the garden shed. If only...... The eyes are now beginning to mist! Enjoy it while you can, in sure you will!
The colour was matched by computer to the original horizon shade of blue thanks for your feedback and interesting memories
Moving Art !
Great bike, fond memories. Those were the days. 🚲👍👍👍
Must have for any kid back then
mint bike had one,the only one for me thanks jimmy
The one is the one ☝️ 😊
Bread tags on the brake cables and nipping down bike shop for latest stickers #GoodDays
The first one I saw was on holiday in Prestatyn (Wales) in the street. It was orange and I was blown away with how different it was than anything else. I pestered my parents for one for about a year and got an Horizon Blue Mk1 for my 11th birthday in 1972. It was expensive at the time £35 and I had to have it as a combined Xmas & birthday present. I have now had a replacement Horizon Blue for 8 years.
Thanks David for sharing your account of your memories of this iconic Brand !!
Wonderful to see your passion.
Bravo.
Today sucks. Yesterday was better.
In some ways yes !!
Lovely MK1 chopper Russ😀
Me encanta esa bicicleta fue la primera que tuve en los años 70
I bought the first one from my local bike shop! It was a yellow one and cost me £32!
If it was in the 1970s ? Always been an expensive bike hopefully you still have it thanks for your input
@@IconicBrands123 It got stolen soon after I bought it and was paid out by the insurance!
Lots were stolen back in the day sorry to hear that
I got a new one in summer of 1972 identical to this ,except the top of the sissy bar was square not round
Of course there is a mark two I understand.
Hi youve got your bracket that holds your gear cable by toddle chain upside down
Thanks for letting me know will look into it, appreciate your subscription to iconic Brands RUclips video channel
Use to stare at these in the bike shop window every Morning before going to School (Great Barr Birmingham) They we’re £29.00 In 1971 Brand new. Might as well have been A million £sss.😫😫
One Day on my daily visit they went up to £35.00!!! Think I played truant That Day to recover from shock.🤪🤪.
Great to hear your feedback much the same as my own childhood memory thanks for watching RUclips video channel iconic Brands your subscription is appreciated
Oh I am a fan of those bikes though I never thought they were as early as 1970/1971. I used to think they were manufactured during the mid-70s but there you have it you live and learn. I’d love if there was a version of one of these exactly the same, but it was a fold up version. When I was about 11/12 years old, I had the slightly lower model called the Tomahawk which I liked and it had exactly the same type of seat as yours. The Tomahawk I had, was a lovely purple collar and of course it didn’t have the gearstick. I have to say, these are my favourite type of bikes and I’d love to have a go on one of these. Unfortunately, I grew out of the Tomahawk quite quick but wish I’d got a Chopper after as it is virtually the same but bigger and with other features. You have certainly restored that bike to brand-new mint looking condition. Do you frequently use this bike or are you selling it just as a matter of curiosity?
Hi , Thanks for enjoying iconic Brands great to hear feedback. I’ve been asked many times if I’d like to sell my Raleigh collection of bikes and resist because I enjoy the social side as well as the bikes themselves which i will hand down to my grandchildren .
“ Brandwood School “ is that the one in Kings Heath Birmingham ? I grew up on Brandwood Park road in the 70s
Sunderton road off brandwood park road in Birmingham yes 👍
What no of the production line is it.? It is marked on the rear hub..
Hi, As far as I can make out The Mk1 was around the 1700 th bike produced with a 1970 hub date hard to make out as the bike has been restored, thanks for watching iconic brands
Si
Now you know what a mark one looks like 👍
I am sure you have sorted it by now but the seat strap goes under the sissy bar lugs 👍
Oops 😬 thanks this is why I encourage and leave comments activated thanks 😊
@@IconicBrands123 technically the strap should be attached to the seat by a hoop were the sissy bar seat bar goes through the seat, cheers long time original chopper owner here and I do believe I saw you at the retro show 👍
the most american bike i've seen lol
Definitely USA inspired British 100% built thanks for watching iconic Brands RUclips video channel
Yo tengo una visita celta chopper 1 color roja
Thanks for watching iconic Brands 😊