Raleigh chopper mk2- is it worth it?

[Raleighrecord]

It'd ultimately be cheaper to buy a restored one, unless you particularly want to go through the process for the pleasure of doing something practical.

I enjoy restoring old bikes so that's why I was so interested in this one as I am nearly done with my grifter I am looking for a good winter project and I though that this chopper was perfect.

 

[ChrisEyles]

I you really love choppers, go for it - looks like you'll get a good bit of winter fettling from that one Otherwise there are loads of projects to be had on ebay for less.

It can be a lot of fun getting hold of a type of bike that you wouldn't normally go for, doing it up as a project and then seeing how you like it. I would never have bought most of my bikes at new/reasonable 2nd hand price and intended to sell them on, but a few have been so much fun they've become keepers, and they've opened up new types of cycling to me too.

 

[steveindenmark]

They were bloody awful to ride when thy were brand new. I woudnt pay a ton for one.

 

[cyberknight]

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[T4tomo]

Good mk1 and mk2 choppers do go for crazy money though.

Agree about them being awful to ride, I have the far more rideable but ultimately less trendy Raleigh Commando.

 

[Brand X]

I'd have to see the parts up-close, but considering that the frame is worth £50+ on it's own, I can't see how it's a bad deal unless the frame and forks are bad.

 

[Mrs M]

If you enjoy doing restorations, it would be a great job to bring the poor old thing back to life
Good luck, looking forward to see the finished pics.
I love Raleigh Chopper's

 

[Drago]

They were bloody awful to ride when thy were brand new. I woudnt pay a ton for one.

One spat me off and broke my leg when I were 8. Any real speed and they got violent wobbles.