Ad photo for the chopper bike in the 1970’s. Nostalgic parents are being given the chance to relive their childhood after Raleigh re-released the iconic Chopper bike. See swns story SWCHOP The 1970s classic, with its padded backrest and ape hangar bars, was a favourite among paper boys and girls – and any kid who wanted to look uber cool. Now the British classic has been replicated and re-released, complete with the vintage mismatched wheels and arrow wedge frame. Halfords, who are releasing a limited number of the flaming red Hot One, claim Raleigh have put the bike back into production following demands from sentimental parents. Assistant buyer Hannah Coupland said: “The Raleigh Chopper is not only a design classic, but also a childhood icon and we’ve seen lots of demand from parents wanting to recreate the magic of their favourite bike for their children. “The nostalgia trend has helped this much loved retro bike make a comeback this summer.” The Raleigh Chopper – a wheelie bike – was manufactured and marketed in the 1970s by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham. It was based on the dragster motor bikes of the 1960s and its unique design became a cultural icon. Some 1.5 million bikes were made until production ceased in 1979.