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Props to Alan Oakley.
Raleigh have just announced they are bringing back the 70s classic Raleigh Chopper. Hits the streets in the UK on April, costs just under 200 pounds.
"The bike’s original design by Alan Oakley, the then Chief Designer at Raleigh , remains largely unchanged on the new version. Available only in the original Infra Red, the materials in the bike’s production are taken from the original Chopper concept, even using the original tyre mould from the 70s.... the original Chopper (or The Hot One as it is affectionately known) was launched in America in September 1968. The film ‘Easy Rider’ was released here in 1969; Raleigh saw the opportunity and released the Chopper to the discerning UK audience. The Chopper frenzy exploded taking the Hot One to cult status. " Me want.

And guess what? Just phoned a few cycle shops, and discovered that Raleigh NZ is not connected with Raleigh UK, they make a totally different range for NZ, and these new issue choppers won't be appearing here any time soon. Bummer. If you know of how I can get one, or if you have contacts in a cycle shop, please help me get my hands on one! (And yes you can get one online - BUT the UK online sellers only sell to the UK).

Mysterex
The latest issue of Mysterex magazine hit the stores recently - issue three contains excellent articles on 80s NZ bands such as Riot III, Danse Macabre, Wellington punk scene in late 70s, Fifty 45s Kiwi Rock Dribblers Shouldn't Be Without (very entertaining),and Shayne Carter writing about his high school band, Bored Games. Available from Real Groovy, Slowboat, Records Records, or email andy.s@ihug.co.nz. Essential reading for any serious Kiwi music fan.