chopper bicycle

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While the term "chopper" is generally used to describe a motorcycle or bicycle that has had some of its original parts replaced with custom parts, today's definition has grown to include custom motorcycles and bicycles that are low to the ground, usually with extended forks creating a long front end. Even as commercial interests are taking note of the popularity of choppers and expanding their lines,Corporate example: [http://www.phatcycles.com/Chopper/lilchopper.htm], PhatCycles, June 9, 2010 most riders of choppers have hand built choppers and encourage others to make their own.Gould, Nemo. [http://www.instructables.com/id/Chopper-bicycle-made-from-found-materials/ "Chopper bicycle made from found materials"], instructables.com, June 24, 2007. Accessed June 9, 2010. Arguably, a bought 'chopper' is not a 'chopper' at all because no chopping was done, only a commercial transaction.Tucker, Karen Iris [http://www.villagevoice.com/2006-03-14/nyc-life/mutant-bike-gangs-of-new-york/ "Tall-bike clubs live free, ride high, and don't want your stinking logo"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327182819/http://www.villagevoice.com/2006-03-14/nyc-life/mutant-bike-gangs-of-new-york |date=2010-03-27 }}, Village Voice, Mar 14, 2006. Accessed Jun 9, 2010.

There are various cycling groups and clubs around the world that feature chopper bicycle riders, such as the SCUL and C.h.u.n.k. 666. Such groups encourage all chopper bicycle riders to join them on rides celebrating different events and holidays.

• List of bicycle types
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• Raleigh Chopper
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• [http://www.crud.org/ CRUD] - The chopper riding urban dwellers of San Francisco

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