Whopper Chopper - Positive points for style, frame and fork design and construction, Nexus 7 hub, Lepper leather seat.

My biggest complaint is that the front disc brake is not independent from the suspension fork - that is, when you apply the front brake, because of the way the brake hardware is mounted, it engages the suspension, 'causing the front of the bike to bounce. If you brake hard w/ the front brake while turning or cornering, it can get a bit squirrely.

For the price of this bike, they could also have used a better quality bearing set in the bottom bracket, a better quality grip shifter (cheap plastic, loosens frequently) and equipped it with fenders (which are supposed to be available as an option, but are never in stock...).

Raleigh Chopper reissue - Positive points for style, rideability, affordability, Sturmey 3-speed. Negative on quality control - fork crown not straight, chainring press-mounted on crank backwards, paint top coat chips VERY easily.

Final analysis - I really like both of these bikes, and the Raleigh is now my regular commuting bike...