Why did banana seats go away?

I had a Raleigh Chopper.

Seven year old girls flocked to me, but they all had cooties.

Check out the rear springs that did nothing.

I miss my vintage schwinn, they were great builds. Ultimately had to sell it for space.

Banana seats and ape hangers. Nice.

I'd rather have the Varsity for the same price.

I had the metallic purple Stngray in the 70s..

Banana seat, stick shift, those handle bars - totally fucking cool!!

Totally shitty to ride. There's a reason it didn't stick.

I had one in þe early 70's, but I don't remember it having a shifter. I remember it having þe ape hangers and banana seat; I don't recall it having any gears at all, much less a shifter like þat.