Alex Moulton Bicycles
06-03-13, 02:41 PM
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By swapping the 48 for a 52 tooth my range from 1-6 is now more useful with a 35-75 gear range and 7th becomes an overdrive at 86 gear inches which is more than enough for an all rounder that will probably take me on some short tours.
I have a 60 tooth crank I could mount up if I felt like racing the bike, that would give it equivalent gearing to a road bike.
06-03-13, 04:28 PM
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I wanted a Moulton ever since the first time I rode one... I consider it to be one of the most revolutionary and amazing designs ever conceived and with modern bits my 47 year old bicycle is every good as any bicycle made today and in many respects, superior to just about every smaller wheeled bicycle I have ridden.
I am actually looking at thinning my herd extensively in the coming months because of how versatile the Moulton can be and expect that it will be seeing a lot of use.
I am actually looking at thinning my herd extensively in the coming months because of how versatile the Moulton can be and expect that it will be seeing a lot of use.
06-05-13, 06:41 PM
#104
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After my first Moulton ride, I beacame a new man. And the first thing that new man wanted was another Moulton.......
06-06-13, 12:34 AM
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Don't think I added my photo.
A post 70s Raleigh Moulton MK3 upgraded with modern alloy parts. Mainly used to pop down to the shop and bring back a heavy laden bag of groceries on the front.
I had a TSR2 for a while which was very nice but just attracted too much attention to leave anywhere locked up
Jerry
A post 70s Raleigh Moulton MK3 upgraded with modern alloy parts. Mainly used to pop down to the shop and bring back a heavy laden bag of groceries on the front.
I had a TSR2 for a while which was very nice but just attracted too much attention to leave anywhere locked up
Jerry
06-07-13, 05:19 AM
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I just bought my first Moulton, a series 1 Stowaway. At the moment it's not really rideable not least because it doesn't have a saddle or seatpost and the rear suspension block rubber has separated from the metal plate. It looks like it was left outside for a fair amount of time so I was interested to read on page 1 or 2 that rhenning was planning on using electrolysis to clean the rust from the frame. I think I'll give that a try.
While I'm here, what size seatpost do the old moultons use. When I measured it I got around 25.8mm. Sound right?
Also, I guess I can't be the only person to have the rear suspension block separate. Is there a recommended adhesive to repair it?
While I'm here, what size seatpost do the old moultons use. When I measured it I got around 25.8mm. Sound right?
Also, I guess I can't be the only person to have the rear suspension block separate. Is there a recommended adhesive to repair it?
06-08-13, 01:42 AM
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I just bought my first Moulton, a series 1 Stowaway. At the moment it's not really rideable not least because it doesn't have a saddle or seatpost and the rear suspension block rubber has separated from the metal plate. It looks like it was left outside for a fair amount of time so I was interested to read on page 1 or 2 that rhenning was planning on using electrolysis to clean the rust from the frame. I think I'll give that a try.
While I'm here, what size seatpost do the old moultons use. When I measured it I got around 25.8mm. Sound right?
Also, I guess I can't be the only person to have the rear suspension block separate. Is there a recommended adhesive to repair it?
While I'm here, what size seatpost do the old moultons use. When I measured it I got around 25.8mm. Sound right?
Also, I guess I can't be the only person to have the rear suspension block separate. Is there a recommended adhesive to repair it?
Your best bet would be to join Moulton Preservation. This would give you access to reconditioned parts.
Jerry
03-06-15, 10:21 AM
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Spacers to adapt front Kinetix Pro wheel to Moulton TSR
I made up some stainless spacers to fit the TSR forks.. then, dropped right in.. 
weight savings over stock wheel/tire combo front and rear was over 2 1/2 pounds... If I were to take my TSR on a long excursion with mixed street/dirt trails, I'd swap back in the heavier duty stock wheels/tires..
weight savings over stock wheel/tire combo front and rear was over 2 1/2 pounds... If I were to take my TSR on a long excursion with mixed street/dirt trails, I'd swap back in the heavier duty stock wheels/tires..Regards,
Roberto
03-06-15, 10:57 AM
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The spacers I made are going to look like THESE .... had I known at the time that these were possibly available and so cheap, I would have never tried to cobb up the ones that I have on the bike..
07-26-15, 02:29 AM
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Bump! was going to make a dedicated Moulton thread until i found this, will post pics of where i am with my 50 year old speed refurb!
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12-16-15, 04:23 PM
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12-16-15, 05:06 PM
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Bought another one a few months ago part restored, a Moulton Major, that is 2 that need finished now.
12-17-15, 05:35 PM
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My Major i bought for 50 quid, partly rebuilt, had a full respray by the previous bloke i bought it off, bargain.
12-18-15, 08:22 AM
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On the second page of this thread I showed some pictures of my 1965 Huffy/Moulton Four Speed. I never posted the afters so here they are. Roger
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12-20-15, 06:34 AM
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My 2010 Esprit which I haven't really been able to ride much as yet due to health problems. To me it seems such an elegant bike and looks so delicate yet functional. I've shortened the stem since this was taken but the rain hasn't stopped long enough to allow me to take another photo.
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