Moulton query
Looking at Moulton, and wondering what series satisifies the following requirements:
● Threadless headset ● 406 wheels ● V-brakes Is the TSR series the one I want? |
BruceM is better qualified to answer... but yes it is. But you have to get the right model to get V-brakes.
You might be able to get a frameset only from Avon Valley Cycles. |
They're in the UK, bro. That's eight timezones away from where I live. Singapore's the ticket.
Originally Posted by jur
(Post 18983545)
BruceM is better qualified to answer... but yes it is. But you have to get the right model to get V-brakes.
You might be able to get a frameset only from Avon Valley Cycles. |
Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
(Post 18983565)
They're in the UK, bro. That's eight timezones away from where I live. Singapore's the ticket.
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Yes.
Originally Posted by jur
(Post 18983586)
Can you get a frameset only in SP?
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
(Post 18983593)
Yes.
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I'm thinking of a white Christmas...
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/7qa7z5r457c...0799.jpg?raw=1
Here ya go: My Bike Shop SG BRU Btw, what's the OLD on the Moulton TSR fork?
Originally Posted by jur
(Post 18983607)
Now you have my attention. I might want one too. Linky pls?
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
(Post 18983628)
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/7qa7z5r457c...0799.jpg?raw=1
Here ya go: My Bike Shop SG BRU Btw, what's the OLD on the Moulton TSR fork? |
The White TSR-2 pictured has a 120mm rear spacing (and no V-brake bosses at the rear) ... All other TSR frames have 132mm (to accommodate road and mountain hubs as well as IGH) .. If I were getting a frame only, I'd be getting the similar but improved SST, but it is a caliper frame and has 130mm road spacing at the rear..
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Personally I would buy a Bike Friday...Fabulous bikes and aftersales service is superb..I had a ABP for 6 years..Never stopped creaking and riding uphill is like being on a pogo stick..
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I had a 1939 Plymouth with suicide rear doors.. big 6 always started fine ... used to take it into fields and knock down fence posts for extra money..
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yea, Maybe you can score a Moulton APB (shortcoming noted) they were made in the 80s around 406 wheels.
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I have 98 Moulton APB. Where I live there are no hills. The pavement is generally in bad condition due mainly to on going differential settlement. The APB smoothes over the bumps better than a 700c with wide supple tires. It generally feels fast. We do have bridges and overpasses here and normally I just remain sitting and switch to a lower gear. It has 9 speeds, drop bars with v-brakes. They were made in the early 90's. They were replaced by the TSR about ten years ago. The TSRs have some improvements but I can not tell you what they are. They feel the same to me.
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Originally Posted by BruceMetras
(Post 18984226)
I had a 1939 Plymouth with suicide rear doors.. big 6 always started fine ... used to take it into fields and knock down fence posts for extra money..
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truth be told...
...it may all be idle weekend dreaming. i still have not gotten over the sticker shock of, and likely will not ever be able to justify to myself the nearly $1,500 for the TSR frame alone. Ditto for Tyrell and Bike Friday.
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My APB is on the endangered list. With the Helix (assuming it actually lands, of which I have no real doubt) I will again have too many bikes. The APB is my tourer but the Brompton with 10sp fitted can do that duty too. Perhaps even the Helix. Currently my APB is my least ridden bike. I find it a bit heavy, but it is supremely comfortable.
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Originally Posted by jur
(Post 18983607)
Now you have my attention. I might want one too. Linky pls?
I'm out. |
well, at least you have a $1600 dahon to fall back on.
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
(Post 18987561)
Fyi, the price for a TSR frame, caliper brake only, in SG is USD1,790.
I'm out. |
of course, buying a used one would just be gauche...
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Originally Posted by smallwheeler
(Post 18987847)
of course, buying a used one would just be gauche...
Look, I can buy a TSR frame for $1,790, or a complete PC Reach (latest gen) for $200 more. Or a nice Jones 29er frame with truss fork for a little over half that price. Or a Tyrell frame with carbon stays. Total no brainer. Moulton, Schmoulton. Where do they get off charging that kind of money! And then they wonder why small manufacturing in the West is moribund. F that. |
Originally Posted by jur
(Post 18984956)
My APB is on the endangered list. With the Helix (assuming it actually lands, of which I have no real doubt) I will again have too many bikes. The APB is my tourer but the Brompton with 10sp fitted can do that duty too. Perhaps even the Helix. Currently my APB is my least ridden bike. I find it a bit heavy, but it is supremely comfortable.
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Originally Posted by 12boy
(Post 18990722)
Why not your TI Swift? Seems that would be a fine alternative and should be much lighter than a 10 speed Brompton. BTW the new TSR replacement is only 22 lbs w/out saddle and pedals, I am guessing.I believe it is only around 4500.00 US.
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
(Post 18987851)
It's just too much money, bro. Buy a used one? In Indonesia? Right. We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto.
Look, I can buy a TSR frame for $1,790, or a complete PC Reach (latest gen) for $200 more. Or a nice Jones 29er frame with truss fork for a little over half that price. Or a Tyrell frame with carbon stays. Total no brainer. Moulton, Schmoulton. Where do they get off charging that kind of money! And then they wonder why small manufacturing in the West is moribund. F that. Maybe try togoparts and carousell in Singapore? I'm also under the impression that the TSR9 after negotiating for a discount is a more palatable price? (wrt BRU or MBS) I fell into the same thought process as you did a few months back on getting a TSR. Was offered one at a really good price. I was curious about the Moultons often being brought up as a choice for touring/brevets. But it did not really 'compute' for me since I'd be trading up foldability (for my travel needs) and the risk of 'bobbing' of the rear suspension during climbs. |
Originally Posted by pinholecam
(Post 18992520)
... and the risk of 'bobbing' of the rear suspension during climbs.
The front does go up and down, but that is also not too big, and besides it isn't sapping much energy according to my current understanding. It may even help (again according to my current understanding). |
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