http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Moulton Design Video en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:47:25 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5730#post-61745 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:36:05 +0000 Arellcat 61745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think Moulton singlehandedly invented the small wheel craze, when it was done right with high pressure tyres and a modicum of suspension. Bikes like the Chopper had their roots in the earlier RSW line, which were an ill-received patent-avoiding cashing in on the desire for a practical unisex bike. Had today's skinwall tyre technology been available back then, it might've been a very different story.</p> <p>The mk3 Moultons are good machines as chdot says. If you see one for sale, it deserves to be saved. I'd have one, but need (garage+1). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5730#post-61733 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:16:49 +0000 Tom 61733@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There was a craze for small wheeled bikes in the early Seventies. I wonder if Moulton inspired it or was just part of it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5730#post-61646 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:06:57 +0000 chdot 61646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"What's it like?"</p> <p>It?</p> <p>Suspension that works - on Edinburgh roads. </p> <p>Never ridden any of the silly expensive ones. </p> <p>60s ones greatly improved by alloy rims -16" (same size as Brompton) and better brakes. </p> <p>Lower gears than original essential for Edinburgh. </p> <p>Mk3 (different rear suspension) can be upgraded into really impressive machines. </p> <p>AMs are the 'new classic'. Better front suspension 531 spaceframe - 17" wheels. Not 'cheap' anymore on ebay. </p> <p>Pashley APBs probably better value - generally lighter in recent years - 20" wheels. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5730#post-61643 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:53:33 +0000 Tom 61643@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>chdot: "Many times... " </p> <p>What's it like? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5730#post-61614 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:36:42 +0000 chdot 61614@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"To the best of my (ignorant) knowledge, I've never seen a Moulton"</p> <p>Bet you have. </p> <p>"Anyone ever tried one?"</p> <p>Many times... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5730#post-61609 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:23:02 +0000 Roibeard 61609@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>VeloVision pointed out a video on Alex Moulton and his design philosophy.</p> <p><a href="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-8522870086389552343&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=true style=width:400px;height:326px allowFullScreen=true allowScriptAccess=always type=application/x-shockwave-flash">Alex Moulton design video</a></p> <p>A little bit dryly narrated (1998 and made for educational use), but fascinating none-the-less!</p> <p>Given the emphasis on design and testing it perhaps explains a little of the cost of the "<a href="http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/models.html">New Series</a>" (£900 to £15,000!)</p> <p>To the best of my (ignorant) knowledge, I've never seen a Moulton, but having watched the video, I'd love to have a go!</p> <p>Anyone ever tried one?</p> <p>Robert </p>