Moulton Project

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The Moulton has arrived in the workshop for a strip down and an assessment of the integrity of the frame. I’m not yet sure it’s good enough to save so the project might stop before it really gets started. The plan is to replace all the 1960’s components with new shiny ones. The old stuff is going in the bin, unless a committed collector of all things Moulton wants them?

Feel free to email with any suggestions about which ’shiny bits’ we should consider using. The (very) basic plan is to build new 16″ wheels using a Nexus 8 speed hub with coaster brake on the back, and either a hub brake or Dura Ace calliper on the front. Another option is to braze on some disc mounts. Other than that, we’ll just suck it and see.

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4 Responses to “Moulton Project”

  1. Jason Shrimpton Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 2:49 pm

    Any ideas on the paintjob? Do you think there is scope for a black background with orange flames?

  2. Chris Coles Says:
    October 4th, 2007 at 10:56 pm

    I think a Rohloff Hub would be cool. 14 gears? How may more do you want?

  3. Deano Says:
    October 13th, 2007 at 5:30 pm

    a really big set of Forks - maybe triple clamps..?

    i WILL get over to your place soon… honest!

  4. Johnny Perry Says:
    October 16th, 2007 at 8:23 pm

    Who needs a bianchi when you can get hold of these!?

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