| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
I am thinking of buying a ALEX MOULTON bike. I would be interested
in anyones experience with one of these bikes.
Jim
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 694.1 | Neat bike! | EUCLID::PAULHUS | Chris @ MLO 8-3/T13 dtn 223-6871 | Wed Jun 01 1988 12:23 | 13 |
The Moulton bikes are very surprising machines. Sir Alex (I've
met him at IHPVA events) has surmounted most of the problems common
to small wheeled folding bikes with his inovative machine. Small
wheels typically have more rolling resistance and a more severe
reaction to sharp bumps in the road (RR tracks, etc). By developing
a low rolling resistance special tire and incorporating suspension,
his bike is the equal to a typical touring bike. The riding position
is good for most men (I believe the seat to handlebar distance is
typical of "men's" bikes, not too good for the short torso [ie.
females] ). The parts and construction are high quality. If you
have a need for a folder, and can afford it, this is THE one to
get! - Chris
ps. Put a faring on it and you can really fly!
| |||||
| 694.2 | Good or beter than typical tourer? | AUSSIE::GROHN | Wed Jun 01 1988 22:36 | 6 | |
I've heard that it is better than a typical touring bike, that is
why I am interested in one.
Anyone got a opion on Moulton >,=,< typical touring bike?
Jim
| |||||
| 694.3 | Moulton Mountain Bike. | GALVIA::JBROWNE | cc - the /[NO]BUGS qualifier is not supported | Mon Jul 09 1990 04:44 | 7 |
An interesting development with Moulton, he does a moutain bike
with suspension + small wheels. Looks weird, but has the advantage
that it can be taken apart easily. I wonder how it compares with the
touring Moulton?
John.
| |||||