Thanks to Chris Mahon, here's a video that shows how the new large bag attaches to the large rack on the Pashley Moulton TSR.
Category: Pashley
BoA 2007: Demo bikes
After the meeting, members could try out any of the Moulton models.
There were three samples of the Esprit, a Bridgestone, a Double Pylon and an older New Series...
The test track was just too small for the Metro...
This NS had nice narrow flat bars and indexed trigger shifters...
The Double Pylon looks even more exquisite in real life than in any photo you've ever seen...
Two Double Pylons in a corner...
New Style Flexitor unit of the Double Pylon. Having the forks outside the Flexitor unit (instead of inside as with earlier New Series models) gives more steering rake for a more stable ride.
The Demo bike had the softest of the available rubber compounds, so the soft lockout was engaged for demo riders...
BoA 2007: Pashley Moulton TSR in custom colours and finishes
Lots of colours and finishes for the TSR at BoA. Alex Moulton, who happened to be walking past was very impressed and took some time to study them in detail.
The pink TSR grabbed lots of attention all day. Something for the lady who has everything?
A TSR 30 was shown with chrome forks and rear triangle...
... and some deep section HED aerodynamic wheels...
Also, a turquoise TSR
BOA 2007: Large rear bag for the TSR
Pashley were at Bradford on Avon in force showing lots of custom colours and finishes, but more importantly racks and luggage.
The previously unseen large 30 litre bag for the large rear carrier / rack was the highlight.
The bag which has a rigid lightweight frame semi-permanently attached to the outside of the bag, attaches to the rear rack in two stages.
Firstly, the two clips (shown above) attach to the rear of the rack, as shown below.
Next a quick release clip (close to Dan's thumb in the pic below) attaches the rigid frame to the two support struts connected to the seat post.
The quick release mechanism also pulls the rack slightly upwards, building in some tension into the support struts, increasing the amount of weight that the bag can carry, compared to using the rack alone.
The large bag looked fantastic! Excellent quality material (it's made by Carradice), and nicely engineered. It's accompanied in the picture below by some nice pannier racks, and a handlebar bag.
Note also the copper plating on the front forks.
The smaller rear bag for the large rear rack was also on show, as shown below.
Land's End to John o' Groats on a TSR 30
I have been following the build up and now the progress of Simon Berry's Participation Ride 2007, which this year intends to use the National Cycle Network as much as possible.
Last year I raised £1,000 for ruralnet|uk's Participation Fund and that has been spent enabling people working hard in their own communities to attend our annual conference and access our online support services. PLEASE help me beat last year's total by clicking the 'Sponsor Me' button to the right. I will personally and privately acknowledge all donations.
In return I will endeavour to keep you informed and amused by blogging the trip here 'from the saddle'!
Many thanks.In return I will endeavour to keep you informed and amused by blogging the trip here 'from the saddle'!
There's a great deal of interesting material on the route, with maps and lots of GPS goodies, accomodation and most importantly the bike. You can also read about last year's ride.
Also check out the page of video from last years ride.
The video below features Simon detailing the bike fully loaded, and it serves to demonstrate how well the TSR / Moultons in general are built for touring.