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Colin Martin, the Moultoneer whose legendary journeys included riding from England to Australia in 1970, has recently completed a cycling tour in the Himalayas.

21 August. Started the day climbing a 18km pass to 14,200 feet, this is the highest pass on my route. A long descent into the next valley, a roller coaster of a ride that was slowed by soft sand, road works and chunks of rock. I had to push my bike through this for over an hour then climb back on and ride 12 km up the other side through more road works, had to walk again, the rocks under the wheels made it impossible to ride. Passing army trucks cover me in dust and dirt. My bike and I are the same, not metal, not flesh, but dirt. Eventually made it to Mulbekh, a small village at 10,839 ft. Leh is now 190 km behind me. I'm now at a home-stay with a traditional Buddhist family. They have no electricity. I'm given a water bucket to wash from, I'm sleeping on the floor with the family's yak in a room next to me. All is well after, what I'd have to say was, one of the biggest days in my life. I'm tired but happy.

For more details read Colin's blog. You can also view some video footage at Colin's Youtube page

The first production version of the Moulton 60 was unveiled at the club weekend at Bradford on Avon. Limited to 191 bicycles, the stainless steel frames will be silver brazed at the factory in Bradford on Avon.
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In standard 'complete bicycle' specification, the Moulton 60 is equipped with the Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub gear, giving a gear range from 25" to 102". Flat-bar and drop-bar models are available.

The standard specification is as follows:
Moulton 'F' frame in stainless-steel, with Columbus XCR seat tube and Reynolds 953 head tube.
Moulton leading-link front fork (all stainless-steel)
Rear fork with Flexitor (rubber) pivot and Hydrolastic fluid-damped rear spring
Campagnolo Record threadless headset (1")
68mm BSC bottom bracket shell
Brake drop for 57mm drop calipers, recessed bolts
Moulton 17" wheels (369mm)
Supplied with stainless-steel daybag carrier

Options include: mudguards, large rear carrier, day, weekend and large touring bags, propstand, Moulton bottle cages.

Pictures by flickr user lovely_bicycle and Ken Butterfield

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Below are some photos from the club weekend at Bradford on Avon.

Photos are from flickr users
anglepoise and stevenbrandist

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A number of Moulton bicycles have been stolen recently, so all intending buyers should be on the lookout for "bargains" that may not be what they seem. Details of two such thefts below.

Stolen Pylon

Moulton NS Pylon was stolen on the 12th April from outside Islington Town Hall Upper Street London N1 at 6.30-7.30pm.
The theif cut through the rear triangle to release one of the locks leaving the lock, back wheel, and three 1" section of the swingarm.

Moulton New Series Stainless Speed (Pylon)
Reg 004902 (the 4th one made)
See photo
Equipped with campagnolo record gear
Day rack, day bag
Black forks
Note - x2 groves worn on the top front flexitor (from cables)
The front hub is a Hope replacement.
Brookes Swift saddle
swing arm upgraded to the 2006 standard (more lattice work)

Stolen APB
Stolen on 15th April, at approx 1pm in Mill Road, Cambridge.

Unique Moulton APB, burgundy colour, with sidepull brakes.
Threadless fork, no V-brake mounts - this is a factory prototype.
No frame number.
Drop bars with Campagnolo 24 speed Ergopower.
Mudguards.
Thomson in-line seatpost (31.6mm)

This is one of my development bikes and a reward is offered for its safe return.

Any information, please contact me (dan AT moultonbicycles DOT co DOT uk) or
contact Cambridge Police quoting crime no. CF0159450411.