Through a stroke of incredible good fortune, I've come to be the owner of a titanium Moulton. It is a rigid, non-folding sibling to the one previously owned by Michael Embacher and featured on your site. As far as I am aware, these are the only two.
Not entirely sure if I'm going to hold on to this bicycle or try and find it a home, but I wanted to share it with y'all!
Best,
Benjamin
Notes about the machine:
It doesn’t have suspension but it is seriously light. The little 1/4 in. tubes have a wall thickness of .016 in., the frame weighs 2 1/2 lbs and the fork 0.9 lb.
Despite the extreme light weight, it is as stiff as a Moulton. The steerer on the fork, the small wheels, and the stem add to inherent rigidity of a Moulton. The harsh, stiff ride is a unique riding experience.
The Moulton Group, owner of The Moulton Bicycle Company Ltd, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the original Moulton Bicycle Works in Bradford on Avon.
The acquired premises were originally built in the early 1960s by Dr Alex Moulton for volume manufacture of the Moulton ‘F-frame’, the world’s first small-wheeled, full-suspension bicycle that was exceptionally popular upon its release.
F-frame production in the 1960s
By the early 1980s, Moulton’s activities ceased at the site as the company focused on the production of its advanced ‘space-frame’ bicycle design, and the facility was subsequently occupied by automotive engineering company AB Dynamics from 1986 until 2021, when it became available for purchase.
Moulton bicycles are currently manufactured at two production facilities, one in Bradford on Avon and the other in Stratford-upon-Avon. There is a strong order book, particularly from Asia, with over 85% of production exported.
The purchase of the 1,000m2 freehold premises along with further Group investment in R & D and production facilities, will pave the way for all Moulton products to be made in Bradford on Avon.
Adrian Williams, CEO of Moulton Group, comments:
“We are in an industry where demand is growing strongly, both in the UK and overseas. The acquisition of The Bicycle Works will provide a base for innovation and new product development as well as making additional production capacity available for the manufacture of Moulton bicycles. It demonstrates our commitment to British design, engineering, and manufacturing, and to the future of Moulton in the Bradford on Avon area.”
It with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Michael Woolf.
Michael was the key player in the renewed valuing of the Moulton bicycle in the early 1980s. Through his hard work and dedication, the Moulton bicycle became appreciated as a key design concept, appearing in many magazines, museums and art galleries world-wide.
We are all indebted to Michael for his commitment to keeping the F-frame models on the road, through his Moulton Preservation activities. Moulton Preservation was the first port of call if you needed advice or parts, both of which were given with great enthusiasm, dedication and immense friendliness. Nothing was too much for Michael.
Michael’s death is a sad loss to us all and we send our best wishes to his partner Zoë and his brother Dave.
A full obituary will appear in issue number 136 of the Moultoneer.’
Venue: The Hall/ Moulton Bicycle Company, Holt Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1AH
The September Weekend is the Club's main Annual meeting where members can spend the weekend meeting other members, look at Moulton bikes, talk about them, buy bike bits and ride their Moulton bicycles!
If you can join us at the Hall, it will be good to see you catch up with old friends even if you're not a member.
Come and have a look at the amazing range and variety of Moulton bicycles that Members bring and that are on view in the Moulton Bicycle Company showroom.
The date for pre-booking has passed but you can pay at the gate. As in previous years, it’s Members (& immediate family) only, but if you are a non-member and would like to get a 'taster' to see what the Club is all about, we have created Weekend Membership for £5. If you decide to join the Club, the cost of the short-term membership will be deferred against your 1st year's membership subscription.
All adults attending need to pay either £10 for Saturday only, or £25 for weekend camping. For those who are 16 & under (when accompanied by an adult), it’s all free . Toilets & showers will be available for all.
Provisional schedule for the weekend
Friday evening from 6pm: Campers arrive to set up their tents or campervans. We then usually head down to the Swan Hotel in the centre of Bradford on Avon to meet up and have something to eat. If it gets really busy The Dandy Lion across the road is a good alternative.
Saturday– 8am: gates open, campers awake……..
Saturday morning – 10am:
Bring & Buy of all things Moulton - everything from a complete bike to a set of frame transfers, interesting components & spares from the Moulton factory. NO selling fees - whether that’s a van full of bikes or a few tyres. Sellers should bring their own tables.
Tea, coffee & bacon / egg rolls will be available to buy in the archway.
Saturday afternoon –
Demonstrations helping to ensure you can maintain / fix your own bike, F-frames and spaceframes.
Test ride the latest models from the Moulton Bicycle Company and news from the Moulton Bicycle Company.
Guided Tours of The Hall and grounds.
The Club's Open Forum and the Raffle draw.
Saturday evening– Bring your own food & drink to the BBQ in the Hall grounds or eat down town in Bradford on Avon to support the local businesses after the their tough times over the last 18 months.
Sunday– All meet and set off from the upper car park by the entrance gate to The Hall. There will be 3 rides -
8:30 am: the long ride (30-40 miles),
9:15am: middle ride (20-30 miles),
10:00am short family ride along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath (10 miles).
Late afternoon:pack away your tents, clear up all debris, so we all leave before 5pm on Sunday.
Things to note:
Anything may change due to the weather or new Covid restrictions
We will have security on the gate from Friday evening through to Sunday morning.
Keep checking this web page and Facebook for the latest event news & updates.
If you can join us at BoA, it will be good to see you in September, catch up with old friends, make new friends AND ride in a group of Moultons.
