[Anthony Powis]

I suppose I am not the first person this have ever happened to:

Riding home the other day on my Moulton Deluxe, I felt the chain go tight. I thought the wheel had slipped, but when I got home and turned it over, I saw a large crack in the frame behind the bottom bracket (note — not the swingarm), where the pivot is.

I’m assuming that this is knackered, but I wanted to get a second opinion before I commit it to the scrapheap.

If it is indeed dead, I’ll have a few parts for sale, if anyone is interested (think of anything on a deluxe, minus the frame …)

Anthony

[CLIVE FENNER]

You could just ask if any one has a spare frame and then use your parts on that.It’s worth contacting Moulton preservation they may be able to help.

[david james]

it might be caused by the rear suspension bolt being seized or rust.you’d have to remove the suspension assembly to find out.if you need a spare frame i’ve got one in my shed ,will be doing a clear in a couple of weeks.alternatively a competent car garage with a welding facility should be able to fix it, assuming it’s not rusted out

[CLIVE FENNER]

If you are getting rid of it for parts, l need a stem & brake levers.

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