[david james]

join the moulton f frame group on facebook, more answers on there than you can shake a stick at.you’ll get an answer to anything within minutes.

[Des Gibbons]

What he said! Or the Moulton facebook page, i am admin for the F Frame group and just set it up a few weeks ago and its booming, i am currently building up a mk1 speed and spending a fortune building a new 8 speed mk2 Major, quite a few done the conversions already or in the middle of doing so, most using Brompton alloy rims or Sun rims.

[Craig]

Come to the clubs meeting at BOA in Sept 2016…… you will come away with enough spares/parts , advice and new moultoneering friends to last a lifetime

[CLIVE FENNER]

I would also like to know the answers to Stewart’s questions. I would have thought that after a week someone in the Moulton Club would be able to come up with some suggestions. Access to technical advice like this is one of the reasons I joined the Moulton Club.

[david james]

hi
there is someone who advertises in the moultoneer who can fix the chains for ten quid apparently.
don’t try and fit a brompton built front wheel as the dimension overall the locknuts/cones is too big. rim should be ok if 28 holes otherwise you can get a 36 holer for about 36 quid (ouch).

that’s all i can answer as i am too mean to buy ally stuff!

[Stewart Mason]

Thanks for the info so far chaps, I am making progress with my ‘Standard’ and it’s a good learning experience. I now also have a stunning ‘Deluxe’ after a marathon 10 hour 600 mile round trip! (Via my old Golf GT TDI, not Moulton!) Cheers Clive! I wish I could have stopped to chat but I had a good drive ahead of me!

[Ian]

2) Is the SA 4 speed hub gear chain an easy fix?
New index rod and chain from https://colwoodwheelworks.co.uk/sturmey-archer/4-speed-hubs/

3) Can anyone suggest which rims and spokes I should use with my SA rear hub, and which front wheel to buy that will match?
Build your own with ‘Brompton’ style alloy rims. 28h easily available, spokes (calculate the length you need) and get the 14g Stainless Plain from SJS

4) Are there any modern (Tektro?) brakes that will fit and work well front and rear? Perhaps I could find some better original brakes on Ebay as an alternative?
Yes, you need to look for ‘long reach’ calipers.

[Les Crook]

Hi Ian, in term of rims and spokes I’m afraid I predictably went the brompton route but have had no issues with them at all.

Brakes I use are Alongha dual pivot on the front and a long drop dual pivot Dia Comp on the back. I feel that this is an essential upgrade if you live anywhere hilly. The first time I attended Bradford on Avon I had standard F frame brakes and nearly rear ended Ian coming down hill.

[Les Crook]

Stewart, welcome. It sounds like you are envisaging a similar outcome to that which I have achieved. If you wish to contact me directly please feel free. I can go through the specs I have used and can hopefully pre-empt issues for you.

Les (les.crook@btinternet.com)

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