[Sue Watson]

Hi,
I have my Moulton Deluxe from when I was 13yrs old. I would love it to be renovated & I am more than willing to give a helping hand but really dont know where to start !
A good engineering friend had offered but that’s 4 years ago now & I don’t think it’s going to happen. I would love to attend one of the rides before I get too old !
Does anyone know if there is someone in the North West that would renovate it for me ?
Thanks Sue

[Roger Cantwell]

There are lots of useful guides online but you will need a couple of special tools (a very long Philips no.2 screwdriver and a decent lockring spanner being the main ones) and a lot of Plus Gas. It’s more about patience and care than anything else. I have done several, including one that had lived out in the rain, and never needed to drill anything out. If you have a set of spanners, why not have a go?

[Sue Watson]

Thank you Roger..I’ll take a look at the online guides & get the tools !

[Tom Esslemont]

Dear Sue,

Did you get anywhere with your bike? I’d ne happy to help you out. I’m based in the North West, in Preston. I’ve sent you a message.

Best wishes

Tom

[Roger Cantwell]

It’s done and it’s very green! I saw a photo on That Facebook.

[Sue Watson]

Hi Tom,

Thank you for your email.
I have contacted a place in St Helens who have offered to take a look at it.

Maybe I can get back to you if it doesn’t work out ? Have you restored one yourself?

Thanks Sue

[Tom Esslemont]

Hi sue,

Thanks for your message. Yes, I have restored many Moultons, some rescued from skips.. Just let me know if you need some help. You might find most bike shops don’t have a clue about the suspension or the 4 speed hubs.. Hopefully they might be familiar with them.

Best wishes

Tom

[Sue Watson]

Hi Tom,

Well I eventually took the bike to St Helens & the guy had a go but yes he felt it was beyond repair ? He mentioned a problem with the suspension (as you had predicted!) It’s now in pieces….I’m wondering if I send you some photos you may have an idea whether it’s salvageable or to sell for part’s.

Thanks very much
Sue

[Roger Cantwell]

The suspension is no problem. Only serious frame failure is. I have just put together a set of M4 front forks that did not move AT ALL when I got the bike, the spring having rusted solidly to the inner steerer. The rear pivot also took over a week to remove.

It is back together and working perfectly with no new parts except the rear pivot.

[Tom Esslemont]

Hi Sue,

Sorry I have only just seen your message.. yes feel free to email me, I can be contacted at editor@moultoneers.info

Thank you,

Tom

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