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MDev 90: Statement from Alex Moulton

Statement from Dr Alex Moulton 10th April 2010

Dr Alex Moulton the owner and founder of Moulton Developments states that his new concept bicycle, codenamed Mdev 90 which he revealed on April 9th, will be on show at the West Barn, Bradford on Avon on April 25th.

The essential features of the Mdev 90 are:

1.Frame of carbon rods clamped to head and seat tubes made from anodized aluminum coloured to the choice of the customer.
2.The frame can be readily assembled by selected dealers in the presence of the customer.
3.The appearance of the Mdev 90 is slim-line.

Dr Moulton is happy with the Mdev 90 representing his ultimate endeavor of 50 years aspiration to make riding more pleasing than on the classic big wheeled bicycle.

Dr Moulton is in the process of negotiations for the licensing of the Mdev 90.

The Revolutionary Moulton MDev 90

On the occasion of his 90th birthday, Alex Moulton today revealed a revolutionary new bicycle design.

Codenamed "MDev 90", the new design comprises a frame of carbon rods radiating from a central hub and clamped to the head tube and seat tube.

The frame can be assembled by a dealer, in a matter of minutes, with the customer present.

Alex Moulton described the MDev 90 as his "ultimate innovation of more than 50 years of my aspiration to make riding more pleasurable than the 'classic'".

The bicycle will be available in the customer's choice of coloured anodized head tube and seat tube. The frontal aspect is described as "slimline", which presumably means narrower Flexitors, compared with the Pylon models.

There are no details yet regarding the MDev 90 going into production. The press release stated "what I do with it, licensing or whatever, is not yet decided."

While the MDev is revolutionary, it is instantly recognisable as a Moulton. It features all of the principle concepts that have marked Alex Moulton's bicycles since their first launch in 1962, and have been phenomenally successful commercially and competitively.

Small wheels with high pressure tyres ensure low rolling resistance, excellent aerodynamics and low inertia, which allows faster acceleration than a typical large bicycle wheel. Unique Moulton Flexitor rubber suspension ensures maximum comfort and efficiency, while being maintenance free and frictionless.

Moulton bicycles have been successful in track and road racing, broken road records, and still maintain a 25 year old HPV speed record.

They are also frequently used on long distance Audax rides, and world tours, where luggage carrying capacity is an integral part of the design.

Alex Moulton’s new city bicycle can be ready in an instant

Alex Moulton’s new city bicycle can be ready in an instant.

Inventor Alex Moulton may be 90 years old today, but that did not stop him from launching his latest creation, a new, small-wheeled unisex bicycle.

The Moulton bike, which can be dissembled for ease of transport, is a common sight on London's streets. But today he launched what he described as a radical redesign.

The carbon-framed MDev 90 is a more comfortable, slimline version of the bike which first made his name in 1962.

Its ground-breaking feature is that it can be put together by a dealer, anywhere in the world, in about 20 minutes, rather than cyclists having the usual two-to-three-day wait for the shop to build it.

Speaking at his birthday/launch party in the grounds of his Jacobean manor house in Wiltshire, Dr Moulton told the Evening Standard: “We'll continue to make the frame parts in the UK while exporting the design across the globe.”

He said the MDev 90 will enhance the global reputation of UK manufacturing and prod our next government “to get Britain making things again — something which is absolutely vital”.

Popular versions of his full-suspension bikes are still made by Alex Moulton Bicycles, which is now owned by venerable UK bike maker Pashley famed for its classic university-style cycles, and Bridgestone in Japan.

via Alex Moulton’s new city bicycle can be ready in an instant | Business.

Birmingham Post – Mini designer Alex Moulton saddened by manufacturing demise

The designer who helped create the Mini has described the demise of manufacturing in the Midlands as a “terrible tragedy” and called on the education system to do more to promote practical engineering innovation among a new generation of designers.

Dr Alex Moulton played a crucial role in the creation of the Mini for what was then the British Motor Corporation in the 1950s, along with his friend, designer Sir Alec Issigonis.

The new rubber suspension system Dr Moulton designed made it possible for the designers to make the car one of the smallest ever built, creating one of the classic icons of British engineering. Millions of Minis came off the line at Birmingham’s Longbridge plant until the brand was finally sold, and production eventually closed down.

Continue reading at Birmingham Post - Business - Business News - Manufacturing & Skills - Mini designer Alex Moulton saddened by manufacturing demise.

Moulton Bicycle Company Website

The Moulton Bicycle Company have launched their new website at www.moultonbicycles.co.uk.
Moulton Bicycle Company Logo
It's a very sleek, modern design, which is easy to navigate, and has lots of pretty pictures, including new photography of the bicycle range, and accessories.
Moulton Double Pylon
The range shows the entire range of bicycles previously under the separate Alex Moulton and Pashley ranges. It also features the AM-GT and AM-Speed "classics". The website states that "these iconic bicycles feature the original Alex Moulton designs, unchanged from their first conception".
Moulton AM-GT
Also shown is the Limited Edition Moulton 50 as shown below.
Moulton 50 Limited Edition