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Moulton TSR 2

The Moulton TSR 2 Specification has been released. This model features a 2 speed Sturmey Archer S2C hub, with kick-back shifting and a coaster (or back pedal-) brake. This means that there are no cables running to the rear wheel, and allows the frame to be split more quickly for storage and transportation.

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The initial prototypes, which were shown last year, featured a belt drive, eliminating the maintenance and dirt associated with chain drives.

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However, the production TSR 2 is available with a choice of either belt drive or a standard chain drive. The belt drive model features a Delta 11mm belt, 67 tooth chainring and 25 tooth sprocket, providing approximately 50.6 and 69.9 inches.

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The chain drive features a 44 tooth chainring and 17 tooth sprocket, giving gears of approximately 48.9 inches and 67.5 inches.

The TSR 2 weights 12kgs, and also features folding pedals and Avid Single Digit 5 front V-brakes.

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The Moulton Bicycle Company Website says

Beautiful simplicity - the TSR 2 features the new Sturmey-Archer 'kick-shift' two-speed gear with an integrated back-pedal brake, and belt-drive. Two well-spaced ratios keep you moving through city streets - no shifters, no cable, no adjustment.

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Alex Moulton TSR 2 - Belt Drive, Sturmey Archer S2C

Alex Moulton Bicycles Exhibition

To celebrate Dr. Alex Moulton's 90th birthday and his great work on bicycles, Japan's Moulton bicycle enthusiasts and the importer Dynavector are going to hold an exhibition specialized for Moulton bicycles.

There will be over 50 Moultons from the very early models, rarities such as a Moulton Marathon and examples from the S-range, and the latest models including a SUPER SPEED, as well as many specially built Moultons.

A very rare occasion to see the whole history of the development of Moulton bicycles.

The Alex Moulton Bicycles Exhibition
Hillside Terrace (Hall F)
Sarugaku-cho 18-8
Shibuya-ku
Tokyo
JAPAN

Open 29 June to 4 July 11:00 to 19:00

Contact: Dynavector Systems Ltd. (+81) 3-3861-4341
info@dynavector.co.jp

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.

Alex Moulton MDev 90 Carbon Fibre Bicycle

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.

Moulton Tandem

Check out this Moulton APB Tandem on Youtube.

Moulton have never built a factory tandem, but several Mouton based tandems have been created as custom projects, by third-party framebuilders.

Several APB based tandems have been built by Doug Pinkerton. Here is one example of a Doug Pinkerton Moulton APB Tandem

See also an ATB based tandem in Australia