Moulton Bicycle, 1963
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Dr. Alex Moulton took his knowledge of automobile shock absorbing systems (he worked on the suspension of the original Austin Mini) and applied it to a completely new bicycle design. The design integrated several innovative features -- a lightweight F-shaped frame, small wheels, high-pressure tires, advanced suspension -- with standard saddle, crank, pedals, and brakes.
Dr. Alex Moulton took his knowledge of automobile shock absorbing systems (he worked on the suspension of the original Austin Mini) and applied it to a completely new bicycle design. The design integrated several innovative features -- a lightweight F-shaped frame, small wheels, high-pressure tires, advanced suspension -- with standard saddle, crank, pedals, and brakes.
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
1963
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
88.90.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Alex Moulton.
Material
Metal
Leather
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Brown
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 21.75 in
Length: 60 in
Wheelbase: 45 in
Inscriptions
Lower bar: Moulton Deluxe Plate on front: Moulton Bicycle / Bradford on Avon / England Back reflector: BLUEMEN'S / No. 52 / PRISMATIC Back of seat:MIDDLEMORE / MADE IN ENGLAND Sticker on seat support: CYCLE AGENTS / Specialists / Ray Rippon / & Sons / 1030 / LONDON RD / LEIGH - ON - SEA
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