[kenneth buttterfield]

As this is the anniversary of the introduction of the Moulton bicycle, the F frame seems a natural choice for the September event?
Hopefully your favourite on this special occasion?
ken

[john bartlett]

it is more difficult to decide what not to take!
jb

[kenneth buttterfield]

How big is your car?…My JAZZ has room for lots, but I dont’ want to damage them, any ideas for packing?

[john bartlett]

I have had seven moultons in my roomster but two of them were only framesets…..with that many you only need a few old blankets.
jb

[kenneth buttterfield]

I hate all that paint damage when lying on top of each other…pedals off and lots of packing I think?

[Matthew Dunn]

I’m guessing you’ll be bringing your new toy Ken! : O ) Lots and lots of packaging for that little beauty!
It’s a hard life isn’t it John? : O ) I’m looking forward to seeing which ones you bring; your latest one in orange would be interesting to see in the flesh.
Matt

[kenneth buttterfield]

This is a possibility?….

[john bartlett]

I thought the orange one, the yellow 5 speed and one of the mk3 bikes….either the 3×7 with Steve Mundie modified rear triangle or the blue single speed scorcher
jb
http://www.flickr.com/photos/83752362@N00/7620486066/in/photostream

[kenneth buttterfield]

I hope you won’t forget the dress code-dress to impress?

[john bartlett]

I had better bring my post apocalyptic moulton then !
jb

[Anwar Rahim]

Ken,
That S Speed is wonderful! We only have two f-frames so our choice is easy!
Anwar

[kenneth buttterfield]

Thanks Anwar The bike will be there, and it has not been seen at BoA since around 1994!

[marco]

Very nice, Ken.

M-DEV. = Lauterwasser “S” Speed ….( for me)

So my camera will be ready…

Marco

[Steven Brandist]

I’ll be bringing my Deluxe… one of around 13,000 made in 1965 but special to me.

[Alexander Johnston]

I won’t be coming this year I’m afraid, but be prepared to be astounded in 2013 when I bring my Major and my daughter’s Super 4.
Alex

[John Faulkner]

Well, I was intending to go with my 1963 F frame, but when the Magazine arrived yesterday morning with article requesting a cheque for prepayment all is awry. I don’t ‘do’ cheques. (they are being phased out remember)
Anything wrong with Paypal? Which is immediate and although it contains a supplement (3%?) I wouldn’t mind paying 3% extra for the convenience.

Get with it organisers…..
Just a thought.

John.

[Matthew Dunn]

Hi John,
Unfortunately Arthur isn’t really set up to use PayPal. I’m not able to write cheques either so I sent mine as cash in the post and all was well.
It’s going to be a great event, possibly the best for some years with two bike launches and a significant anniversary to celebrate.
Matt

[Ian Spencer]

I can’t wait! I have my flights and B&B arrangements all set and ready to go. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and see all of your bikes! Unfortunately, I won’t be bringing one of mine, but I’ll have pictures. See you all in a few days! – Ian

[Ian]

Matt, ‘2 bike launches’?

So, one is sure to be the AM with 20″ wheels ‘Jubilee’ – as briefly linked to on Fudges recently (but since redirected to the generic MBC webpage) but there is another?

Another collection of previously seen parts assembled in a different order or a ‘new’ frame?

[Pandora]

“early narrow bellows”
.
1962 -2012 the Golden anniversary of our favourite bikes, the club has asked for the early “narrow bellows” bikes to make an appearance, not heard of this distinguishing feature before now,

Can anyone supply some information on this aspect of the bike?

[john bartlett]

Very early 1963 moultons had a smaller bottom head race, a slightly narrower steerer and narrow bellows. They also had a braze on cable stop on the rear fork for the SA gear cable.

[Alexander Johnston]

Matt, “2 bike launches”?
Are you beginning to work the crowd?
Alex

[Matthew Dunn]

I think I’ve said too much already although there has been mention of it on the Yahoo! list.
If you’re checking your email while you’re away I’ll keep you up to date, I’m sure Steven will have some pics to share too.
Matt

[John Faulkner]

Belated thanks Matt.
Bit late for me now with everything underway, but maybe next year is the best time to take my 63 F Frame anyway. 50 years is a major mile-post after all: )
John.

[Pandora]

Just a reply to thank the club members who organised and ran the event, I arrived at about 1130am Saturday and left at around 6pm, enjoyed my stay very much, we Moulton riders are a friendly sociable lot!

I had the pleasure of meeting Doctor Moulton when caught in the act of window-gazing the demonstator AM and NS machines, he signed my copy of his memoir with charm and humour, so sad that Dr Moulton was not feeling well in the afternoon. on my bookshelf his memoirs now lie between those of Sir Stanley Hooker of Jet engine fame and a history of Sentinel of Shrewsbury.

If you do not have a copy then I strongly recommend you should find one, a delightful read, so many anecdotes and the diversity of his life as a creator and engineer

best wishes to all members.

Malcolm Meachen

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