Moulton Bicycle, 1963
THF250776 / Moulton Bicycle, 1963 / Photographed by Michelle Andonian
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
1963
Creators
Place of Creation
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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