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@@benc8386 Thanks very much. Your kind offer is most appreciated, but I already have someone to carry out the repair. This should happen over the next couple of weeks, and I look forward to presenting some footage (if all goes as planned). Are you self taught? What a wonderful achievement, every mile covered on your bikes must be hugely satisfying!

@@Shedvelo Taught by some of the best welders in the world on RUclips :)

@@heikkirautanen Thanks very much, you're most welcome.

@@paulhaworth6399 Thanks very much. Projects can easily build up and seem daunting, not to mention time consuming. My aim is always to keep my three f-frames road worthy and useable as opposed to all out restoration and perfect preservation. Moulton bicycles are generally a very good investment too, I think.

@@johnjob8872 Thanks for your endurance, I am aware that some will not be keen on the jazz. However, there may well be more occasionally as I love it. Any constructive feedback is appreciated as I experiment with different presenting formats.

I'll watch em with the sound down. Sorry for the criticism. I called freebikes music cheesy, i must learn to keep me fingers quiet.

Theres a spring in the headtube

@@detharp The rear forks are also suspended with a pivot and rubber block. Together with the front spring, the Moulton runs really smoothly. The design allows the use of relatively narrow tyres at high pressure.

@@Shedvelo i used to use some Birdy by Riese&Müller, (rear suspension same as your wonderful elegant Moultons), but they had 18 inch tires, so former times very few different tires. Did Alex Moulton invent the Mini Cooper suspension? heard so...he probably was ahead of his time❤️

​​@@detharp I always liked the look of the Birdy when they first came out, but have never ridden one. Not many 18 inch wheeled bikes around now, that I know of. One of various uncommon sizes, so a limited choice of good quality tyres I suspect. Dr Alex Moulton did indeed design hydro elastic suspension for various BMC cars, most famously the Mini. Definitely ahead of his time with much of his design work.

@@Group51 It was. Plans are in place for repair though, so watch this space!

@@Zaranathax Very well spotted. I wondered if Dad would be recognized by another Moultoneer at some point.

@@frankdevaney5156 Certainly a fatigue crack due to being a high stress area of the frame. The seat clamp collar also takes load from the upper rear frame support strut. There is plenty of seatpost in the frame, however the double wall clamp section is the only actual contact point with the post. Below the clamp the tube size increases considerably down to it's largest diameter at the bottom bracket. I have persistently overloaded the bike for touring, and evidently have now found it's limits!

@@johnjob8872 I should very much like to, hopefully this will be possible.

Never knew that about 531 tubing, fine for brazing but not tig/mig - you live and learn :)

@@frankdevaney5156 This is why it's mostly been replaced with Reynolds 525 and 631. The latter doesn't only not mind being welded, welding actually makes it stronger!

@@benc8386 Indeed very disappointing, but not entirely a surprise. The frame is not made from Reynolds 531, so should be a straight forward weld (for somebody with the necessary skills!) I have plenty of seatpost in the frame, although on an f-frame Moulton, the double wall collar that forms the clamp is the only actual contact area with the seatpost. Below here, the tubing diameter increases considerably to it's biggest diameter at the bottom bracket. No doubt this generally a high stress point on the frame as the upper rear frame support strut terminates here to.

@@Shedvelo It's a high stress point even with plenty of seat post insertion (although that helps). The only potential complication to the repair is melting out any braze in the seat lug. But I don't remember enough about exactly where the failure was.

@@julianruneckles2198 I certainly will!

@@YuenMinLing-kw6qb Thanks very much, I'm a big fan of jazz and swing music.

@@blockfighterv2 This is one of the main attractions the Moulton has, especially for the poorly maintained roads in my area. I love how adaptable the bike has been over years for different styles of riding.

@@BrownPeterAnthony Thanks very much, the Major won't be away too long (I hope).

@@simplexicated Despite the wind, rain, and frame shinnanigans, there were some very pleasant miles covered. It will certainly be a memorable trip. Thanks very much, hopefully there will be updates soon.

@@heikkirautanen Cheers, most kind. I am definitely glad the frame isn't made from something exotic! A suitable repair should see the Major back in action soon.

@@DIY-DaddyO Certainly is, but it will mend at least.

@@Shedvelo Advantage of steel ✊

@@Timemachine74 There is indeed, I was surprised to see so many Twenties and other variants either available or in use across the medias. It is very difficult to ignore these when they appear. For a few years, I have contained my BAD (Bicycle Acquisition Disorder). However, a relapse is always immanent.

@@alan-sk7ky I have seen a number of f-frames Moultons successfully converted with multiple chainrings. It requires some fabrication to incorporate an appropriate front derailleur mount. This is due to the large oval section tubing above the bottom bracket. The band clamp style of derailleur mount is just not long enough. The most common solution is a brazed on mounting bracket or a custom made clamp. Either way it is crucial to get the position correct for a smooth operation and effective changing. I chose not to do this on my bike, as I really like the look and simplicity of the single chainring. The 2 speed conversion on the rear hub was relatively easy and just used parts that I already had. This setup has proved reliable and an economical way to run 8 speed, without any repeating ratios (or frame modification).

@@TINGVELL I'm not sure if Sturmey do a 14 tooth 3/32 sprocket. If they do, this might work. The most important things to get right are suitable clearance for a 3/32 chain, and that the retaining split ring is fully seated in it's groove, after the sprockets and spacers have been installed. There could definitely be other options. Well worth some experimentation with spacing and different sprockets.

@@neilallen7377 The smaller cassette sprockets with incorporated spacers are a little on the wide side. They can take some fettling to fit well. I should have made this a little clearer in the vid.

Thank you, it was not a criticism just a warning for people who may not have had our years of experience@@Shedvelo

@@TINGVELL I tend to use the hub gears mainly, with the smaller sprocket providing a similar range to standard. When it gets hilly, I change up to the larger sprocket which lowers the range on the hub. Although it's 8 different ratios, my habit is to treat it as 4 speed with high and low range.

@@Shedvelo brilliant

@@stephensaines7100 Interesting, what type of bike did you run them on?

@@Shedvelo 3 spd 'Supercycle', a TI (owned Raleigh) produced brand for Canadian Tire, a Cdn retail initially automotive chain (bit like Halfords).

@@Shedvelo I had replied to this prior, but it's disappeared. They were on the ubiquitous (at the time, Seventies) "Canadian Tire 3 speed bicycles" built by TI Industries in the UK (Generic Raleighs). The vast majority of these were sold in a metallic gold colour. I briefly Googled to find reference to post, here's the closest I could find: "The SuperCycle Thread- A Celebration of Vintage Supercycles"

@@stephensaines7100 It's easy to forget how far and wide Raleigh bikes were distributed. I read a very comprehensive book about Raleigh that covered the business from the early beginnings to the end of full production. The numbers of bikes made was just staggering in it's heyday. I imagine your own Supercycle was just that bit more super with the gear conversion!

@@clivegreenall309 Welcome and many thanks for dropping by🙂

@@johnjob8872 Many thanks, you're most welcome

@@peppermintpig974 Agreed, the Shimano cassette sprockets below 14 teeth with integrated spacers could definitely stand slimming down a tiny bit. Last time I modified a 13, I smoothed off the serrations on the outer face. Forgot to mention this😬 That's a neat solution for your bag support. The the Trent series of Raleighs are great looking bikes. I have '59 Trent Sports that needs a bit of development. Looking forward to getting round to it.

@@Shedvelo I used a "Tuf Neck" BMX collar product (25.4) which slides right onto my raleigh seatpost. There's no lip so it's perfect. Also comes in 28.6 and the price is around 7.99 USD. I remove the M6, use a longer M5 with a series of aluminum spacers, washers, lock washers and nylon locking nut so that the carradice support arms clear the clamp and the entire assembly is stable. Some bending required on the aluminum support struts to get a nice S curve to match the mount location. Once everything is tightened down the clamp sits right on top of the seat tube at the base of the seatpost (might also help seat post slippage if that is an issue for anyone. This is sufficient to brace the Carradice expedition in a clean and compact way without cluttering up or messing with your frame's paint with pipe clamps. I saved my Trent from going into the scrap metal bin to be recycled on a slow boat to China. Fully disassembled and rebuilt the whole bike including servicing the hub. It's the blue and white mens version, missing the original chainguard cover, and I don't have a 16" pump for it yet, but has original blue bluemels fenders and grips. It's not a high quality specimen with a slightly bent stay area but I've clearcoated and polished it to stop future rusting. I had to toss the seat, but it has an older copper rivet B17 saddle that I reconditioned so it's suited to the bike. I hope you do a video on your Trent Sports model! Give it some freshening up and love.

@@benc8386 Thanks very much. The Moulton story is fascinating and and has many complex twists and turns. There are very few British bicycle designers that ruffled the industry quite like Alex Moulton. I think Mike Burrows came close, but not on the same scale.

@@Shedvelo I think Moulton underestimated how much it was all really driven by fashion. He designed a bicycle that was supposed to be just better in every way. The Raleigh version wasn't (no suspension and slow tyres), yet outsold it, and the next big hit after that was the much loved but frankly ridiculous Chopper!

@@alseeineye It is surprising what you can fit in the old Moulton rear bags. I have two that are getting very tatty, so I might try to take apart the worst one and use the peices as a pattern for a new one.

@@kennethmclaren8064 Thanks so much, great to hear from you. I hope to keep posting on the other channel too. Best wishes

@navenridge Wow, that must have been pretty special! This was a very slick conversion for the time. I am surprised what some claim to be heavy bikes these days, compared to what was around in the 60s and before. Might I dare suggest that cyclists during this period were stronger and a little hardier?😄

@@Shedvelo thanks for the reply. his reasoning for all that madness was to try and achieve the highest gearing possible. Once in his highest gear he would never move out of it regardless of the steepness of the hill!!. No frame flex in that beast :)

@@frankdevaney5156 Thanks very much. It is great fun to experiment with this kind of stuff. Especially great when things work out well. I believe on some models of Twenty, a 3/32 chain will fit and run on the standard Raleigh chainwheel.

@@bigangus3590 Thanks. It is indeed. I enjoy having a lower range on the Moulton for the hills, especially when touring. My old Raleigh road bike had double sprockets on a 3 speed hub, and a double chainset up front. This worked really well too. Perhaps a little convoluted for some, but I really liked it.

@@DIY-DaddyO Thanks very much, you're most welcome. It was exciting to share this idea. Although it's nothing new, there isn't a great deal online showing how to achieve this setup.

@@Shedvelo The splitting up of a cassette is the real game changer . The fun and games now is to see how big a jump you can do. For me I'm aiming for a 14-24 and if that works a 14-26. Tinkering is half the fun.

@@DIY-DaddyO It is indeed. There's lot's to experiment with here. I think it's really easy to underestimate what a basic derailleur can cope with. The ramps machined into the Shimano sprockets certainly help to shift the chain smoothly. I would certainly consider going up to a 24 on the Moulton.

Well it was my Sturmey Archer RX-RD5 5 speed but this is knocked it into cocked hat. 👍

@@DIY-DaddyO I'm a little envious, often looked at the Sturmey 5 speed hubs but haven't picked one up yet. I think double sprockets might work on the earlier 5s as they were based on the shell and internals of the 4 speed. There's food for thought!

@@Shedvelo Ah interesting, I got mine when I bought a Pashley for £90 from a charity shop. It's an ok range but crazy heavy. The rear wheel with tire weighs 4kg.

@@DIY-DaddyO This is certainly a downside to hub gears. It will put some off. I generally overlook the weight for the advantage of reliability, stationary gear shifting and low maintenance.

I loved the old 3 speed on my MK1 Raleigh Chopper, I could strip it and rebuild it at 10 years old, now I have 2 bikes with RX-RF5 hubs, rotary shifter so no annoying chain sticking out, heavy but great.

@ttnyny This is common on smaller wheeled bikes. Are you running 1.75 tyres?The Raleigh Twenty is reasonably compliant, especially with my extended seat post and stem. I've done some fairly long rides on mixed terrain, and it was great. The bike I use the most is the Moulton. It runs 349 16" wheels with 28mm Schwalbe Marathon Racer tyres. Teamed with the suspension, this makes for a very comfortable ride. Nothing I've tried over the years compares. On rigid framed bikes, bigger tyres are the way forward. There's always a payoff with rolling resistance, but I personally would rather have the comfort.

@@peppermintpig974 Thanks, it's taken a while to reach the current setup. This has especially helped to keep the upgrades economical. Pleased that Spa Cycles looked after you. The range of different chainrings they stock is quite impressive.

@@griftereck Thanks very much. I think the Stowaway's transmission was quite unusual in the UK when it came out. It was an elegant way to avoid using cable couplings when the frame was separated. As my area is quite hilly I found the 2 speed quite hard work. However It may return on another bike at some point. Great to hear of your Moulton tree rescue! At one point, there were quite a few discarded Moultons or bikes of a similar period. Luckily many have been saved and resurrected. Dad and I found a couple of Moultons at the local tip during the early 90s. Sometimes Dad was just given bikes as he was known locally for riding Moultons. Safe to say there have always been plenty of Moulton spares in the family! Sounds like you tinkered with your bikes quite a bit, inventively too.

@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad It is interesting how renaming/rebranding things that have always been around creates such a buzz amongst some. Someone said to me once; "The best bike for any given situation is the one you're currently on" I have always fancied a Brompton, but so far, haven't indulged yet. It was enjoyable to try my Dad's, but unfortunately, it was stolen.

@@Shedvelo If your ever in the North East, Northumberland or Durham give me a call and you can borrow mine

@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad Thanks very much. I did attempt to tidy up a bit before filming, but promptly gave up and went with it! Currently, it is a bonus to be able to gain access without serious risk to one's health. My better half is very tolerant, luckily! Thank goodness😁 Here's to great sheds everywhere!