WHEELS & REVEAL Moulton Restoration Part 4.

[@ukere2211]

The color you choose is beautifull

[@veloworks9266]

Thank you we are super pleased with it!

[@anamhussain3793]

Can't wait!

[@veloworks9266]

Neither can we!

[@MudguardFan]

Great to see the frame has turned out well after previous possible problems. Looking forward to part 5.

[@veloworks9266]

Yes it all worked out and wasn’t as bad as it looked. We are so pleased 😀 Thanks for watching 👍

[@SimonBrowneNZ]

Oh dear. I really really want one. Such a beautiful piece of functional art that is only enhanced by the love and respect you two put into its restoration. Perhaps a new / old B68 short saddle to give Sarah the most comfortable ride?

[@veloworks9266]

Hi Simon, thanks for watching and the really kind comments. It is really beautiful and we can’t wait to actually ride it once it’s finished. Thanks for the saddle suggestion!

[@MrSportster12]

Stunning colour, it'll be very impressive when it's complete. Wheel building is still a black art as far as I'm concerned.

[@veloworks9266]

Thank you are we super pleased with the colour and results so far!

[@natjes6017]

Stunning work 😁

[@veloworks9266]

We are so pleased with it (so far!)

[@johnpot7323]

I sere there was no problem with BB as I guessed! So waiting for next update!

[@veloworks9266]

It’ll be coming soon 👍

[@johnpot7323]

It looked like surface rust in video, but they had to prepare you for worst case scenario!

[@bsa_brummie7775]

Steady is best, its coming along nicely. With tyres, handle bars, grips saddle on it will compliment the blue and soften it down a little (meant in a complimentary way) looking good 👍

[@veloworks9266]

Yes totally agree - it’ll give some contrast but won’t be so in your face blue!!! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@JamesDawson-d4z]

So nice! Why did you replace the rear suspension block? Does the rubber stiffen over time?

[@veloworks9266]

Thanks! And thanks for watching. Yes it was perished and looking very dry 👍

[@paulrichmond9720]

I'm loving this series of videos. When are we going to get number 5 please. Chomping at the bit here...😏🤭😂😂😂😂

[@veloworks9266]

Thank you so much! Just waiting for a few more parts so hopefully in the next 3-4 weeks! Keep your eyes peeled !

[@c.d.3485]

This intrigues me. I wanted to fit a wider range rear sprocket on my Moulton APB which would have meant spreading the frame where the rear wheel mounts. Though I did change from a six to seven speed cassette. My local bike shop advised me against going to nine or ten speed as it would stress the frame and possibly damage it. So may I ask how your'e fitting in this wider sprocket please? Also, I changed it from index shifters to friction shifters. More in keeping with the era of the bike. Cheers,Chris in Cornwall.

[@veloworks9266]

Hi Chris, thanks for watching and your comments. We mention in the video but the rear drop out spacing on this Moulton is 120mm . We’ve used a hub from Bitex which is 120mm with an 11speed freehub- we have a replaceable derailleur hanger and we should comfortably be able to fit a 9 speed system. With regards to more gears putting stress on the frame I’m not sure what this is based on because the pull rations on the gears will be very similar. It’s just a case of spacing and making sure you have the right spacing for all the components. Hope that helps.

[@c.d.3485]

@@veloworks9266 Yes, thank you, this helps enormously. Just measured my drop out, at also 120mm. By referencing your parts of the freehub etc I ought to be able to get a both higher and lower gear range. The bike shop were concerned that if I spread the dropouts to wider than 120mm, a weld or even the rear frame might fracture. Cheers, Chris.

[@ukere2211]

@@c.d.3485 Your bike shop is right : you shouldn't spread the dropouts. It would put too much pressure on the rear axle and possibly the bearings. Both of you got 120mm whereas my APB with his threaded headset got 130 ...!

[@c.d.3485]

@@ukere2211 Thanks for responding. I wonder if it's that some had a six speed rear set and some had a seven?

[@stewartcraigie5047]

This is looking great. Two questions, what is your frame number, I see it is an early one with no cage mount on the seat tube. Second question, where did you get the transfer set? I am looking to refurb mine of the same era but I haven't been able to find transfers. I find plenty for the f frames.

[@veloworks9266]

Hi sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the nice comments and watching. Have you seen the finished video? The frame number is 787.. and regarding the decals - they are from Argos who resprayed the bike. I’m not sure if they so separately to the job 🤔

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Oh beautiful 😢 Paul u certainly are lucky to have a place like Argos local,,,,, I'm in London , there's nothing like a proper restorer here anymore, and i have similar bike bt i want to have hub gear,,, was ur frame stove enamel?.?? , 👍

[@veloworks9266]

Hi Brian, thanks for watching. It’s been painted in an enamel and looks so good. You can post bikes to Argos for repair so worth it if you ever need it! Sad there isn’t similar in London!