1989 Moulton ATB

One of 361 Moulton ATB frames made between 1988 and 1992. The Moulton is probably one of the earliest full suspension designs with the leading link type fork and rubber rear suspension. The smaller 20" wheels made for a stronger wheel but they would fall into "V" shaped ravines much easier than traditional 26" wheels. The hairpin style frame allowed for a lower top tube which would give more clearance when dismounting, especially useful when riding off-road. The frame is easily taken apart for transport. A single tie rod connects the head tube to the bottom bracket. After removing the head tube bolt, it unscrews from the bottom bracket stud. The main frame Allen bolt would then be removed and, after disconnecting the cables, the frame would break in two.

The serial number 838001 decodes into (8)=1988, (38)=38th week of the year and (001) is the first bike of that week. Even with a 1988 production date, the components are from the 1989 model year so we are listing it as a 1989 bike.

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Frame		Reynolds 531

Fork		Moulton suspension

Rear Shock		Moulton

Rims		Araya 7X

Hubs		Shimano Deore XT 7 speed cassette

Spokes		Stainless Steel 3 cross

Tires		Comp III style 20 x 2.125"

Pedals		Shimano Deore XT

Crank		Shimano Deore XT M730 Biopace

Chain		Shimano

Rear Cogs		Shimano Deore XT cassette 7 speed

Bottom Bracket		Shimano Deore XT

Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Shimano Deore 7 speed thumb shifters mounted to Deore XT clamps

Handlebars		Salsa

Stem		Sakae

Headset		Unknown

Brake set		Shimano Deore XT cant front with rear U brake

Brake levers		Shimano Deore XT 4 finger

Saddle		Avocet Touring II

Seat Post		Sakae head, Moulton shaft

Colors		Yellow

Size		19" nominal

Serial #		838001 A T