What model Moulton bicycle?

[Malesso671]

I’ve looked on the Moultonbicycles website but can't figure out what model this is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Pics in the link below.

https://files.fm/u/nrhyqfycdp

[simonineaston]

It looks like an early AM, made in Bradford on Avon, likely in the mid '80s. Now, 40ish years later, it appears to have non-original parts, inc a Caprio-based back wheel but as it has a gear hanger, but no sign of a front mech, let's plump for it being an AM7, made in 1985.

[Brucey]

IIRC AM series moultons have an uncommon rim/tyre size, which might be a bit of a clincher for it being an AM7.

[simonineaston]

IIRC AM series moultons have an uncommon rim/tyre size, which might be a bit of a clincher for it being an AM7.

Yes - that and the difficulties in finding suitable rear sprockets make it an awkward bike to maintain. Shimano's Caprio were a good match - unsurprising as Alex Moulton worked with Shimano in the development of the gear cluster and the rear mech - but Shimano no longer make the group-set. There's talk of a Korean maker that offers suitable cassettes, though...
A shame as AMs are a lovely bike to ride.

[pjclinch]

A shame as AMs are a lovely bike to ride.

It was an AM14 that convinced me over the space of about an hour that I would own a Moulton spaceframe at some point. I'd previously had a go on a Bridgestone Moulton and liked it a lot, but not to the point of "I really want something like this".

Were 17" wheels still the only option I suspect it would never have graduated from the wish-list (not the wheel size itself but rather the distinct lack of a selection of readily available tyres for them).

Pete.

[fatmac]

As mentioned, tyres were the biggest problem with the AM series bikes, (I had an AM5, 5 speed SA hub & the AM7).

I rode many thousands of miles on them, but those Wolber 17" tyres would wear out quite quickly.

I later had the ATB with 20" wheels, not so good a ride, as it was a fair bit heavier.

[Brucey]

currently, in 17"x1-1/4" (369mm BSD) you can buy Schwalbe Kojaks @ ~£40 a pop and errr, that's it....AFAICT. Not much choice!