Moulton Stowaway

[Drzdave58]

I just acquired this 1964 Moulton Stowaway. It needs some serious TLC. It’s going to be great!

 

[FrankCrank]

Looks to be a nice project. I believe Raleigh borrowed the Stowaway name for the folding Twentys - not sure if it was ever returned

 

[Deleted member 1258]

That's nice, a bit of TLC and it should come up a treat.

 

[biggs682]

I fell off one of those many moons ago riding around a building site and broke my arm
It ended my school rugby career

 

[Fab Foodie]

Rode one exactly the same as a kid....happy memories!
#notenviousatall

 

[Cycleops]

Look forward to following your progress.

 

[Drzdave58]

Thx guys. So far I have just applied penetrating oil on all the seized up clamps and seatpost. They all came loose this morning. That stuff really works!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Thx guys. So far I have just applied penetrating oil on all the seized up clamps and seatpost. They all came loose this morning. That stuff really works!

Good news, they really are fabulous bikes.

 

[Drzdave58]

Got new tires for the Stowaway and most of the cleaning is done. Still have work to do on the frame and fenders but couldn't resist getting it assembled and take it for a test ride. Put on my brooks saddle. I

t really rides nice!

 

[Drzdave58]

Tweaked the setup a bit..really comfortable bike

 

[Drzdave58]

Here’s a few before and after pics. Still have work to do on fenders and frame.

 

[Drzdave58]

Cleaning completed...waxed and polished

 

[Hugh Manatee]

Good job on that! I found an orange one out for the scrap men and saved it. My mum rides it now. What date is on the rear hub?

 

[Gunk]

I've always wanted to restore a Moulton, you've done a really nice job of that. Have you replaced all the bearings?

 

[Drzdave58]

I've always wanted to restore a Moulton, you've done a really nice job of that. Have you replaced all the bearings?

The hub bearings were fine. Just cleaned and greased them. I don’t think the bike was ridden much at all.