Alex Moulton AM 5 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Alex Moulton
Model AM 5
First production 1997
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Alex Moulton AM 5 Parts   
Available Sizes - Standard size for everyone


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size17 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tourist Aluminum Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSturmey Archer
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Alex Moulton
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 531
Frame typeBronze Welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlex Moulton
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 52 Teeth
Stronglight 190
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set 15 Teeth
5-speed Internal

Alex Moulton AM 5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Flat Crown
Reynolds 531
Fork typeMoulton Leading Link Suspension

Other Specs of Alex Moulton AM 5

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Available colors - Grey
Weight 26.0
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 1.25 (inches) Travel
Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tourist
Seat post extensionAlex Moulton Stainless Steel


Alex Moulton AM 5 bike review

Alex Moulton produced the AM 5 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,200.00.
Alex Moulton Folding AM 5 can be found in one single color which is Grey.
This bike is equiped with 17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex Moulton, 28-hole. Alex Moulton equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Tourist aluminum levers braking system and Sturmey Archer hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alex Moulton used Reynolds 531 material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this AM 5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alex Moulton.
For the smoothest biking experience Stronglight 190, 52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alex Moulton, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sturmey Archer 5-speed gear shift levers.