Alex Moulton APB 5 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Alex Moulton
Model APB 5
First production 1997
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories Alex Moulton APB 5 Parts   
Available Sizes - Rider can adjust manually


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.75 (inches) Michelin Cobra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tourist Aluminum Levers
Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSturmey Archer
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeMIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSKF
Crankset parts and sizes 48 Teeth
Thun
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
5-speed Internal

Alex Moulton APB 5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Reynolds 531/hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeMoulton Leading Link Suspension

Other Specs of Alex Moulton APB 5

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Available colors - Green
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsUnion 659
Rear shock absorber 1.25 (inches) Travel
Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seatIscaselle Record Vinyl
Seat post extensionAlex Moulton APB Steel


Alex Moulton APB 5 bike review

Alex Moulton produced the APB 5 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,600.00.
Alex Moulton Folding APB 5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Green and red .
This bike is equiped with 20 x 1.75" Michelin Cobra tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida aluminum, 36-hole. Alex Moulton equiped this exact model with Shimano Tourney TY-22 brakes, Tourist aluminum levers braking system and Sturmey Archer hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alex Moulton used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this APB 5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience Thun, 48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 1/8" 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.