Moulton AM 5 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Moulton
Model AM 5
First production 1996
Bike category Folding
Bike sub-category Folding
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Parts And Accessories 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 Alloy Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 typeWelded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlex Moulton
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
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

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 Moulton AM 5

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Available colors - Gray
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 1.25 (inches) Travel
Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tourist
Seat post extensionMoulton Stainless Steel


Moulton AM 5 bike review

Moulton produced the AM 5 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,200.00.
Moulton Folding AM 5 can be found in one single color which is Gray.
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. Moulton equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Tourist alloy levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Moulton used Reynolds 531 material for the frame. Alloy 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 Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Moulton, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sturmey Archer 5-speed gear shift levers.