Iconic Moulton bicycle inventor Dr Alex Moulton dies at home near Bradford on Avon
The man who designed the iconic Moulton bicycle has died at his home near Bradford on Avon, age 92.
Dr Alex Moulton CBE was behind the revolutionary small-wheeled lightweight bicycle which was a hit in the 1960s.
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Dr Alex Moulton
The full-suspension Moulton bicycle is still built by hand in Bradford on Avon to this day by a team of engineers, technicians and craftsmen.
The Moulton Bicycle Company has paid tribute to Dr Moulton on its website following his death on Sunday evening.
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He was described as an "inspiraton for generations of engineers, designers and inventors".
Dr Moulton worked at Bristol Aeroplanes as assistant to Sir Roy Fedden during the second world war before joining Bradford on Avon rubber manufacturers Spencer Moulton in 1945.
The Moulton suspension system which came from his collaboration with Sir Alec Issigonis, the designer of the Mini, was used on more than 12 million British cars including the original Mini and MGF.
Dr Moulton was educated at Marlborough College and Cambridge University.
Comments
by BV_BV
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 9:02PM
“The moulton bike turned on a sixpence. Funnily enough I was talking about that advertising slogan just yesterday. And today I read this. Coincidence or synchronicity - who knows? RIP Dr Alex Moulton.”
by jezer
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 6:30PM
“I am ashamed to say that, as well as being a cyclist I am also a motorist. My second car, bought in 1965 was a Morris Mini Minor with rubber suspension. I think this system was designed by him, and it was very good for it's time. The modern BMW ones are about twice the size, and although I have never driven one they cannot be as much fun surely?”
by jezer
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 4:08PM
“I remember riding a sportive event a few years ago that ended at his lovely home in Bradford on Avon. He was their to welcome us for tea on the lawn. I have never owned a Moulton, but I have always admired them. I hope production of the top end range continues at the factory next to his house.”
by Wilts_Driver
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 1:57PM
“The Moulton bikes are iconic - he has left a lasting legacy with his invention. RIP - he was certainly one of the Best of British.”
by mcupis
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 10:38AM
“This country still produces the best engineers in the world. Dr Moulton embodied everything that is excellent about British engineering and he will be greatly missed.”
by aurea_flamma
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 10:16AM
“RIP - I grew up with his bikes, my first two wheeler the mini, and when I grew out of that my larger one the Major Deluxe long before people had 'suspension bikes' I rode in comfort, and could still maintain the pace of my friends traditional bikes, the small wheels added to the manouverability - hub gears never went wrong - just awesome - I hope his memory is celebrated and lives on!”