Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Moulton AM 5

Velopedia Archive ID 59550

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Moulton
Model	AM 5
Bicycle type	Folding
Archive ID	59550
Original MSRP	$3,200.00
Colors	Gray
Sizes	One size fits all
Weight	26 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded steel
Frame material	Reynolds 531
Fork	Moulton leading link suspension
Fork material	Reynolds 531, flat crown
Rear shock	Alex Moulton Monosphere, 1.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Sturmey Archer
Shifters	Sturmey Archer 5-speed
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	Stronglight 190, 52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN51
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	5-speed internal, 15 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Tourist alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Stronglight A9
Handlebar	Alloy
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Alex Moulton
Saddle	Selle San Marco Tourist
Seatpost	Moulton stainless steel

Wheels & tires

Rims	Alex Moulton, 28-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	17 x 1 1/4" Alex Moulton
Wheel size	17" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	545 mm
Head-tube angle	72.5°
Seat-tube angle	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	457 mm
Wheelbase	1054 mm
Fork offset / rake	41.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.