The Moulton AM7 came with 130 mm spacing in 1983. Reason was to use 7 cogs without a narrow chain (per Tony Hadland's book).
There are various claims that Moulton had the 1st production bike with a particular innovation (i.e. 6 speed block on the Speedsix in mid 60's). Again , framebuilders were already doing the same thing, but Moulton used it on a production bike.
Mike Self
Cincinnati, OH
> When was 130mm spacing intoduced? Were the very last generation of
> classic NR (ok, Record or whatever) hubs offered in 130mm spacing or was
> it first available with the Triomphe/Victory/C-Record era hubs? I
> realize this is venturing in to off-topicville, but would appreciate any
> insight. Thanks!
>
> Jim Cole
> Memphis, TN