That's my "pro Criterium" in the photos on dave moulton's site. From dave moulton I have learned that a) the head angle is 74 degrees, b) fork rake is 1 1/8 inches as opposed to 1 3/8 inches for the road bike, c) tubeset frame is Columbus PS (Track Set) with the exception of the fork blades which were replaced with standard Columbus road blades; these were then modified (made round at the top) to fit the track fork crown. Terence Shaw also informed me that this model also has a 1/4 inch higher bottom bracket than the road models. So, there were alot of different things going on with this model.....
As to the ride: It's really fun to ride. It dives into corners. It's really stiff (I've been bounced around pretty good), better suited to a sprinter I think then me (a spinner). I'm surprised it goes uphill really well, I think there is no wasted energy. It feels and looks SOLID, especially with those massive, by my standards, seat stays. Before I built it up I was concerned how it might descend, due to the geometry, but it is rock steady, just grooves full out on the downhills (as Ray Hominski can attest). I have to admit at peeking at the beautiful workmanship from time to time also.
dave moulton has done a fabulous job with his website...which started out about his novel but now the bicycle section grows monthly as moulton/Fuso owners contact him about their bikes.
Angel Garcia Long Valley, NJ
> Hi All
> I was reading with interest the Dave Moulton web site the other day
> http://www.prodigalchild.net/
> model forks has intrigued me.They were apparently round oval round and
used
> a track crown.Is it a logical conclusion to assume he used rear fork
blades
> and what effect did this produce in terms of handling.Has anyone on the
> list ever ridden one of the 34 that he made.The one pictured on his page
> was built in 1983.Very interested
> Geoff Duke in Melbourne Australia