Dave Moulton Fuso #2
09-02-17, 06:40 PM
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Dave Moulton Fuso #2
12 years ago, I built up a Dave Moulton Fuso as part of building frenzy I had over several years up until about 2010. Some of you may remember me from this forum...I was a moderator for a short time on the road forum too.
Like many people, I was hit pretty hard in the economic downturn in 2008. I lost my job AND I went through a divorce...the combination of which forced me to liquidate pretty much everything in my bike stable. And I had a LOT of road bikes. Pinarello, Colnago, Waterford, Vetta, Tommasini, Giordana, Orbea, Daccordi...the list goes on. I also had a Dave Moulton Fuso and I determined in the end that of all the nice frames I'd ever owned, the Fuso was the one I liked the best.
Nowadays, I ride a Ti Seven and it has been my only bike for the last 6 years. I will never part with it because it is an amazing bike. But I never forgot that Fuso and 2 years ago, I bought a beater and set out to restore it. Today, I took my first ride and it is everything I dreamed of.
Some details:
1987 Dave Moulton Fuso #1385, 60 cm.
Full Dura Ace 8 speed group.
Chris King R45 hubs on H Plus Son Archetype rims.
Paint Restoration - Black Magic Paint - Portland Oregon
And of course - a photo. At some point, I'm sure I'll do some studio shots like I used to but for now, I just want to ride this baby.
55/Rad
Like many people, I was hit pretty hard in the economic downturn in 2008. I lost my job AND I went through a divorce...the combination of which forced me to liquidate pretty much everything in my bike stable. And I had a LOT of road bikes. Pinarello, Colnago, Waterford, Vetta, Tommasini, Giordana, Orbea, Daccordi...the list goes on. I also had a Dave Moulton Fuso and I determined in the end that of all the nice frames I'd ever owned, the Fuso was the one I liked the best.
Nowadays, I ride a Ti Seven and it has been my only bike for the last 6 years. I will never part with it because it is an amazing bike. But I never forgot that Fuso and 2 years ago, I bought a beater and set out to restore it. Today, I took my first ride and it is everything I dreamed of.
Some details:
1987 Dave Moulton Fuso #1385, 60 cm.
Full Dura Ace 8 speed group.
Chris King R45 hubs on H Plus Son Archetype rims.
Paint Restoration - Black Magic Paint - Portland Oregon
And of course - a photo. At some point, I'm sure I'll do some studio shots like I used to but for now, I just want to ride this baby.
55/Rad
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09-02-17, 06:44 PM
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That is a beautiful bike!
Love the paint colors, especially!
Love the paint colors, especially!
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09-02-17, 06:45 PM
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That bike is beautiful and welcome back
09-02-17, 06:50 PM
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Damn, its been a while since seeing you post, sorry that the economy hit you so hard, those are some tough things to have to take.
Glad that you seem to be doing somewhat better now. That is a really nice looking and fitted bike there, well done sir, very well done. And, welcome back to the forum its good to see you here.
Bill
Glad that you seem to be doing somewhat better now. That is a really nice looking and fitted bike there, well done sir, very well done. And, welcome back to the forum its good to see you here.
Bill
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09-02-17, 07:09 PM
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Pretty bike!
09-02-17, 08:16 PM
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I'd like a Fuso some day. So classy. That is a 60? What is the TT CTC.
09-02-17, 11:03 PM
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Great bike.
You are one of the reasons I got involved with this forum.
Such incredible photographic skills.....
Welcome back.
You are one of the reasons I got involved with this forum.
Such incredible photographic skills.....
Welcome back.
09-03-17, 02:05 AM
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Holy crap, absolutely stunning! The real deal, plain and simple, thanks for sharing.
12 years ago, I built up a Dave Moulton Fuso as part of building frenzy I had over several years up until about 2010. Some of you may remember me from this forum...I was a moderator for a short time on the road forum too.
Like many people, I was hit pretty hard in the economic downturn in 2008. I lost my job AND I went through a divorce...the combination of which forced me to liquidate pretty much everything in my bike stable. And I had a LOT of road bikes. Pinarello, Colnago, Waterford, Vetta, Tommasini, Giordana, Orbea, Daccordi...the list goes on. I also had a Dave Moulton Fuso and I determined in the end that of all the nice frames I'd ever owned, the Fuso was the one I liked the best.
Nowadays, I ride a Ti Seven and it has been my only bike for the last 6 years. I will never part with it because it is an amazing bike. But I never forgot that Fuso and 2 years ago, I bought a beater and set out to restore it. Today, I took my first ride and it is everything I dreamed of.
Some details:
1987 Dave Moulton Fuso #1385, 60 cm.
Full Dura Ace 8 speed group.
Chris King R45 hubs on H Plus Son Archetype rims.
Paint Restoration - Black Magic Paint - Portland Oregon
And of course - a photo. At some point, I'm sure I'll do some studio shots like I used to but for now, I just want to ride this baby.
55/Rad
Like many people, I was hit pretty hard in the economic downturn in 2008. I lost my job AND I went through a divorce...the combination of which forced me to liquidate pretty much everything in my bike stable. And I had a LOT of road bikes. Pinarello, Colnago, Waterford, Vetta, Tommasini, Giordana, Orbea, Daccordi...the list goes on. I also had a Dave Moulton Fuso and I determined in the end that of all the nice frames I'd ever owned, the Fuso was the one I liked the best.
Nowadays, I ride a Ti Seven and it has been my only bike for the last 6 years. I will never part with it because it is an amazing bike. But I never forgot that Fuso and 2 years ago, I bought a beater and set out to restore it. Today, I took my first ride and it is everything I dreamed of.
Some details:
1987 Dave Moulton Fuso #1385, 60 cm.
Full Dura Ace 8 speed group.
Chris King R45 hubs on H Plus Son Archetype rims.
Paint Restoration - Black Magic Paint - Portland Oregon
And of course - a photo. At some point, I'm sure I'll do some studio shots like I used to but for now, I just want to ride this baby.
55/Rad
09-03-17, 10:18 AM
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That looks amazing, if I see you riding around town, I'm probably going to flag you down to get a closer look!
09-03-17, 10:26 AM
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Did you ever get that LeMond back?
09-03-17, 10:26 AM
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Welcome back to C&V.
No one could forget your studio photography.
Didn't know you were in Portland.
I've got a 60cm Batavus with 56cm TT; it is fitted with a long stem.
The Fuso is beautiful, riding the best tires......
No one could forget your studio photography.
Didn't know you were in Portland.
I've got a 60cm Batavus with 56cm TT; it is fitted with a long stem.
The Fuso is beautiful, riding the best tires......
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The silver tb14 rims go great with that drivetrain.
Nice build- and the full C bars are perfect looking.
Nice build- and the full C bars are perfect looking.
09-03-17, 12:05 PM
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Ha, yep those are archetypes. I even have a set of those and still misidentified them.
09-03-17, 01:25 PM
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Really, really, really nice work. But of course, from you, we would expect no less!
Welcome back, you've been missed.
Welcome back, you've been missed.
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That is one sharp looking ride.
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09-03-17, 03:09 PM
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