Completely new member here! Long time Moulton rider but I’ve just snagged a scrappy-looking Strida on eBay (photos at the link below).
The seller was honest enough to say, “needs some repairs and some attention given to the joints and spindles” so I bid accordingly, but I’m not sure yet whether the top joint plastic is okay yet (the seller only posted photos of one side). Has anyone managed to 3D replacement parts successfully?
Also - the rear carrier has been snapped off at some point in its past. Are spares of that available?
Hi new Strida owner, I think but I am not sure that a new Strida rear rack will fit. I know that a new seat mount will fit the Mark 1 so I think the rack will also fit. Your bike is also missing the fenders but fenders from a new Strida may also fit, but without the round original reflectors.
Another Mk1 that’s got the missing bits I was looking for (mudguards and rack). Plus it has all the photos taken from the other side, so at worst I can use both bikes to create one complete bike and one to sell. I’ve spent a grand total of £80 for the two, so happy with that.
I’ve added the eBay photos to my Flickr album. Looks like someone might have over-inflated the tyres and they’ve blown off the rims?
According to the documents linked at Amuro’s post that should be between 1987 and 1992.
For more precise info we need the serial number(s).
Yes, I think they had their good times already and one can’t trust the plastic parts any longer.
Aluminium, btw, doesn’t get better during time…
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Well, I sorted out my decent one! Brakes are adjusted and wheel bearings have been re-greased. I have only one issue which is that the crank is twisting slightly in use. It might be the crank itself, but more likely the bolt at the rear hub that needs tightening. I bought some cheap tyres at Decathlon but I have some Impac ones on the way that look more suitable:
