Original Mini Suspension Designer Alex Moulton Dies at 92

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  1. Nathan

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    The original Mini was revolutionary on a number of fronts. But one that is often forgotten is the unique rubber springs used on the car. The combination of conical rubber springs and small wheels was one of the many innovative developments which allowed design Alec Issigonis to achieve the Mini’s small overall size. And the [...]

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    He also made some pretty cool bikes. Another genius gone.

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    :cornut: May you be 30min in Heaven before the Devil knows you're dead. :Thumbsup:

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    Merged threads with other one we had on same subject.
     
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    Thanks, Nathan. I missed it.

    ...but I put up a better picture! ;-)
     

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