Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms The new Morgan Pashley bicycles

Had a quick look at the latest range. The model 3 is only £1295 and described as the “entry model”
On yer bike!

The usual marketing BS: "Each bike reflects the timeless design and usability of Morgan and Pashley’s core products". Oh well, at least they won't have to do a radiator recall.

In keeping with recently released CX chassis brakes will be optional subject to QA of the day..

I notice the Pashley bycycle sports wooden mudguards (short stubby little ones) So back to basics and the wonder of wood.
See my all wood offering to the sport - A balance bike for my Grandson who explores puddles in the Park.
Note the magnetic compass on the handlebars looking like a speedometer !

All wood bike (including bamboo spokes)

I love the pashley Guvnor as it is a very good everyday bike for urbsn commuting and you can ride in style.

If you are looking at a more modern morgan style bike: https://my-esel.com/

Here you go with an ash frame. It is beautyfully engineered by an ex ski expert and manufactured in Austria.
They are fun to ride!

I love the look of the Esel Miklos nice and chunky and looks as strong as a Donkey, it's a good name for it

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Changing to British Racing Green increases the price by £75 to £1370 That is an extra 5.8% which is more of an increase than Morgan charged on the +4 in 2019 to go for any metallic colour over the selection of base colours.

Methinks the marketing dept should be pushing the core product

They are....their "Morgan Image".

I've concluded that the "Morgan Image" is becoming more important than the product, rather like Harley Davidson used to be, a wonderful image and terrible products that were a travesty of what a motorcycle is supposed to be. A good business, it has to be said.

The press have recently been carrying this story:
A few days ago the Edinburgh-based company Hunter, makers of the Wellington boots long loved by aristocrats and festival-goers alike, announced they had gone into administration with debts of more than £100 million. Herein lies a cautionary tale for many a British heritage brand…….Their appeal? They were aspirational yet accessible, and their durability made them worth the three-figure price tag.……Though it is crucial that heritage brands move with the times, attracting new customers, the only way to do this is by refusing to compromise on quality.

"Apirational yet accessible" ? Today I received an email from MMC, offering a finance package https://morgan-motor.com/plus/plus-four/plus-four-finance/ Despite expiring in a week's time (Offer available on Morgan Plus Four ordered between 01/04/23 and 30/06/23 and registered by 30/09/23), I can't imagine there will be a rush to take-up the 3-year package on the Super4, requiring "only" £16K up-front, £500+ a month, and especially with a final payment looming after 36 months of £47,830 (manual) or £49,667 (auto).