I've never owned a Moots. I must make a table of all of the bikes I've had since joining this forum. I think the bikes I am most fond of that I really remember loving were the Dave Hinde and the Surly Pacer I had. Ironically, my first two proper road bikes.
I'd never trust you with a bike after you sold the Talbot.
Oh - ps - only mount on the fork is on the underside of the crown and no removable brake bridge.