Malvern Star Appreciation Society

[noprofessionals]

The tacked on bridge looks like it was made for an old Centre pull brake from the 30s, the name of which escapes me now. Some were made with the wording "warranty made in England" and they used a double ended cable with a builtin adjusting bolt. These brakes were much longer than the normal side pulls around that time e.g Monitor and we're heavy and not very effective.

This frame looks like a proper track frame - no (original) rear brake provision nor any braze-on pump clip fittings as seen on the factory production 5 star bikes. However, this one was probably made in one of the Malvern Star factories. Can you check the rear drop outs, and/or the seat lug, to see if there is a frame number .

My suggestion would be to remove the later brake bridge and just fit a front brake with a fixed gear.

Ted

Thanks for the detailed response! Frame number is in the original post, stamped on the rear droput. "7M 11398" from what I can gather that should be 1947 and manufactured in Melbourne?

[Scorpbike]

Malvern star impact?
Any idea age etc
Many thanks

[10speedsemiracer]

The Impact was listed in the 1990 catalogue as a "Gents Steel lugged frame"

Had the following specs listed for the 1990 MY :

Shimano Tourney SIS
Steel cotterless crank - 40/48t
Shimano 14-28t 5sp Hyperglide cluster
Steel brake calipers, alloy levers
Steel (chrome) 27" 32h wheels, 27x1 1/4 gumwall tyres
Steel (chrome) stem and bars
50cm/53cm/58cm/63cm
Pearl yellow/ white or Vivid red/Neon yellow
Alloy kickstand

Was listed between the entry-level 10speed Flite and the 12speed Abandon models.

[brhawkins12]

Hi All,

I've picked up this nice example of a Malvern Star Trailrider which I believe to be from between 85-87 according to this blog: http://bloggingadeadhorse.com/supermax2 ... orsCat.php which as a load of other old catalogs too.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LWoPKdfzsmVwdCrZ9

Seems to be in very original condition, complete with the leather strap between seat tube and top tube as pictured in the catalog.

Shimano RS Rear Derailleur, Shimano FE front Derailleur and friction shifters. 12 speed...

Interested to know if others own these or if anyone can shed any more light on this model.

I've had a look for the serial number (under bottom bracket, rear dropouts) but can't seem to find it anywhere...

Cheers,

[Imwit]

What is the leather strap for?

[brhawkins12]

What is the leather strap for?

No Idea to be honest - you can see it in the images from the catalog here: http://bloggingadeadhorse.com/supermax2 ... orsCat.php

[speedywheels]

I think, maybe, the leather strap is to protect your shoulder when you carry the mountain bike up the mountain resting on your shoulder?

[johnny99]

Ive posted previously about rescuing my Dads 3 star Malvern Star from the farm several years ago. Its been sitting in my shed ever since.
Today I took the first step towards a restoration of sorts and started pulling it apart. It mostly came apart quite easily but I have stopped for the moment to look at the best way to get the headset and forks out.
This was the start of the day.

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A few hours later

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Does this come out?

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Top bolt is loose

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[Lurch Dog]

Hello Malvern Star enthusiasts
I own what I think is a 1943 Malvern Star which I'm particularly interested in due to its reference to Don Bradman. The information provided to me when purchased was:

ORIGINAL 1943 'THE DON' FIXED/FREE WHEEL BICYCLE. 54 CM, 28" TYRES, FLEET SADDLE, TRACK HANDLE BARS, NEW CHAIN AND GRIPS TO MATCH PAINT WORK. STRAIGHT AND RUST FREE. SERIAL NUMBER 3M 11569. 3M = 1943.

A NUMBER OF BIKES WERE DEDICATED TO SIR DONALD BRADMAN BY A LOCAL MELBOURNE CYCLE BUILDER, INCLUDING THIS ONE.

I'm particularly interested in the "Melbourne Cycle Builder". Does anyone have any information on this?

Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, Simon

[Imwit]

Photos might help but I reckon you would be best to send a pm to Bicycle Passion.

[aniramstu]

Hi all, I seem to be reviving quite an ancient thread, but I have found an interesting looking bike - a "Duo-Tech Aluminium" (https://imgur.com/a/xs0hZK0) - which I've searched for online but have found little about it. I'd love to have more information about it, and would appreciate if you could help me!

[P!N20]

I'd love to have more information about it, and would appreciate if you could help me!

I can't help much but what's happening at the top of the seat stays? Looks like some kind of Phillips head bolt or screw joint.

[aniramstu]

I'd love to have more information about it, and would appreciate if you could help me!

I can't help much but what's happening at the top of the seat stays? Looks like some kind of Phillips head bolt or screw joint.

Seems so, although I have never seen that one another bike before. I am waiting for more photos with a better angle of that.

[ChrisCrash]

Does anyone know what the tubeset is for the SL international? Also, has anyone built one up with fat tires? Frame looks to have good clearance. Last, what kind of brakes - nutted, center pull? Wheel size? Any good pics? I found one and am considering it. Thanks.

[lahDdah]

Hi folks

greetings from Margate , Kent. UK.

Just wanted to let you know I picked up a Sprint12 today, 25" frame Tange 900 base spec I guess . It was living in Margate - seems a long way to bring a basic racer but was supplied from a dealer in Sidney, see- https://photos.app.goo.gl/5rVbBnQUBdag65r8A

So thats around 17,020 kilometers or 10,575 miles.

I will look after it and try to upgrade where I can . Cant wait to ride along the North Kent coast (colder than NSW sadly )

Have a look at the pics here : https://photos.app.goo.gl/fFWdoivSLkZjtMK96

Lah

[feelthewheel]

@lahDdah - welcome. Agree, it's a long way to transport a simple (but in great condition and still useful) roadster. Have fun putting it back on the road and pottling around. Wizz down to Sandwich for a sandwich maybe?

[lahDdah]

Many thanks @feelthewheel .. Dee Why Beach Cycles is closed now .. would love to know how and why a simple bike like this made the journey !
It's 5 degrees C here at the mo .. will wait for double figures and let rip then ..

Lah

[norman_h]

I thought I'd share this pic of my newly rebuilt Malvern Star. It used to belong to the old man before we retired him to a home.

It's an early 1980s AL12 with a ChroMo frame. I kept the headset and replaced everything else. It's now got a Shimano 13/23 Claris drive train, shifters, brakes, 42/52 lite-pro cranks and Shimano Tiagra rims.

[Imwit]

Hello Malvern Star enthusiasts
I own what I think is a 1943 Malvern Star which I'm particularly interested in due to its reference to Don Bradman. The information provided to me when purchased was:

ORIGINAL 1943 'THE DON' FIXED/FREE WHEEL BICYCLE. 54 CM, 28" TYRES, FLEET SADDLE, TRACK HANDLE BARS, NEW CHAIN AND GRIPS TO MATCH PAINT WORK. STRAIGHT AND RUST FREE. SERIAL NUMBER 3M 11569. 3M = 1943.

A NUMBER OF BIKES WERE DEDICATED TO SIR DONALD BRADMAN BY A LOCAL MELBOURNE CYCLE BUILDER, INCLUDING THIS ONE.

I'm particularly interested in the "Melbourne Cycle Builder". Does anyone have any information on this?

Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, Simon

If you are still playing Simon...

The Don was a shop in Koornang Rd Carnegie between the railway line and Dandenong Rd.
Mortal enemy of Herb Rolfe whose shop was just the other side of the railway line. (According to Herb’s son John).
John says The Don didn’t build their own bikes.
That’s about all I’ve got.

[Tmuir]

My next restoration project, a 1946 2 star Malvern Star.



But to be honest it doesn't need too much doing to it, the frame and mudguards will just get a coat of preservation wax, the seat a wipe of Proofide and the chrome I will derust.
The person I bought the bike off got it from a deceased estate sale and paid for it to be rebuilt and the wheels respoked.
It would seem in the 1950s the bike had its hubs replaced to fit a Sturmey archer BFC drum brake to the front wheel and a AW hub to the rear to make it 3 speed but with only front brakes.
I live in the hills so need rear brakes too, so will hunt down a period correct Sturmey Archer AB 3 speed drum brake for the rear hub and get the wheel rebuilt, but will be leaving everything as is. The only other thing I will need to do is find a nice Lucas Bell for it.
Even the tool bag was full of period correct tools.
For those interested it's serial number is 6M7190.
I'm personally over the moon of the condition of this bike, it even has new tyres on it!
Enjoy the rest of the photos.

[Gordon1]

Nice find, however I'm more curious about the other bike behind and the exhaust of the motorbike, 2 stroke? Jawa or something like that?

[P!N20]

Cool bike. What's the make of the saddle?

[Tmuir]

Nice find, however I'm more curious about the other bike behind and the exhaust of the motorbike, 2 stroke? Jawa or something like that?

Haha! When I saw my motorbike was also in the picture I decided to leave it in as I knew it would have people asking questions.
It is a 1961 BSA C15, I've had it for about 10 years and between myself and my dad we rebuilt it from the ground up.

The other bicycle is my 1930's Kookaburra, see my post on 'A rusty Kookaburra' for more info on it.

[Tmuir]

Cool bike. What's the make of the saddle?

The brand of the saddle is 'Bell' they were made in Melbourne from the 1940s I think to the early 1960s.
Follow this link for a bit more info.
As far as I know they were used on Malvern Stars and Speedwells.
https://rustybikebell.wordpress.com/tag ... 40-saddle/

[Gordon1]

Nice find, however I'm more curious about the other bike behind and the exhaust of the motorbike, 2 stroke? Jawa or something like that?

Haha! When I saw my motorbike was also in the picture I decided to leave it in as I knew it would have people asking questions.
It is a 1961 BSA C15, I've had it for about 10 years and between myself and my dad we rebuilt it from the ground up.

The other bicycle is my 1930's Kookaburra, see my post on 'A rusty Kookaburra' for more info on it.

I've read about the Kookaburra, thanks for the info on the Beeesa. It isn't a model I was familiar with but now I am. Of course I'm now likely to remember this model and forget some important things I should remember.