Malvern Star Appreciation Society
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby hvolks » Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:23 pm
I can not see any decals or stickers or engravings..
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Sat Apr 23, 2016 1:09 am
Frame serial No.104292.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:43 pm
No-one?glencromie wrote:Anyone on the eastern side of Melbourne interested in an old frame and wheels that have seen better days?
Frame serial No.104292.
I was hoping it could go to someone who could use it in a restoration, rather than scrapping it.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby Imwit » Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:00 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Sun May 01, 2016 8:03 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Mon May 02, 2016 12:51 pm
It was in this condition when it left Mildura 30 years ago, so it had not been ridden for a very long time. I've no idea how old it is.
I don't recall it having mudguards, but I'll have a good look around to see if they are here. I wouldn't have thrown them away if it did have them.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby utedeej » Mon May 02, 2016 2:35 pm
Great bike and story. Shame I'm not down near Melbourne, but am sure you'll get people jumping at the opportunity to restore.glencromie wrote:The bike belonged to my mother's uncle who, after leaving the Air Force after WW1, took up a government sponsored soldier-settler "fruit block" to grow sultanas. After he died in 1986, I helped my parents clear out his house in Mildura and bring everything back to Melbourne. The bike was dismantled for the trip back and it's been in my garage ever since, through 3 house moves. I had no intention of restoring it, but I couldn't scrap it. But the time has come. It needs to find a new home.
It was in this condition when it left Mildura 30 years ago, so it had not been ridden for a very long time. I've no idea how old it is.
I don't recall it having mudguards, but I'll have a good look around to see if they are here. I wouldn't have thrown them away if it did have them.
Good luck with it and a generous offer.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby bicyclepassion » Tue May 03, 2016 7:26 pm
Certainly a worthwhile project for someone. If no-one else wants it, I would like to rescue it. Always good to have a bike with known history.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Tue May 03, 2016 7:51 pm
I haven't seen any photos of him with the bike, but here's one taken during the war.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby utedeej » Tue May 03, 2016 8:29 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby bicyclepassion » Tue May 03, 2016 8:35 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Tue May 03, 2016 8:58 pm
Thanks for the endorsement, Utedeej.utedeej wrote:Warren would be an excellent choice Glen, he is a font of Malvern Star knowledge and help on here.
I just realised that Warren is the serial number guru. It was his thread that I first stumbled upon.
Warwick
PS. Glen Cromie is my approximate neighbourhood. Should have mentioned that before.
Thanks Warren,bicyclepassion wrote:Im in Bairnsdale, Happy to pick it up in Melbourne some time, or get one of my kids to pick it up for me.
I'm actually just north of Warragul. We can work something out. There's no rush to get rid of it. After all, it's been lying around for 30 years since leaving Mildura. I just thought it was time to find it a good home, so it doesn't matter if it takes weeks or a couple of months to get it to you.
Are your kids in Melbourne? If so, which suburbs?
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Fri May 06, 2016 12:40 pm
I've sent you a message with my email address.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby glencromie » Fri May 13, 2016 8:41 pm
Bumpglencromie wrote:Warren,
I've sent you a message with my email address.
Warwick
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby bicyclepassion » Sat May 14, 2016 5:33 am
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby Ant_S » Mon Aug 29, 2016 9:25 pm
I am pretty happy with it. It was listed at $100 which I wasn't willing to pay but the seller got in touch & said he wanted it gone & would take $50 so I went for a look...inevitably ended up with it!
It's a good size for me with ~53ST & 55TT. I'm assuming something around late 80's? It has SR cranks 165mm 46T stamped 88 with original sugino dust caps. Coaster brake hub on original Araya steel chromed rims & Japanese hubs. Its heavy obviously but not as heavy as some old 3 speed Indi 500s I've had in the past.
I've levelled the bars back since the pictures as I realised they looked a bit tilted forwards. Rides nice so this'll be my errand runner/pub bike.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby Clydesdale Scot » Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:36 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby Gee Tee » Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:55 pm
Hi rollin re blue Malvern Star five star track bike. Would the name on the top bar have Graeme Tonkin on it.rollin wrote:Thanks, it was Sydney built.
He bought it in 1970 from a guy who had matching 5 stars, one road and one track.
He never road it once..
Thanks Graeme
PS It sure looks like my old bike
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby pricejo » Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:03 am
Its a Malvern Star Bushranger from around 1988 going by the date codes on the shimano components.
Its got some nice parts lx mountain and triple butted Dynalloy frame.Even has period tioga farmer john tyres.
And some really nice Araya RM20 rims.
https://i.imgur.com/sr3XBw6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IDVEFxF.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/vuHPX5w.jpg
(I hope the photo links work)
I cannot find much info on it has anyone got a catalog from the late 80s that would show this bike?
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:25 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby DaveP » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:40 pm
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby P!N20 » Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:07 pm
I was at the National Sports Museum at the MCG yesterday and they have one of these on display. Silly me forgot to take a photo of the written explanation, but somebody apparently raced it...probably without reflectors, bell and pie plate. Anyone know much about it?funnybike wrote:Hi Folks
I'm looking for a Malvern Star Team 86 funny bike. I bought one of these when I worked at Tom Wallace Cycles back in the 80s. I later sold it to Brett Richardson at Berretto Cycles when he was at Chermside. Would love to find it or one similar. They are pretty distinctive, so if you happen to see one, please let me know. This is my first attempt at an image post so please bear with me.
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Re: Malvern Star Appreciation Society
Postby Eug1 » Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:04 pm
I found this in a pile of bikes today. The owner was asking $50 for it. Worth anything to anybody on here, or tell him he's dreaming?
23 inch CT, 10 speed, seemingly all original groupset etc.
I'm into Shoguns so I'll pass it up, but if anybody on here is keen I can pass along the details.
Cheers, Eugene
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