Here goes. I know nothing much about these things.
Bike is: 1961 Malvern Star 3 star roadie, my Dad’s. Not turned a wheel in 15yrs. Not sure about the components, hubs say “Norman” made in France. Brake calipers says “Ventura”. Rear casette is five cog. Horizontal drop-outs. Cotter-pin cranks. Flat ‘bars (was previously road ‘bars).
Frame is a work of art paint wise, not faded, but battered & missing colour here & there.
Wheels are straight but spokes are rusted badly & some broken on the front wheel.
Steering, crank & hubs are binding slightly, but I think it’s down to a re-grease/rebuild.
Before I start I was wondering if I could find out:
1. Can I locate replacement parts – spokes, cogs/chain/chainwheel – for this vintage bike where the orginal items might be cactus.
2. Did this bike originally come fitted with a rear derailuer, as it runs a 5-speed cassette? If so where can I source the original derailiuer, shifter & cabling?
My intention is first to get it in a ridable state (with or without a rear derailuer).
Second step would be to bring it up to a nice restored original condition & be capable for big rides ie 100kms. (I want ot ride it in the Melbourne ‘round the bay ride later this year).
It would be nice to restore the frame paint job as it’s the the highlight of the bike, but would that detract from it’s value if I did? Is it worth anything anyway? (Not that I want to sell it)
If all goes to plan it should be right for a lap of the bay in October & the a quick clean up to hang pride of place in the dinning room (sorry no pool-room) till next year…….
http://server3.uploadit.org/files/Marx748-250505d.jpg
http://server2.uploadit.org/files/Marx748-250505h.jpg
Bike is: 1961 Malvern Star 3 star roadie, my Dad’s. Not turned a wheel in 15yrs. Not sure about the components, hubs say “Norman” made in France. Brake calipers says “Ventura”. Rear casette is five cog. Horizontal drop-outs. Cotter-pin cranks. Flat ‘bars (was previously road ‘bars).
Frame is a work of art paint wise, not faded, but battered & missing colour here & there.
Wheels are straight but spokes are rusted badly & some broken on the front wheel.
Steering, crank & hubs are binding slightly, but I think it’s down to a re-grease/rebuild.
Before I start I was wondering if I could find out:
1. Can I locate replacement parts – spokes, cogs/chain/chainwheel – for this vintage bike where the orginal items might be cactus.
2. Did this bike originally come fitted with a rear derailuer, as it runs a 5-speed cassette? If so where can I source the original derailiuer, shifter & cabling?
My intention is first to get it in a ridable state (with or without a rear derailuer).
Second step would be to bring it up to a nice restored original condition & be capable for big rides ie 100kms. (I want ot ride it in the Melbourne ‘round the bay ride later this year).
It would be nice to restore the frame paint job as it’s the the highlight of the bike, but would that detract from it’s value if I did? Is it worth anything anyway? (Not that I want to sell it)
If all goes to plan it should be right for a lap of the bay in October & the a quick clean up to hang pride of place in the dinning room (sorry no pool-room) till next year…….
http://server3.uploadit.org/files/Marx748-250505d.jpg
http://server2.uploadit.org/files/Marx748-250505h.jpg