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Post by vicval01 on Nov 17, 2007 7:19:16 GMT 10
Hiya. I can't sleep at nights. I have become obsessed with the Malvern Star Skidstar, and the 1960 Speedwell. They came with a curved top bar in the frame. I want one. I need one, well maybe two...or three...
Anyway, I would be most appreciative for any leads toward a bike in any condition, even a frame would be a start. Thanks! Vic.
vicval01@gmail.com
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Post by tomac on Nov 17, 2007 20:49:13 GMT 10
I have a malvern star skidstar frame. Undercoated and ready to go. Took 27" wheels. Also a speedwell men's cruiser which you could take all the parts off, they were pretty much the same. Except for the sturmey-archer top tube shifter. But I have a couple of those too.
- Joel
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Post by vicval01 on Nov 18, 2007 9:14:31 GMT 10
 Hey Joel! Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me how much you want for them both? As it happens I'm not far from Canberra, so I'd be happy to come around. Cheers, Vic
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Post by tomac on Nov 20, 2007 13:16:20 GMT 10
$300 for the pair. The speedwell came from the Canberra Bicycle museum, and is a good example of the time. I tracked down and replaced a couple of things to complete its authenticity and it's pretty right. I'll include the top tube dragster shifter with that, but you'll have to find (or make, should be easy after a trip to the hardware store) the clamp to hold it onto the top tube. You'll also have to find a bottom bracket to suit the skidstar frame. I'll try and find you a couple of leads.
- Joel
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Post by tomac on Nov 20, 2007 13:18:08 GMT 10
also, the collection would be from a place just off the murrumbateman-gundaroo road, that's where the frame and bike are being stored. I'll bring the small stuff out with me from here. I guess that's closer for you too.
- Joel
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Post by vicval01 on Nov 21, 2007 8:25:26 GMT 10
;D Hi Joel, That's fabulous, let me know when and where.
Also, re the Victory Tri - A, I'm happy to send some pics, is there a way to post them on this board? Alternatively I could email them to you. I tried using your email address as listed on this board, but it bounced.
Cheers!
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Post by jacky on Nov 21, 2007 16:02:31 GMT 10
Like his cheques.
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Post by tomac on Nov 21, 2007 17:12:03 GMT 10
lies! The bank closed my cheque account for dishonourment! anyway. The place to upload trials or trials related or related to people who ride or rode trials is here: www.observedtrials.net/ul/then just paste the URLs into this thread. Or the other. Whichever you fancy. Could meet you out here on friday perhaps. If the weather is good. - Joel |
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Post by vicval01 on Nov 22, 2007 8:34:02 GMT 10
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Post by tomac on Nov 22, 2007 9:28:18 GMT 10
OK friday now out for me, I'm working it seems. Sorry. Weekend is good, or wednesday next week. As for the repco, it looks to be pretty uninteresting. Just a mass-produced roadie from the early 90s. might fetch you $60 on ebay... You're better off turning it into a singlespeed for your own use. Take all that rubbish off it, It'll go faster. Hell paint it red and call it a Colnago.
- Joel
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Post by vicval01 on Nov 22, 2007 9:34:41 GMT 10
Ok, weekend is good. I'll chop up the Repco and make up something bigger. Thanks for your input! Vic
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Post by tomac on Nov 22, 2007 10:18:39 GMT 10
PM me a phone number I can get you on so I can contact you.
- Joel
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Hey Joel! Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me how much you want for them both? As it happens I'm not far from Canberra, so I'd be happy to come around. Cheers, Vic
