Feeling Blue?
Before they sent their manufacturing to China, Malvern Star had some great bikes that rivalled the best of the US giants. The SuperMax CrMo is every bit as good as Redline MX2 or PL-20 and was fitted with top of the range parts.
I have a frame for this build that started life as a Speedwell Sting CrMo but will be built into a Malvern Star SuperMax CrMo as they are identical frames. I went to the trouble of getting some Sting pads and decals made up but I was unhappy with the pads .. and then I got hold of a set of SuperMax CrMo pads. Luckily everything else is the same between the two bikes!
As you can see, I have found an original bell for the bike. I am guessing that these are pretty rare as most bells and reflectors would have been stripped from the bike when new. I also have found the correct Nitto MX-2 stem but it is polished alloy rather than anodised like the original. I am still deciding whether to take it to an anodising shop I have found near me or leave it as is.
Lastly, I am really happy with the way the Ukai rims and Suzue hubs have come up. My other builds to date have used anodised Araya rims but I wanted this build to look different so hunted around for a set of steel, chrome rims. These UKAI rims were still in the original protective wrapper and are mint .. not bad for $100!
Other Parts
Building classic bikes is like a big, expensive jigsaw puzzle. Often you see a part you are not quite ready for but you know that it is either rare or cheap and, thus, you buy it in the hope that one day you will use it or sell it again at a profit.
In collecting parts, I have managed to collect a number of differently coloured sets ready for that next build ..
- Gold Parts
- Black Parts
- Chrome Parts
I am always on the lookout for parts - ideally NOS, mint condition - if you are selling any or would like to make me an offer for some of mine, contact me.
Wanted to Buy
If you have any of the following parts for sale or wish to buy some of mine, contact me. Please note, I generally only buy NOS or mint-condition, second-hand parts.
March 08, 2011 A blue anodised Nitto MX-2 head stem for an upcoming Speedwell Sting or Malvern Star SuperMax CrMo build ..
February 04, 2011 To complete my Kuwahara KZ-1, I am looking for a NOS blue Elina Lightning Bolt seat..
For Sale
February 16, 2011 In addition to the Sting CrMo decals (below), I also have a couple of sets of Speedwell Sting MKI decals. Again, these were professionally printed and look a million bucks!
January 11, 2011 I have had some Speedwell Sting CrMo decals printed for a build of mine. They were professionally printed by Glynn in QLD and make a great addition to any restore ..
