Before I was old enough to be playing with 4 wheels I was well and truly into all old things with 2 wheels. Still am actually, but live in a very hilly area at the moment and never have the motivation to drag a bike out. After seeing some of the bikes on here I've been motivated to take soem photos of my collection. Enjoy!
My first ever dragster, paid about $250 for it, all original 1975 Myer Speed (rebadged Malvern Star Dragstar). The longest frame I have ever seen on a dragster (21"), a bit rusty but great to ride still with the Shimano 3spd
1979 Schwinn Stingray Beach Cruiser, These were never exported to Australia, so I have no idea how it got here, only original part now is the frame. the forks are aftermarket, the hubs are period, Elephant drum on the front and 3spd Shimano on the rear. Easily the worst bike I have ever ridden dynamically, the proportions are terrible, it weighs a tonne and the brakes barely slow it. Forsale now on the 'bay as I have too many other rides that are easier.
Hustler Custom SS, very rare Melbourne built bikes with a very cool name. I bought this one as a bare rough frame, powdercoated it and built it up with all the parts from a Kmart kids MTB, so its now 5spd, alloy rims, V brakes and actually quite fun and easy to ride.
My next Hustler Custom SS (Isn't it the coolest bike name ever?) all original, slowly trying to salvage the original paint and decals from beneath the white housepaint. all chrome is stuffed, but its still cool as hell.
Finally, my Magneet, 1940's but the Duch company was building teh same bike in the 20's, all original including the lamps, amazingly nicely proportioned frame for 'round town riding, I'm sorely tempted to leave it mostly as is, and just add soem deep-V rims and a single speed fixy hub, maybe some period drop bars.
My first ever dragster, paid about $250 for it, all original 1975 Myer Speed (rebadged Malvern Star Dragstar). The longest frame I have ever seen on a dragster (21"), a bit rusty but great to ride still with the Shimano 3spd
1979 Schwinn Stingray Beach Cruiser, These were never exported to Australia, so I have no idea how it got here, only original part now is the frame. the forks are aftermarket, the hubs are period, Elephant drum on the front and 3spd Shimano on the rear. Easily the worst bike I have ever ridden dynamically, the proportions are terrible, it weighs a tonne and the brakes barely slow it. Forsale now on the 'bay as I have too many other rides that are easier.
Hustler Custom SS, very rare Melbourne built bikes with a very cool name. I bought this one as a bare rough frame, powdercoated it and built it up with all the parts from a Kmart kids MTB, so its now 5spd, alloy rims, V brakes and actually quite fun and easy to ride.
My next Hustler Custom SS (Isn't it the coolest bike name ever?) all original, slowly trying to salvage the original paint and decals from beneath the white housepaint. all chrome is stuffed, but its still cool as hell.
Finally, my Magneet, 1940's but the Duch company was building teh same bike in the 20's, all original including the lamps, amazingly nicely proportioned frame for 'round town riding, I'm sorely tempted to leave it mostly as is, and just add soem deep-V rims and a single speed fixy hub, maybe some period drop bars.
