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BICYCLES MANUFACTURED 1960-1980
| These are some of the bicycles owned by the Canberra Bicycle Museum, as representative of this era. |
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Mens Roadster (1960's) Built by Malvern Star Cycles, Malvern, Victoria; called a Skidstar. This bicycle represents a departure from the standard Malvern Star bicycles, whose frame design remained largely unchanged since 1920. This design was introduced as a marketing ploy to boost bicycle sales in the 1960's, when demand was low. Special features of this bicycle are: cantilevered frame design, top tube Sturmey Archer hubgear speed shift, handlebars, Altemburger side pull caliper brakes and 2 in 1 headlamp/speedometer combination. [#432 ] |
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Track Bicycle (1960) Manufactured by Cinelli, Cino & Co, Milan, Italy, using best quality "Columbus" tubing. Such is the high quality of a Cinelli frame, that from 1960- 1970, the company had a virtual monopoly on track frames. Cinelli frames and components are known for their innovative designs resulting in superior aerodynamics and increased strength. This bicycle was ridden by Morrie Stout in the Austral Wheel race in 1960. [#501] |
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Child's Racer (1960) Unknown French manufacturer. This bicycle is an example of a purpose built child's racer for ages 12 to 14 years. The components are of superior quality to the majority of childrens bicycles. [#634] |
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Trishaw (1960) Built in Malaysia and was still in use in 1984 when it was purchased. It is typical of the many pedicabs designed for carrying passengers around Asian cities with flat terrain. [#261] |
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Child's Bicycle (1960's) Made by Cyclops, Sydney, Australia. One of the many types of children's bicycles available in the 1960's and early 70's, before the arrival of BMX bikes in Australia in 1977. [#347] |
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Ladies Commuter (1961) Manufactured by Malvern Star Cycles, Malvern, Victoria. This bicycle has the smaller diameter wheel size of 26" x 1 3/8". The larger diameter wheel size of 28" x 1 3/8" was gradually phased out in Australia by the late 1950's. Purchased new in 1961 by Mr. J. Wilson of Campbell, ACT for his daughter. [#538] |
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Portable Bicycle (1965) Designed and manufactured by Dr. Alex Moulton in Bradford on Avon, U.K. The Moulton bicycle was launched in 1962 and it represented a radical departure to improve on the established diamond frame design. The Moulton employed a compact, simple front and rear suspension that allowed for a smooth ride despite the small 16" x 1 3/8" wheel size. [#523] |
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Mens Track Bike (1969) Custom built frame by Russell Tollis of Mascot Cycles, Sydney. It has a fixed gear with a 54 tooth front chainring. [#597] |
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Paced Racing Cycle (1970's) Note the two headsets and smaller diameter front wheel. These were to bring the rider closer to the racing machine in front of him. The rider tucked in behind the pacing cycle to reduce wind resistance and was pulled along in the partial vacuum created by the pacer. [#118] |
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Child's Bicycle (1975) Built by Malvern Star Cycles Co. in Victoria and called a "Dragstar", an early type of BMX cycle. It was considered a fun cycle, with trendsetting parts and accessories, such as highrise handlebars, streamers and a special frame with a low centre of gravity. They were often used for stunt riding. [#728 ] |