Malvern Star brand reborn into the past for 2016 Heritage Range is new direction for historic brand Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By David Rome Published: July 4, 2015 at 10:00 pm The Malvern Star Oppy S2 headlines the new Heritage Range David Rome / Immediate Media Named after Australian pioneering cyclist Hubert Opperman, the Oppy name continues for 2016 David Rome / Immediate Media A CNC seat clamp sits beneath a rich coat of paint David Rome / Immediate Media Shimano road gearing is used on the Oppy S range David Rome / Immediate Media Plenty of tyre clearance for this versatile ‘gravel’ bike David Rome / Immediate Media The year the Australian brand was founded David Rome / Immediate Media Disc brakes for the new Oppy David Rome / Immediate Media Sitting at a lower price is the Malvern Star Oppy S1 David Rome / Immediate Media Shimano Claris 8-speed gearing helps to bring the price down David Rome / Immediate Media The name has struggled for many years, but we suspect this is a positive direction for the iconic brand David Rome / Immediate Media The ladies Malvern Star Vogue 2 is ready for urban riding. It’s also available in a green David Rome / Immediate Media The large front rack includes a generously sized bag David Rome / Immediate Media Lightweight aluminium racks are included David Rome / Immediate Media Twin top tube adds plenty of style David Rome / Immediate Media Where the ladies have the Vogue, the men get the Porter. The Malvern Star Porter 2 is a whole lot lighter than it looks David Rome / Immediate Media Beer and box not included, but the rest is David Rome / Immediate Media Shifting is handled by an 8-speed Shimano Nexus internal geared hub David Rome / Immediate Media Bamboo fenders add a little class without the weight David Rome / Immediate Media