Summary
Racing bicycle used by Hubert Opperman to set the 24 hour world record in 1927.
This particular bicycle is a "Tour de France" model, made by Malvern Star Bruce Small Pty. Ltd - a company Opperman was heavily involved in during his cycling career.
On 5-6 October 1927, Opperman set a world record for unpaced road cycling over a single 24 hour period, covering 416 miles from Mt. Gambier to Melbourne.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Bruce Small Pty Ltd, Malvern Star Cycle & Motor Co, 31 Mar 1931
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Manufacturer
Bruce Small Pty Ltd, 325 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1927
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User
Mr Hubert F. Opperman, Victoria & South Australia, Australia, 1927
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Inscriptions
Stamped "17713" on rear right-hand axle bracket and "J123" on the underside frame member where it joins the crank axle housing. Also embossed "CHATER-LEA" on underside of crank axle housing.
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Overall Dimensions
175.4 cm (Length), 40.5 cm (Width), 92.6 cm (Height), 12 kg (Weight)
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Dimensions
180 cm (Length), 45 cm (Width), 100 cm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Maximum dimensions
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