Just finished complete teardown and reassembly of my son's 1973-74-75 era Star. Searching Bike Forums and other sites has yielded only some bits of information about this Japanese manufactured bicycle. Curious if anyone has anymore to add...
Previous threads include:
2-7offsuit, and
boneshaker79.
Likely made by Miyata, this example has a very similar SR/Shimano component mix as the mid-range offerings shown here in a
'74 catalog. Frame serial number (B376076) is Miyata-format for 1973.
Apparently the Star branded bikes were sold locally in Minneapolis at
The Alt Bike & Board shop. I told my son to ride it in there next spring and ask the oldest person behind the counter if they recognize it.
Obviously the saddle, and possibly the seat post are later. Suntour bar-end shifters may or may not be original... no marks evident from stem-mounted shifters. Not sure about the Shimano-hubbed 27" Araya steel wheelset.
More pics:
Non-forged rear drop/Crane GS derailleur
Head badge
Drive side
Falk SL66 label
Miyata seat post bolt
Serial number
Left side view
Components:
Frame: 23” steel, non-forged (but chromed) drops, Falk SL66 label on frame
Steering stem: SR (Sakae Ringyo )
Bars: SR Sakae Custom Road Champion
Levers: Dia-Compe Gran Compe, touring
Brakes: Shimano Tourney
Front derailleur: Shimano EB-200 Titlist
Rear derailleur: Shimano Crane GS
Shifters: Suntour bar-end
Crank/rings: SR Royal-5, LA-5 54/46
Pedals: Kyokuto PRO ACE
Seat post: SR Custom P-6
Wheels: Araya 27x 1 1/4 w/o HP, Shimano high flange with QR
Freewheel: Shimano 333 (14, 17, 22, 28, 34) with 333 spoke protector
Sun just popped out... I may be able to ride it today, although need to add a few more links to the new chain.
Bryan