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1880 American Star

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Semi Racing Star description from 1889 Star Catalog:
1239229


1239230
 
Thanks everyone, so in this condition what is this bike worth. Not that I would sell it.
What size is it? To most, that would make a big difference. A bike that fits me would be more valuable than a display bike. The wheel size was chosen based on inseam length.
 
Wheel size does not matter as much with Stars as it does for high wheels (Ordinaries). I am 6'-1" and fit on and ride both my 42" and 48" Stars equally well. The 42" is a little more nimble but just as easy to ride as the 48". I have not ridden a 39" Star so can not say if the same fit and ride-ability would apply for me on the smaller wheel.

From 1889 Star catalog:
1246922
 
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The easiest way to identify an "American" (it's a model designation, like Special, or semi-racing, not a reference to the country in which it was built) is the spring above the front fork. It is the only model with that. Pony is a size designation, anything 45 and under is a Pony, with the exception of the 39 x 24 and Rover models. Specials are the most common models I see out there. All models were available in Pony sizes.
 
also semi Racing is basically a special without the spring between the steering column and the main leaf spring
 
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