Freedom W2
OverviewAbout the Malvern Star Freedom W2
The Malvern Star Freedom W2 is a hybrid bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $749 at Ivanhoe Cycles. A flat-bar bike for fitness, commuting and easy weekend riding.
How it comparesThe Freedom W2 against similarly priced bikes
- At $749 it costs less than 71% of the 70 hybrids we list.
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.94, taller (harder on steep climbs) than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (0.88).
- Gears at the back: 9-speed, more than the middle of similarly priced hybrids (8-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 40 mm, about the same as similarly priced hybrids (middle 40 mm).
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SizingWhat size Freedom W2 do I need?
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| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 145 to 157 cm | 4 ft 9 in to 5 ft 2 in |
| S | 155 to 167 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 177 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 198 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 6 in |
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Malvern Star
- Model year
- 2022
- Category
- Hybrid
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Drivetrain
- microSHIFT 2x9-speed
- Brakes
- Disc
- Price
- $749 at Ivanhoe Cycles, was $899. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- microSHIFT Marvo
- Speeds
- 9
- Crank
- Prowheel alloy, 30/46T
- Chainrings
- 46/30
- Cassette
- 11-32
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 160mm
- Wheelset
- Alex TD26 alloy double wall rims (32H), alloy disc hubs
- Stock tyre
- 700x40c
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (backfill 2026-09-27: ivanhoecycles.com.au), verified 2026-09-27. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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