Reid Ladies Petite 24 vs Malvern Star Sprint 2
A side by side comparison of two commuter bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Reid Ladies Petite 24 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
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| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $429.99Lowest | $659 | |
| RRP | $429.99 | $659 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Reid Cycles, checked 27 Oct 2026) | RRP AUD (Ivanhoe Cycles) | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | ivanhoecycles.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Steel | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Steel | Chromoly | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Double wall alloy rims, alloy standard axle hubs | Double wall alloy rims (32H), Shimano Tourney hubs | |
| Wheel size | 24-inch | Not published | |
| Stock tyres | 24x1 3/8 whitewall | 700x32c | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | 1x | Not published | |
| Crank | Not published | Shimano TY301, 48/38/28T | |
| Chainrings | Not published | 48/38/28 | |
| Cassette | 14-28 | 12-28 | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 7 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 1.00 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 4.00 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Promax dual pivot caliper brake | Tektro alloy V-brake | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Petite | Not published | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 71.0 deg | Not published | |
| Seat angle | 73.0 deg | Not published | |
| Chainstay | 440 mm | Not published | |
| BB drop | 35 mm | Not published | |
Geometry overlay
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BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.