Reid Retro Beach Cruiser vs Malvern Star Sprint 2
A side by side comparison of two commuter bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Reid Retro Beach Cruiser is the lower-priced of the two.
Key differences
- Price: the Retro Beach Cruiser costs $339 less at the prices shown.
- Frame: steel on the Retro Beach Cruiser, aluminium on the Sprint 2.
- Gearing: 1x1 on the Retro Beach Cruiser, 7-speed Shimano Tourney on the Sprint 2.
- Stock tyres: about 56 mm wide on the Retro Beach Cruiser, 32 mm on the Sprint 2.
Worked out from each bike's published specification and the price shown on its page. The full side by side table and a to-scale geometry overlay are below.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $319.99Lowest | $659 | |
| RRP | $479.99 | $659 | |
| Price source | At Reid Cycles, was $479.99. In stock, checked 4 Nov 2026. | At Ivanhoe Cycles, was $759. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | ivanhoecycles.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Steel | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Not published | Chromoly | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Not published | Double wall alloy rims (32H), Shimano Tourney hubs | |
| Wheel size | 27.5-inch | Not published | |
| Stock tyres | 27.5x2.2 | 700x32c | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Single speed, coaster brake | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | 1x | Not published | |
| Crank | Not published | Shimano TY301, 48/38/28T | |
| Chainrings | 44 | 48/38/28 | |
| Cassette | Not published | 12-28 | |
| Cassette speeds | 1 | 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 | Coaster brake (rear hub) | Tektro alloy V-brake | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | Not published | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 69.5 deg | Not published | |
| Seat angle | 70.0 deg | Not published | |
| Wheelbase | 1,185 mm | Not published | |
| BB drop | 45 mm | Not published | |
Geometry overlay
None of these bikes has a full published geometry chart in our data yet, so there is nothing to draw to scale. Add a bike marked "geometry" in the search to see the overlay.
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.