Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
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Postby im_no_pro » Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:42 pm
Have started rebuilding mine, decided to give it it's own thread to avoid clogging this one up.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby TedDancin » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:00 pm
Don't be afraid of centrepull brakes, I've been running those same ones on my commuter all year with aero levers, and they work really well, much better than any single pivot sidepull I've ever used.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Apollo3 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:54 pm
I hope!TedDancin wrote:Nice work, should make you one very nice Apollo when you decide which one to work with.
Only concern is that the cables for the centrepulls are old, I don't want them breaking going full tilt down a hill! With the side pulls at least I can replace the cable, I've not seen replacement cable sets for centrepulls.Don't be afraid of centrepull brakes, I've been running those same ones on my commuter all year with aero levers, and they work really well, much better than any single pivot sidepull I've ever used.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Apollo3 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:38 pm
Did a quick search and found whole centre pull calipers, I'll look further tonight. One would assume centre pull would be a more efficient brake.singlespeedscott wrote:Just look up dia compe brakes on eBay and you'll find some cables. I love old centre pulls. Easily better brakes than any older single pivot side pull.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Kermit TF » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:13 pm
Sell me the black one...its actually my size
Been looking for a large frame IV but to no avail......pleeeeeease !!
I have heaps of apollo 80s parts if you get stuck.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Apollo3 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:12 pm
I'll be in touchKermit TF wrote:Nice finds...
Sell me the black one...its actually my size
Been looking for a large frame IV but to no avail......pleeeeeease !!
I have heaps of apollo 80s parts if you get stuck.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby FuzzyDropbear » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:02 am
Bah, just use the old, foot on the back tyre brake. lol. I had to do it to my Apollo all the way home the other week in the wet cause the brakes didn't work very well on the steel rims.... But then again, it was the final straw for my hiking shoes hahaa.Apollo3 wrote:...I don't want them breaking going full tilt down a hill! With the side pulls at least I can replace the cable, I've not seen replacement cable sets for centrepulls.
That yellow III looks like it's in great nick though!
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby LugNut » Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:27 pm
Buy a few, because unfortunately Loose Screws is about to close.
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d= ... 5668323070" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And, ta da! Dia Compe centre pull stickers!
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d= ... 5668323070" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Apollo3 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:01 pm
Thanks for the link!LugNut wrote:Here's the cables.
Buy a few, because unfortunately Loose Screws is about to close.
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d= ... 5668323070" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And, ta da! Dia Compe centre pull stickers!
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d= ... 5668323070" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Clydesdale Scot » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:29 am
or you could try these pair of shoesFuzzyDropbear wrote:
Bah, just use the old, foot on the back tyre brake. lol. I had to do it to my Apollo all the way home the other week in the wet cause the brakes didn't work very well on the steel rims.... But then again, it was the final straw for my hiking shoes hahaa.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby FuzzyDropbear » Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:55 am
Cheers.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Clydesdale Scot » Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:19 pm
They also are much quieter than regular rubber blocks.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Kermit TF » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:33 pm
Or you can install some S1+2 calipers and 1" MC or Arizona ZC conversion...FuzzyDropbear wrote:Yep, that would have been the preferred way to go. When I got home, first thing I did was to go and order new pads for it and realign the calipers (this was also the first ride since I bought it, brakes were fine in the dry, just didn't like the wet). Now with new pads, they work pretty good, I think the front caliper is due to be replaced so that's the next thing on the list.
Cheers.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby FuzzyDropbear » Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:31 am
Geez, she'd stop on a dime with the Arizona conversion Might have to upgrade the wheels to take the extra forces though, lucky she's a steel frame, break out the MIGKermit TF wrote:Or you can install some S1+2 calipers and 1" MC or Arizona ZC conversion...FuzzyDropbear wrote:Yep, that would have been the preferred way to go. When I got home, first thing I did was to go and order new pads for it and realign the calipers (this was also the first ride since I bought it, brakes were fine in the dry, just didn't like the wet). Now with new pads, they work pretty good, I think the front caliper is due to be replaced so that's the next thing on the list.
Cheers.
I'd had a look at those pads when I was getting some new ones, but didn't know if they actually worked as described. The Apollo mostly gets ridden in the dry so the new pads are good. How does the leather part go in dry weather? It doesn't wear excessively does it?Clydesdale Scot wrote:these brake shoes have a leather strip, designed for better stopping in the wet when using steel rims. Click on the image for details.
They also are much quieter than regular rubber blocks.
Cheers mate.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby FuzzyDropbear » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:03 pm
Took the Apollo out for the first 'proper' road ride that I've done and have to say it's a ripper of a bike, very impressed. Even though it's a heavy, low end machine, she still made the climbs and descents without a hitch (apart from losing the top chainring on the descent which annoyingly made me miss out on the 60+km/hr max speed that I'd been aiming for). Did a loop out to Mount Buninyong, the biggest hill we have in the area, put the Jag on my shoulder and ran up to the top of the viewing platform and took a couple of photos.
I think an updated crankset is on the cards as it's geared more towards the flats (I think), so I might have to hunt down something that will make the hills a little easier. The biggest climb was a cat. 3 and amazes me how those tour guys do those steeper climbs. I was disappointed to see that the nationals road course only goes part way up the Mount and so the King of the Mountain stage misses the steepest parts, I'd be disappointed if I were those boys. lol.
and I made a new friend on my way around the back of Mt. Buninyong...
Cheers,
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Lots of steel bikes » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:16 pm
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Kermit TF » Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:05 pm
I will call her black betty...
After a total rip down, she was taken to the guru of sandbasters at A&A sandblasting....the frame turned out to be in top nick much to my relief. Then she was driven down the road in Fyshwick to the regions best powdercoaters, Canfab Engineering for a "special" black coat and deep gloss, their workmanship is unreal.
Betty is on the stand and will receive her plastic surgery over the next few weeks..
Pics soon of the awesome job by Canfab.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Rob74 » Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:06 pm
Frame looks right size for me KermitTF....I'm pleased you snaffled it."Kermit TF"black IV.. now in my possession.
=>> Looking forward to seeing it finished It'll go well with the GOLD V from the Central Coast.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Apollo3 » Fri Aug 09, 2013 6:43 pm
Can't wait to see it!Kermit TF wrote:That horrific, rusty, basketcase black IV at the top of this page is now in my possession...many thanks to Aaron. I just had to rescue it.
I will call her black betty...
After a total rip down, she was taken to the guru of sandbasters at A&A sandblasting....the frame turned out to be in top nick much to my relief. Then she was driven down the road in Fyshwick to the regions best powdercoaters, Canfab Engineering for a "special" black coat and deep gloss, their workmanship is unreal.
Betty is on the stand and will receive her plastic surgery over the next few weeks..
Pics soon of the awesome job by Canfab.
Sneak peak of my rebuild, decal pic isn't the best! Crappy iPhone camera... It's a metallic red.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Kermit TF » Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:18 pm
Who did the paint ?....I see Brents looked after you.
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Re: Apollophiles - The Apollo Appreciation Thread
Postby Apollo3 » Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:54 pm
Mobile Fabrications in Queanbeyan did both the blasting and powder coated, red with a clear coat.Kermit TF wrote:Looking good Aaron..
Who did the paint ?....I see Brents looked after you.
He has furnished me with decals, not sure of being looked after - $80 a set, a co worker brought out the wrong package it contained a couple of set or more marked at $65...
But all good, at least I got some for it!
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