Hard Rubbish/Flea market finds

[Mulger bill]

Riding home this arvo I come across a bike lying on the path. Apollo Eclipse, I'm guessing it was a garage sale reject as the price tag of $8- on the stem was texta'd over and it had "free" written on both sides of the top tube. A call to the local plod for advice suggested it was mine in two weeks. Low end gaspipe methinks with no hanger and very low end bits but the hubs and 700c rims look reasonable. I'll strip it down eventually and see what comes of it. Might get a beer bike out of it.

What''s the best way to derust old gal spokes?

[lunar_c]

I've had good results with autosol and steel wool, followed by a wipe down with a clean rag .. and a bit of wax or silicone spray to ward off rust.

[Mulger bill]

Thanks for that, I'll give it a go soon.

[lunar_c]

Good stuff. I found it worked pretty well for about 6 months until the bike got rained on one day Doesn't help we live close to the coast though.

What sort of bike was it? I built up an Apollo Delta II for my brother recently with Ultegra 9 speed and some deep V Rigida rims on 105 hubs and it cranked along, and was just under 11kg with pedals. Really nice bike (700C spacing and proper geometry) although it was only 4130 Cr Mo plain gauge, I certainly don't descriminate anymore if the frame is of reasonable geometry (ie no long head tubes and lazy angles), the right size and has forged drop outs. We're both 6'5" so finding cast off frames in our size is hard

Could be a fun build!

[austy37]

If anyone is in Canberra I was just at the tip shop and there was a Raleigh 'lady' I think with 531 tubes, he wanted $50 and I don't think I would ever ride i, so i left it there but it might be nice for someone's lady friend?

[Lioness]

I've posted these elsewhere on the forums but I found these on ebay. Not free, but not expensive at all.


$20


$40

These will be my first project bikes.

[peachy]

Not sure its retro judging from the components, but what is this little bike I scored from the tip shop?

[darkhorse75]

Wow, dual suspension, internal gears and foldable? very interesting.

[koen]

Wow! Excellent find in a Moulton. There is probably a whole thread for Moulton fans. Google it

[peachy]

Its made really well, its engineered like a bridge, although the piece that connects the two sides together has come off and needs to be brazed on again. Worth doing?

Thanks Koen, ill have a look

[EDIT] ebay uk has the exact same bike for sale but in much better condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moulton-Pashley-Landrover-APB-Unisex-Bike-Mint-Condition-Separable-/300643385088?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item45ffbdff00

[HappyHumber]

Wow.. did Rifraf crack the 5h!ts and bust up his Moulton before he set off across the country???

[CommuRider]

How the heck anyone would throw that away is beyond me!!! If you ever want to sell that @peachy you will get some interest on here. Wish it was a cool racing green colour though...and a Land Rover ltd edn too.

[peachy]

I'd never heard of the name until I read about Alex Moulton, didnt realise there is such a following. The frame needs to be repaired. Thanks for the help, cant believe my luck

[Stuey]

Peachy, check out Rifraf's signature... "Moulton Landrover APB".

Interesting use of the hub gears and derailleur. Didn't know that.

[rifraf]

I'd never heard of the name until I read about Alex Moulton, didnt realise there is such a following. The frame needs to be repaired. Thanks for the help, cant believe my luck

Great find Peachy - I'm envious as hell
They're a bit on the heavy side but offer a comfy ride.
You want a very competent frame builder for that repair.
I'm sure someone could do it.
Once you've gone Moulton, not many return

[rifraf]

How the heck anyone would throw that away is beyond me!!! If you ever want to sell that @peachy you will get some interest on here. Wish it was a cool racing green colour though...and a Land Rover ltd edn too.

That was the 2nd colour option.
Only Yellow or British Racing Green

[peachy]

Great find Peachy - I'm envious as hell
They're a bit on the heavy side but offer a comfy ride.
You want a very competent frame builder for that repair.
I'm sure someone could do it.
Once you've gone Moulton, not many return

Wow! that looks the business! Id love to ride it but just dont have the time and money to get it repaired. I might flip it on flea bay. Thanks rifraf

[rifraf]

I might flip it on flea bay. Thanks rifraf

Appreciate hearing about it if you do as I may be in a position to bid myself.
Spare frame parts would be fairly rocking horse dropping like these days considering the bike is of around 13 years old.
What State is the bike situated in?
If you decide to keep it yourself and need any info, just drop me a line anytime and I'll try to see you right with what ever info you need.
The NSW Moulton dealer is Clarrance Street Cycles but I get the feeling that they dont know much about the product (which is fair enough as they only got the dealership recently).

[CommuRider]

@rifraf

If you want parts, this listing may be of interest

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-MALV ... 212wt_1136

[peachy]

Appreciate hearing about it if you do as I may be in a position to bid myself.
Spare frame parts would be fairly rocking horse dropping like these days considering the bike is of around 13 years old.
What State is the bike situated in?
If you decide to keep it yourself and need any info, just drop me a line anytime and I'll try to see you right with what ever info you need.
The NSW Moulton dealer is Clarrance Street Cycles but I get the feeling that they dont know much about the product (which is fair enough as they only got the dealership recently).

I've sent you a message.

[Stuey]

Rifraf, was I right about the gears? If so, how many ratios does it have?

[rifraf]

I've sent you a message.

Checking it now

[rifraf]

Rifraf, was I right about the gears? If so, how many ratios does it have?

Hi Stuey,
yes it utilises an internal hub - 3 speed.
It has a single chainring on the cranks and a seven speed cassette.
21 speed in all for the Landrover.
The newer model APB came with 24 and the latest incarnation (TSR27) has 27

[rifraf]

@rifraf

If you want parts, this listing may be of interest

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-MALV ... 212wt_1136

Hi CommuRider,
thanks heaps for the thought and link.
The parts are very model specific however and few interchange.
Those older models have a following and I've no doubt that someone will snap it up
to restore to its former glory.
Cheers

[CommuRider]

No prob. The rear rack set up is something I have never come across!