Please help identify Shimano groupset
04-07-16, 07:49 PM
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Please help identify Shimano groupset
I just picked up another project...an Apollo Regent from the early 80's. Needs work but should be nice after refurbishment, this is a very lightweight bike (well for me at least)! 700c rims, I have already dropped the rear wheel at the LBS to rebuild it since the bearings were quite loose.
Anyhow, it's got Shimano components, no words other than Shimano, and a sorta trident-looking symbol. Doesn't appear in their '82 catalog unless I'm missing something:
Any good or did I just waste $40 (plus the LBS cost) on this bike?
Anyhow, it's got Shimano components, no words other than Shimano, and a sorta trident-looking symbol. Doesn't appear in their '82 catalog unless I'm missing something:
Any good or did I just waste $40 (plus the LBS cost) on this bike?
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04-07-16, 08:01 PM
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Thanks! The cranks are not Shimano (they are Takagi AR-T) but the FD, RD, shifters (downtube) and brakes are the Golden Arrow. Looks like I did OK....
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That is first generation Shimano 105, also known as Golden Arrrow, it was manufactured 1983-1986 inclusive. Your Apollo should have an open code serial number (format, yy mm xxxxx) on the lower, non-drive of the seat tube. This will tell you the exact manufacturing date.
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