Originally Posted by
wrk101
Usually, an Apollo with steel rims is something I would avoid. But free? Great! And its a mixte which makes all the difference IMHO.
It has several of the typical bottom end features many pointed out above to avoid: steel rims, turkey levers, nutted axles, claw derailleur hanger (guess on my part), steel seat post, stem shifters, stamped steel side stand, steel handlebars, very likely high ten steel frame. If it was not a mixte, in my area I would take it directly to my favorite thrift store and donate it, as it would not be worth the time or $$ to rehab. But as a mixte, it will command a nice premium.
Hah
I almost ignored the bike when I first saw it, but it looked strange so I wheeled it home and discovered that it is what you said, a "Mixte". I thought it was funny when I was checking it out this morning very briefly how it was pretty much everything people said to avoid.
I don't know what the rear derailer type is, and you're right, it is 012 Hi Ten.