Ricohman, your pictures of a new-looking Apollo Triathlon triggered memories of the purchase of mine, identical, new, in Edmonton in spring of 1986. It proved to be the best bike ever--nimble, durable, practical, fun, and so light! (I tried attaching a photo here but I haven't posted enough yet.) It had been through a lot and has had much meticulous maintenance & TLC over many years. It became my preferred combo utility/recreation bike.
I found this useful thread you started when I looked for information to prepare a Theft Report. Yes, to my great dismay and sadness, my cherished bike was stolen last week! I'm doing everything I can think of to recover it, and fingers are crossed.
I agree that the pair of Apollo and Cambrio Rio were an awesome find for you! It's not clear which was the one you were 'going to be keeping for yourself''. You took that reunion ride quite a long time ago. Your post threw fuel on my kindled idea that, in the worst case of this theft scenario, maybe--maybe!--I would be able to reconstitute the Apollo experience that's been part of my life and biking hobby for 35 years. Will I be able to find somewhere another Apollo Triathlon to fill this shocking, misfortunate vacancy?
Do you still own the Apollo? If so, would you consider selling it? ...to someone who knows this bike thoroughly, has encountered not a better one anywhere (though I'm sure vintage enthusiasts could point to many brands and models of distinguished reputation and performance from this era), and who would sublimate his theft-victim distress-energy into nurturing, preserving and enjoying a fine and ideal substitute for his beloved Apollo Triathlon?
Regardless, I can tell you from experience that you have a prize specimen there. At the very least, thanks for a great picture set for my files, and to all the thread responders for their useful and interesting details about the Apollo story.