Hey everyone,

New to this forum an was just wondering if anyone can provide me with some advice an information on my Apollo bike. Anything is appreciated.

I’m planning on selling it as I’m no longer in need of this bike. But I don’t know much about it as well. So would like to find out more information to be a bit more knowledgeable when it comes to pricing it and answering any question to a perspective buyer.


thanks for all the help!

unfortunately since I’m new I don’t have 10 post, so I can’t share my images here.

Welcome to BikeForums

What will lead to better answers to your question is posting photo's. You can already do that in an album on your profile. Then someone else could assist in placing them here.

Hi all, I have an Apollo that I take out on occasions, its my "Sunday drive" bike. Its an Apollo II, Made In Japan, the crest/badge on the front is black and red on the outside and while on the inside with gold on the edges. The seat even has Apollo on the rear. One part of the handle bar that is exposed has an "N" stamped into it with the wreath around it. The detail is amazing and its a truly lovely bicycle to ride indeed. I placed a photo in my profile area.

Thanks DanseMacabre, I have made an album in my profile. So if anyone here would like to link them for me that would be great!

Thanks again!

Hello [MENTION=568079]SChis[/MENTION] and welcome to the forum.

Here is a link to your album: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/568079

I have only seen a few pictures of an Apollo Concourse. It was probably manufactured between 1980 and 1983. The serial number will help to determine when the frame was manufactured. I do not know the tubeset used for the frame.

CNsylvester album: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/29981673

An Australian Apollo II from about 1980, based upon the "Made in Japan" label.

Thanks Hummer , I have the bike stored elsewhere so when I have the opportunity I will check for the serial number for a better indication of date.

When browsing online there doesn't seem to be much information about the Apollo Concourse. So definitely would be nice to know a bit more if anyone here has had one or just knows anything more in general. Also would appreciate any recommendation of how much it could be worth.

Thank you !

Hummer found the serial number located on the bottom bracket between the pedals of my Apollo concourse.

K0111132

SChis, thanks for posting the serial number.

The serial number has the same format as some Apollo Cobra frames. These Cobra frames were made in Hong Kong.

Many Chimo brand frames were made by Hong Kong Bicycle. Your frame has a strong resemblance to the Chimo Centaur model, but the fork has a different crown. Both have Suntour forged dropouts. The Chimo Centaur dropouts are Suntour GTW dropout.

I cannot give a year for the bicycle based on the serial number. Some of the component on the bicycle may have date codes.

Just got one shot, was on a (off,actually) schedule.
It's obviously a mongrel, but not a bad one.
The downtube pips for the shifters and bb guide are the first I've seen of that pattern - and just having the bb one is uncommon.

Hello!

I’ve come across an Apollo on Marketplace (while searching for a diamond in the rough dad bike) that I’m not sure what to make of. I’m trying to get some details from the elderly beneficiary who was given the bike by a neighbour who moved and so far the only details I can get is that it has a Suntour XCM 3040 rear derailleur and appears to be a ‘Touchstone’ model, though the decal is half covered in tape, so I’m making a bit of a guess there.

Anyone heard of this model or know where it lands on the spectrum? (I’m waffling on this vs a Nishiki Bushwhacker and thinking the latter…)

Apollo Concourse frameset. Champion 2 decal. Otherwise nothing fancy. Not Kuwahara serial.

I have an opportunity to purchase a MK V frame set and wondering it might be worthwhile having. I do know that the MK IV is quite uncommon with the V more so. It was originally equipped with Dura Ace. Very little information to be had though I am guessing it is from around 1975/ 76. Size is right for me at 56 cm and the paint / chrome in reasonable condition.

Colour is orange metallic. I noticed that the rear drop outs are vertical which is a nice touch.

if you don’t want it, buy it for me.
One Apollo I found had “Italian” geometry. Something like a 56 seat tube with a 55 top tube. I don’t know if that would be a deal breaker for you.
I would love to have one of these with Tange No. 1 tubing and vertical drop outs.

Close to having the MK V rideable - trying a straight bar configuration just to find out if I might like it. It was originally equipped with Dura Ace components. Eventually hope to have a black Brooks B 17 and a pair of MKS Sylvan Touring pedals, just need to measure the head tube inside diameter and fork crown as I believe it is JIS.

I've acquired a (poorly) repainted frame, seems to match Apollo Gran Sport or Club Sport based on the lugs, and Kuwahara dropouts and headset. Rear stays are (partly) chromed. Fork is lugged and fully chromed, but not sure if it is original. It would be fun to narrow down to specific model (and tubing). Any ideas?

Also, did these typically come with 700c or 27" wheels?

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Looking at possibly purchasing this 1980 Apollo Gran Tour, one would think that the MK V frame I recently built up would suffice but I sometimes cannot help myself. Very uncommon and of course I like the colour. Seat has to go and some tan sidewall tires would give it a better look as well as some better handlebar tape. Otherwise I think it is fine as is though wonder if the Shimano 105 rear derailleur is original,

Not much if any information out there on specs.

I always thought it would be nice to have an early APOLLO in the collection.