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1976(ish) Ross Apollo Monoshock

A number of dept store brands marketed this bike in the mid 70s up to the early 80s from what I've been able to find. There's at least a huffy version. That I've seen as well. I got it as a frame only so built it up as I saw fit based on parts available to me. I wanted a hand brake so I found a kids bike at my local restore that happened to have a drum brake. The suspension has three positions but all of them cause the chain to go slack when you pedal it so... Yeah.

Frame:
Ross Apollo Monoshock

Fork/Headset:
Stock

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
American/one piece

Pedals:
Clear pedals from a Giant kids bike

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
I'on know

Derailleurs/Shifters:
N/A

Handlebars/Stem:
Bmx style

Saddle/Seatpost:
Freestyle plastic saddle

Brakes:
Chinese drum brake and BMX lever

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Royal baby all around

Accessories:
Topeka clip on fenders

Added by RHCommutes.

2 Comments

Gavins416

Gavins416 says:

Chain tensioner could help with chain slack maybe? Wonder if there's one that can go in the dropouts.

Posted about 4 hours ago

RHCommutes

RHCommutes says:

I've been looking around. Problem solvers used to make one that would be perfect, but there are some other options out there.

Posted about 1 hour ago