Indi 500

Eagle '88

Circa 1988
Restored 2024
Photo of Indi 500 Eagle 88 bike.

Indi 500 is an iconic Australian bicycle brand, most popular in Western Australia where they were assembled and sold.  This bike looks to be a 1988 model based on the model name “Eagle ’88”. In the Indi range was a series of models with bird names, Hawk, Falcon, Eagle etc.

Frame size
50cm
Wheel size
27 1 1/4
Suitable rider height
160-168cm
Gears
2 x 5
Shifter type
friction
Tubing
steel Tange 5

Indi 500

Eagle '88

Circa 1988
Restored 2024

Indi 500 is an iconic Australian bicycle brand, most popular in Western Australia where they were assembled and sold.  This bike looks to be a 1988 model based on the model name “Eagle ’88”. In the Indi range was a series of models with bird names, Hawk, Falcon, Eagle etc.

Specs

Frame Size
50cm
Wheel Size
27 1 1/4
Suitable Rider Height
160-168cm
Gears
2 x 5
Shifter Type
friction
Tubing
steel Tange 5
Photo of Indi 500 Eagle 88 bike.

Kitted with indexed down-tube shifters, safety brakes, and a rare maillard 5 speed freewheel this bike is a cool find. The frame is in good condition with some cosmetic scuffs to the paint work and decals. This bike has been fully rebuilt and restored into a great little road bike or commuter.

Parts replaced:

  • Tyres + tubes
  • Cables (shifter and brake) + housing
  • Chain
  • Bar tape
  • Brake pads
  • Bottom Bracket (upgraded to cartridge bb)

 

This bike’s journey

Kitted with indexed down-tube shifters, safety brakes, and a rare maillard 5 speed freewheel this bike is a cool find. The frame is in good condition with some cosmetic scuffs to the paint work and decals. This bike has been fully rebuilt and restored into a great little road bike or commuter.

Parts replaced:

  • Tyres + tubes
  • Cables (shifter and brake) + housing
  • Chain
  • Bar tape
  • Brake pads
  • Bottom Bracket (upgraded to cartridge bb)