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garynortheast · 30-12-12, 11:41 PM

I'm afraid I'm now about to contradict you all over the assertions made about Apollo bikes. I've got two of them, one fully suspended and the other with just front suspension. They may be heavy, and very unfashionable but they are pretty bloody robust.

I've had both of mine for around 11 years, they've seen a lot of use both on and offroad in that time. Nothing has broken, nothing has fallen off, the paint and most of the shiny(ish) bits are still in good condition, despite being housed in a damp stable for the whole of their existence. They do get washed and sprayed with FS365 after they've been used in muddy conditions.

I've had the forks apart for a clean and service once since I've had them, that was back in July, and I replaced the crappy Halfords crank bearings with a new Shimano cartridge at the same time.
Personally, I have no reall complaints about them. They suit me fine for riding around the local lanes, tracks and forests. If I was doing more competitive riding I would undoubtedly want something lighter and a good deal posher but for my purposes they're ideal.

30-12-12, 11:41 PM	#9
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,691	Re: Death Trap Mark Three! Photos of push bikes I'm afraid I'm now about to contradict you all over the assertions made about Apollo bikes. I've got two of them, one fully suspended and the other with just front suspension. They may be heavy, and very unfashionable but they are pretty bloody robust. I've had both of mine for around 11 years, they've seen a lot of use both on and offroad in that time. Nothing has broken, nothing has fallen off, the paint and most of the shiny(ish) bits are still in good condition, despite being housed in a damp stable for the whole of their existence. They do get washed and sprayed with FS365 after they've been used in muddy conditions. I've had the forks apart for a clean and service once since I've had them, that was back in July, and I replaced the crappy Halfords crank bearings with a new Shimano cartridge at the same time. Personally, I have no reall complaints about them. They suit me fine for riding around the local lanes, tracks and forests. If I was doing more competitive riding I would undoubtedly want something lighter and a good deal posher but for my purposes they're ideal.