Problem with Apollo FS26

chainsoar · May 2007

Ok, here's the deal. I just bought an Apollo FS26 off a friend of mine for œ80, because I wanted a bike and I'm poor, and it's not a bad deal. Anyways, this friend brought it round, I pumped up the tires, checked it over, and it seemed fine. However, when I started to ride it, I got a strange sort of burring noise (burring is a good word, believe me, it's sort of what it sounds like).

I checked the brake pads and everything to make sure they weren't touching the tires and got back on. Problem persists. So I flipped it upside down in my driveway, spun the pedals by hand, and looked closely at the wheel. Lo and behold, it's not the brake pads. Instead, it seems that the wheel itself is actually leaning to the side when I take a turn, and rubbing against the frame. The frame isn't bent, and the wheel's not warped. What the hell can I do?

jAckAsS o__0 · May 2007

Have you tried taking it off? It might not be fixed on properly..

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JinjaNinja · May 2007

Apollos are not to be trusted, Not sure if your friend is to be either, œ80 for a second hand apollo dosn't sound too good A deal to me!

EDIT: looking at the price of a new one, It was a fair price for the bike.

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Mike Skinner · May 2007

is the quick release holding the wheel into the frame done up?

where is the movement, i assume when there is no pressure on the bike, the tyre sits in the middle of the frame?

If you pull the tyre over so it 'buurr's the frame, what is moving to allow it, the spokes, the centre of the wheel?

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chainsoar · May 2007

I checked out all those things and they didn't help unfortunately. I pushed the tyre about to see what moved when it leans over and it appears to be the actual wheelnut, for god's sake. I think I can sort of see the problem, but I don't know what to do about it. I don't think the wheel is on straight, but I can't get it go on the right way.

rubber side up · May 2007

turn the bike upside down, loosen the wheelnuts/quick release, seat the wheel properly and tighten. [;)]

alternatively, post some pics of where the problem is. a picture speaks a thousand words. or something like that.

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Who me · May 2007

Probably worn bearings in the hub. Halfords wheels are acutally made out of blancmange.

ride_whenever · May 2007

And go to your friend and get you money back

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BRUN · May 2007

the wheel quality on the apollo bikes will be like what we sell at work, and they dont last very long, your lucky to get a years casual road use from them

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anto164 · May 2007

or maybe the wheel is slightly buckled?

No one has suggested that, thats the most basic answer of whats probably wrong, its an LBS jobby.

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chainsoar · May 2007

Ok I've taken the wheel off, put it back on, and it looks right now. Problem is, I'm no good with mountain bike wheels. I've only done BMX before. I have no idea how to get the gears back on. I'm an idiot. HELP!

JinjaNinja · May 2007

No, Knowing apollo it will be the most obscure tiny thing that you wouldn't expect to go wrong. Like the wheel cones exploded for example.

From the last apollo i touched I'd say its likely to be the bearings.

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invert1 · May 2007

never buy apollo any way try turning the bike upside down and loosining both nut off and tighten them both up at the same time and then it souldnt lean

chainsoar · May 2007

Ok, I succeeded in putting my stress levels through the roof and making the problem a thousand times worse. So I did what all good boys do when they're penniless - gave up and phoned my brother. Roll on next weekend.

haroexone · May 2007

dont apollos only 80quid new anyway?
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benneally · May 2007

might be the cones...

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Jon · May 2007

Take it to someone who knows what they're doing...

Muddy Toast · May 2007

I've got an idea! Eureka!
Go and ditch the Apollo bag of poo! and buy a Hardrock or something not too expensive

chainsoar · June 2007

I'm digging this topic up a bit, I know, but I thought maybe like, at least one person might be slightly interested to know that reliable ol' big brother fixed it. I'm off to Halfords in a bit to buy some lubricant, 'cause the chain's a bit dry. And after that, I start saving for a better bike. I just went out for a ride for an hour or so and I remembered why I used to love having a mountain bike when I was a kid.

Ah, those were the days. That battered old Coventry Eagle with the bent handlebars. But it wouldn't die. Tough old thing that was. 'Till some chav nicked it from the school bike shed. *sigh*

JinjaNinja · June 2007

glad you got it sorted geeza... I;d be saving for a new bike too id i were you. Hopefully the apollo will hold you till then.

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chainsoar · June 2007

Yeah, that's basically what I was thinking.

But hey, guess what? Fate hates me. Now the brakes are giving me problems. >_<

I am totally buying a Saracen when I can afford it.

Anonymous · June 2007

No, don't buy a saracen either. Save up longer and get a rockhopper, or something similar.

One of my first bikes was a Saracen, and I snapped it clean in half!

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Noodoo · June 2007

I've got a saracen (œ300 from halfords) and it's fine. However, do what these guys said and save up longer for a Specialised Hardrock. Better components and much lighter.

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