Apollo Ascension

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hey all im new here, how you going
i am lookign at getting a bike what do oyu guys htink of the apollo ascension....?If you have or know osmeone who has one what do othey think about it?


http://www.riders.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=1_11&products_id=2585&osCsid=8443100f558e31bc0ec921eba77d8c7a

Thanks
Holla Back

hey all im new here, how you going
i am lookign at getting a bike what do oyu guys htink of the apollo ascension....?If you have or know osmeone who has one what do othey think about it?


http://www.riders.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=1_11&products_id=2585&osCsid=8443100f558e31bc0ec921eba77d8c7a

Thanks
Holla BackWe don't have Apollo in Canada, but it looks like a fairly generic build that's sold under different names here.

Not a bad build, but can't comment on the your price...similar bikes go for about $450 in Canada

However, I'd seriously recommend that you sit on this bike before ordering, tough to find out about fit issues after receipt. Also, follow up after-delivery service and warranty policies. We've been getting a lot of complaints re in-transit damage from people who order on-line...especially bent hangers and dented frames

happy trails

We don't have Apollo in Canada, but it looks like a fairly generic build that's sold under different names here.

Not a bad build, but can't comment on the your price...similar bikes go for about $450 in Canada

However, I'd seriously recommend that you sit on this bike before ordering, tough to find out about fit issues after receipt. Also, follow up after-delivery service and warranty policies. We've been getting a lot of complaints re in-transit damage from people who order on-line...especially bent hangers and dented frames

happy trails
yeh thanks for the response but like the components on it, are they quality?Also keep in mind the prices on that site are in AUD...

catch ya

yeh thanks for the response but like the components on it, are they quality?Also keep in mind the prices on that site are in AUD...

catch yaComponents are lower priced, but will work well...

Shimano has a good-better-best component structure, and your drive train is at the top of the "good"...or at the bottom of the "better" of their range. The fork is OK...a mass produced, 75mm, but its good that it has preload adjustment so you can set your sag

the crankset is OK, but would be better with a 22/32/44 chain ring, but its not a big deal if you're on the trails...same with the cassette...most builds have 11-32, but this bike is built for climbing, so it should be OK

wheel, tires and saddle are the best part...all very good

Just a long way of saying that its a basic build, designed to keep the price down and maximize their profit...but with the falling US $, all mfg have to downgrade their components as most buy in American currency in China and Taiwan

So, its a fast bike on the trails, fork won't take much abuse, but everything else is fine...just can't relate it to the price down there...in Canada, its just a bit better than a dept store bike

cheers

Components are lower priced, but will work well...

Shimano has a good-better-best component structure, and your drive train is at the top of the "good"...or at the bottom of the "better" of their range. The fork is OK...a mass produced, 75mm, but its good that it has preload adjustment so you can set your sag

the crankset is OK, but would be better with a 22/32/44 chain ring, but its not a big deal if you're on the trails...same with the cassette...most builds have 11-32, but this bike is built for climbing, so it should be OK

wheel, tires and saddle are the best part...all very good

Just a long way of saying that its a basic build, designed to keep the price down and maximize their profit...but with the falling US $, all mfg have to downgrade their components as most buy in American currency in China and Taiwan

So, its a fast bike on the trails, fork won't take much abuse, but everything else is fine...just can't relate it to the price down there...in Canada, its just a bit better than a dept store bike

cheersyeh i live in Australia so APPARENTLY its a pretty good bike in its price range just thought i would get some opinioun from the world :P

much appreciated buddy,Take it easy

more feed back would be great...