Hi luke13 here with my latest question. Is it time for a new bike?
I currently have an apollo encounter which I have had for 2 years now and the gears are wearing down and the handling is decreasing rapidly and I am going through oil like there is no tommorow. So is it. And if so which bike do you guys recommend and why.
Over and out
Luke13

Sounds like it's time for a rebuild.

Things wear out/in and need to be replaced or adjusted. Chains,cassettes,rings,tires,brake pads,will all need replacing,derailleurs and brakes will need adjusting. Sounds like you just need a tune-up.

Are you saying the fork is leaking oil?

Yes the fork is leaking oil

at 199 gbp [$330], i would say unless you want to use the bike as a learning curve, get what you can for it and get a next one.

Agreed! Obviously, you *could* rebuild, but an entire replacement of the same thing just ain't much.

My only suggestion (if the wallet allows) would be to maybe upgrade since you've made it 2 years through. You can get a lighter bike w/ better drive components & a better fork which would last longer & be more enjoyable. You've earned it, after 2 years of wearing that bike out.

If you like the bike,you could just swap the fork for a rigid one. Your stock fork prolly isn't rebuild-able,and a decent replacement would likely be cost prohibitive. Or you could get a new bike. But I doubt your current bike is completely shot,so if you don't want it I'd at least donate it somewhere.