Author Topic: Snap goes the frame (Apollo BMX) (Read 2687 times)

JD_76 · « **on:** July 28, 2009, 02:58 PM »

Was at the BMX track in Wrexham on Thursday last week, there was a lad there about 15 years old riding nicely but no gloves or lid. Next thing he lands hard after clearing a double and whallop - big graze down the face and his hands were very badly grazed and pissing blood.

I helped him off the track he was shaking with shock but alive and ok, so a call to him mum and he was on his way to A&E.

Lesson here is always wear a lid and gloves as you just cant predict what is going to happen, oh and dont buy cheap BMX's from halfrauds.

Track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2BEUV8VrlU

moley · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2009, 03:03 PM »

Check this out for a Headtube frame snapper!!

Crewe Summer regional 2008

http://ossbmxracing.co.uk/Reports/08NorthSummerRound4/OSSS08Rnd4CreweBofMoto2.avi

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2009, 03:19 PM »

Props to you for looking after the kid. :daumenhoch:I always get accused of brand snobbery,`cos l believe in buying a BMX from a BMX company.

evamedia · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2009, 03:33 PM »

Quote from: HEYWOOD BMX on July 28, 2009, 03:19 PM

I always get accused of brand snobbery,`cos l believe in buying a BMX from a BMX company.

and what does that give you? A frame that's had the scientific testing of some bloke riding a prototype for a few months

Stodgy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2009, 03:44 PM »

Ouch.

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2009, 04:21 PM »

Quote from: evamedia on July 28, 2009, 03:33 PM

Quote from: HEYWOOD BMX on July 28, 2009, 03:19 PM
I always get accused of brand snobbery,`cos l believe in buying a BMX from a BMX company.

and what does that give you? A frame that's had the scientific testing of some bloke riding a prototype for a few months

Not all,just that some of these bikes are mere toys,BMX style bikes if you like,good for general cycling but not really for anything else.

JD_76 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2009, 04:27 PM »

I think the Apollo bikes from Halfords even come with a warning that says something like "not suitable for tricks or BMX use" or something like that, its a disclaimer to cover their arse for sure.

dordymush · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:48 PM »

was'nt it phil oberons lad that had an SE break like that too.

lazychubs · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:13 AM »

Quote from: dordymush on July 28, 2009, 07:48 PM

was'nt it phil oberons lad that had an SE break like that too.

yep pk ripper

muttley · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:33 AM »

Think a couple of the Rippers went didnt they?

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:39 AM »

dordymush · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:44 AM »

thats a fine piece of vw machinery behind you there good sir

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:48 AM »

yeah, nice car that. Got it stolen from me by a gypsy though.

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:52 AM »

Seen for myself 2 of those Ripeprs snap in the same place.The later ones seem much stronger,so looks like SE did improve them a lot.

dordymush · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:54 AM »

shush you'll freighten all the newbies from dealing with me

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love it though phil

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went to a good home mate.

pickle · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2009, 11:55 AM »

proper nice that Dave

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2009, 12:00 PM »

Nice box.

dordymush · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:24 PM »

i'll tell the missus

currio · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:54 PM »

Quote from: moley on July 28, 2009, 03:03 PM

Check this out for a Headtube frame snapper!!

Crewe Summer regional 2008

http://ossbmxracing.co.uk/Reports/08NorthSummerRound4/OSSS08Rnd4CreweBofMoto2.avi

From that video, the poor bastard is lying on the ground, after possibly being impaled by part of his bike, and the PA is commenting on it not being a good advert for GT bikes

The poor lad hasnt even moved, but hey, those GT bikes eh ?

Then one of the other riders picks the front end of the bike up, and plays to the crowd as if he is riding it

Sympathy, its overated

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:01 PM »

LOL.....

moley · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:09 PM »

The bloke lying on the ground missed the 1st moto due to being late.

He hadn't had any practice on the track so he overshot his landing.

The other rider who picks up the front end of his bike and plays to the crowd is a Kid, infact its his kid!!