The Copperhead 20 signals a return to full suspension bikes for Apollo - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Arctec CX has this strangely bent toptube to ease shouldering the bike. This model will feature SRAM's new CX 11-speed groupset - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Apollo XACT is an entry-level cyclocross bike with disc brakes, SRAM 2 x 10 gearing and a triple-butted aluminium frame - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Apollo Giro jumps up in price to AU$1,499, but gains 11-speed gearing and an updated frame - David Rome / Future Publishing
A new fork for the Apollo Giro helps to reduce weight out of the aluminium crown/steerer combo - David Rome / Future Publishing
None of the bikes had the new Shimano 105 11-speed installed, but this prototype crank proves that this value-orientated group is going to be a hit - David Rome / Future Publishing
The budget Volare receives disc brakes and 32mm tyres. It's ready for serious commuting - David Rome / Future Publishing
A look inside the Apollo Arctec R frame - three different carbon layups are used to create the desired blend of stiffness, low weight and ride quality - David Rome / Future Publishing
Fancy a ride along the beech or in deep snow? The Stout is certainly an option at $2,299 - David Rome / Future Publishing
How wide? A fat 4.7in. That's how wide. - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Arctec TT is an all-new bike from Apollo. It features an integrated stem, hidden brakes and plenty of other wind-cheating features - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Arctec TT will feature a SRAM Force 22 groupset - David Rome / Future Publishing
DT Swiss RC 55 Spline C wheels ensure the Arctec TT is a premium package - David Rome / Future Publishing
Apollo is now the distributor for Catlike helmets - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Vintage 8 looks to be a stylish ladies option for casual town riding - David Rome / Future Publishing
Another colour option for the Vintage 8 - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Tiki cruiser bikes are in line with the retro beach cruiser popularity - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Arctec 9 is a purpose-built cross-country race bike - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Apollo Copperhead 30 will offer a RockShox Revelation fork, SRAM X1 11-speed gearing and a floating suspension design - all for $3,500 - David Rome / Future Publishing
Apollo offers a range of 'Hi-Vis' bikes for safer urban riding - David Rome / Future Publishing
Apollo isn’t well known for its high-end bikes, but this Arctec R looks 100 percent race ready - David Rome / Future Publishing
With a touch of Dura-Ace, the $3,000 Apollo Ascent is likely to outperform its pricetag - David Rome / Future Publishing
Fancy sharing the load? Apollo's tandem goes to prove that they offer bikes for nearly everyone - David Rome / Future Publishing
Apollo has picked up a handful of new brands for 2015 – including taking on the Hayes Bicycle group, which includes Hayes brakes, Manitou suspension, Sun Ringle rims and wheels, Wheelsmith spokes and Answer components - David Rome / Future Publishing
DT Swiss is another brand to join the Apollo house – Apollo will be looking after wheels and suspension sales and servicing - David Rome / Future Publishing
French tyre manufacturer Hutchison are distributed by Apollo - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Trace 55 is one of Apollo's more popular models - a Gates belt drive, 11-speed Shimano Alfine geared hub and puncture resistant tyres make this a solid daily commuter - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Trace uses an ecentric bottom bracket for belt tension adjustment. An additional feature is a side-to-side chainline adjustment incase you wish to swap out cranks - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Trace 55's crank is also a Shimano Alfine - David Rome / Future Publishing
The Apollo Vispo shares the same build as the aluminium Giro, but receives a full-carbon frameset - David Rome / Future Publishing
Spanish helmet manufacturer Catlike offer some very airy looking helmets - including this Whisper road model - David Rome / Future Publishing
Just as the sign says, Apollo is an Australian owned company that design its bikes for Aussie cyclists - David Rome / Future Publishing
Australian owned Apollo Bikes is in the middle of its 2015 dealer launch, travelling state-by-state and showing off the new, staggering large range to bike store owners. BikeRadar dropped by and checked out what’s soon to arrive from the Aussie brand.
For 2015, the Giro goes up in price to AU$1,499 and receives an updated frame and fork, which reduces its weight further. The gearing has had a boost to 11-speed with Shimano’s new 105 gearing.
The Vispo shares the exact same build-kit as the Giro. The full carbon frame costs AU$2,299 and its high-vis colour is hard to miss.
Amazingly, for just AU$3,000, the carbon fibre Ascent offers a partial Dura-Ace mechanical groupset and DT Swiss Spline 24 wheels.
Built for flat-out speed is the new AU$7,000 Arctec TT time trial/triathlon bike. The brand-new frame comes with SRAM Force 22 and an integrated stem with three different lengths included with each bike.
Apollo cyclocross bikes
Apollo sponsor Australia’s female elite ’cross champion – Lisa Jacobs – who rides the strangely shaped Arctec CX. This bent toptube frame design continues for 2015 and will feature SRAM’s new 1 x 11-speed groupset and mechanical disc brakes.
At the entry-level to the sport is the XACT, which retails at AU$1,699. This Hayes mechanical disc brake equipped alloy crosser has SRAM Apex 2 x 10-speed gearing. A new down tube, seat tube and head tube all help to reduce weight.
Apollo mountain bikes
2015 will see the return of dual suspension offerings from Apollo. The new 27.5in wheeled trail bike features a floating shock system that creates a linear shock path. The AU$3,500 Copperhead 30 has tubeless-ready wheels, SRAM’s 11-speed X1 gearing and a RockShox Revelation fork. Sharing the same frame is the cheaper Copperhead 20, which has SRAM X9 2 x 10 gearing and a Manitou Minute fork.
At the elite-level of the sport is the AU$6,999 Arctec 9, a 9.5kg 29er hardtail built for speed and glory. Featuring RockShox’ new upside-down RS-1 fork, DT Swiss 1501 wheels, SRAM XX1 groupset, Shimano XTR brakes and Answer carbon cockpit, this looks to be one very dialled machine.
No doubt a sign of the times, and certainly a trend we’ll see plenty of in 2015, the Stout is Apollo’s first fat bike. A request from Apollo’s Canadian distributor, this AU$2,299 high-vis monster rolls on 4.7in wide tyres and has front and rear thru-axles along with a aluminium fork.
Apollo urban bikes
One of Apollo’s more popular models is the Gates belt-drive equipped Trace 55. Featuring an Alfine 11-speed group, this AU$1,999 commuter is ready for city riding without the worry of a greasy chain. The belt tension is adjusted with an ecentic bottom bracket that also allows for side-to-side adjustment, making chainline tweaks a breeze. An 8-speed equipped Trace 45 is also available for AU$1,249.
The Volare may look like a ’cross bike, but it's actually a commuter-focused road bike. It's equipped with pannier mounts, disc brakes and 32mm tyres, and this AU$999 model could prove perfect if you’re a focused commuter chasing a blend between road bike speed and commuter stability and durability.
The Vintage 8 is a casual ladies' bike for general around-town riding. Classic, simple styling, luggage accessories included and eight gears at the back make this an attractive casual option.
Lastly, Apollo launched its High-popularity is range in 2014 and has expanded the options. These Trace models feature retina-burning colours for ultimate inner-city visibility.
Click through our gallery to see more of Apollo’s 2015 line-up, as well as some new brands to its parts and accessories division.
