Ideal for commuters, casual fitness riders and everyday transport users who want a simple flat-bar bike with room for racks, guards and practical upgrades.
If you want a bike that feels quick on pavement without the stretched-out feel of a drop-bar road bike, the Apollo Trace 10 hits a very sensible sweet spot. Its 700c wheels, 700 x 38c tyres and 3 x 7 Shimano drivetrain give you the rolling efficiency for bike paths and commuting, plus enough gear range for bridge climbs, rolling suburbs and loaded errands. The alloy frame keeps the ride lively, while the rigid steel fork keeps the front end simple and easy to live with.
What makes this model easy to recommend is how practical it is. You get pannier mounts on the frame plus rack and fender mounts on the fork, so it can be set up for weekday transport or left clean and simple for weekend fitness riding. The linear-pull brakes are easy to service, the double-wall alloy rims are a solid choice for daily use, and the ergo comfort grips and dual-density saddle aim at comfort over longer casual rides.
In real terms, this is the sort of bike that suits riders moving on from a department-store bike, returning to cycling for fitness, or wanting an affordable commuter they can maintain without fuss. If your riding is mostly sealed roads, shared paths and light urban shortcuts, the Trace 10 gives you the upright visibility and accessory compatibility many flat-bar buyers are looking for.
700c city-bike layout
Fast-rolling 700c wheels help it feel efficient on sealed roads, bike paths and longer suburban rides.
6061 butted alloy frame
The alloy frame keeps weight sensible for an entry-level commuter and gives the bike a more responsive feel than a full steel build.
Rigid fork with cargo-ready mounts
The rigid trekking fork avoids suspension complexity and includes rack and fender mounts for commuting setups.
3 x 7 Shimano gearing
A triple chainset and 14-28T 7-speed freewheel give a broad, beginner-friendly range for flatter routes and moderate hills.
Comfort-focused cockpit
The 600mm low-riser bar and ERGO comfort grips support a more upright riding position with easy steering around town.
Practical tyre size
The 700 x 38c Kenda Urban Sport tyres balance rolling speed with a little more cushioning and stability than a narrow road tyre.
Accessory-friendly frame
Built-in pannier mounts make it easy to add carrying capacity for commuting, shopping or light touring duties.
Easy-to-service braking
Alloy linear-pull brakes are straightforward to adjust and inexpensive to maintain for everyday riding.
General
Materials & construction
Compatibility
Sizing
Great for
Maybe not for
Available in S, M, L and XL. The frame includes pannier mounts, and the fork includes rack and fender mounts, so it suits common commuter add-ons. It uses a 7-speed freewheel rear wheel system rather than a modern cassette-style freehub, which is worth knowing if you are planning drivetrain upgrades later.
vs Trek FX 1
The Trek FX 1 is a clear like-for-like rival in the flat-bar fitness and commuter category, with a similar 3 x 7 drivetrain, linear-pull brakes, steel fork and rack/mudguard-ready frame.
vs Specialized Sirrus 1.0
The Sirrus 1.0 targets the same rider who wants a flat-bar bike for transport and fitness, but it uses a simpler 2x drivetrain and narrower 700 x 32c tyres.
vs Giant Cross City Disc 3
Giant’s Cross City Disc 3 is a more modern city-bike option with disc brakes and a higher current Australian RRP.
Good match for everyday sealed-road riding
This bike makes the most sense for commuters and casual riders sticking mainly to bitumen, concrete paths and smoother shortcuts. The tyre size is versatile, but it is still a city bike rather than a true gravel setup.
Mounts add real long-term value
Rack, guard and pannier compatibility matter more than many first-time buyers expect. If you plan to commute through winter or carry a laptop and clothes, those built-in mounts are a genuine advantage.
Simple brakes keep servicing costs down
Linear-pull brakes are not as fashionable as discs, but they are easy to adjust, inexpensive to replace pads for, and very friendly for home maintenance.
Worth knowing before future upgrades
Because it uses a 7-speed freewheel, major drivetrain upgrades are less open-ended than on newer cassette-based bikes. For many riders that is perfectly fine, but it is useful to know upfront.
Apollo is an Australian bicycle brand with more than 40 years in the local market. The brand describes itself as Australian owned and designed in Australia, with a long history of building bikes for local riding conditions and supporting cycling across different levels of the sport.
Apollo sits within a broader bicycle business that also distributes other cycling brands in Australia and exports Australian-designed bicycle ranges internationally. Across its range, Apollo is best known for offering accessible bikes for everyday riders, from transport and recreation through to kids and family use.
