Ideal for a rider who wants an affordable, comfortable urban bike for commuting, bike-path fitness rides and everyday transport around town.
The Apollo Trace 10 WS is built for riders who want a dependable 700C women’s city bike for commuting, fitness rides and casual weekend kilometres. You’re getting a 6061 butted alloy women’s-specific frame, a rigid trekking fork, and a practical set of mounts for panniers, racks and mudguards, so it’s easy to set up for everyday transport rather than just short spins around the block.
On the road, this bike keeps things simple in a good way. The Shimano 3x7 drivetrain gives you a broad gear range for flatter bike paths, rolling suburbs and the odd pinchier climb, while the alloy linear-pull brakes are easy to service and well suited to general urban riding. The 700 x 38c Kenda Urban Sport tyres add a bit more comfort and grip than a narrower fitness tyre, and the low riser handlebar helps put you in a more upright, confidence-friendly position.
What makes the Trace 10 WS appealing is that it focuses on the basics that matter for daily use: comfort, easy handling and useful mounting points. If you’re starting commuting, getting back into riding, or just want a bike that feels more relaxed than a flat-bar road bike, this is a practical option with the right mix of comfort-focused geometry, everyday durability and accessory-ready versatility.
Women’s-specific alloy frame
The 6061 butted alloy frame is designed around a women’s-specific fit and keeps the bike lighter and easier to handle than a steel-framed alternative.
Accessory-ready mounts
With pannier mounts on the frame plus rack and mudguard mounts on the fork, it’s ready for commuting upgrades and practical everyday use.
Wide-range 3x7 gearing
The 48/38/28T crankset paired with a 14-28T 7-speed freewheel gives you easier options for starts, small hills and relaxed cruising.
Rigid fork for simple maintenance
The hi-ten rigid trekking fork keeps steering predictable and avoids the extra weight and servicing that entry-level suspension can bring.
Comfort-focused cockpit
A 580mm low riser bar and ERGO comfort grips help create a more upright position with steady steering and better visibility in traffic.
700 x 38c urban tyres
The Kenda Urban Sport 38c tyres balance rolling speed with a bit more cushioning and grip on rough bike paths and suburban streets.
Double-wall alloy rims
The Weinmann double-wall rims and stainless spokes are a sensible choice for day-to-day reliability on commuting and recreational rides.
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Available in XS, S and M. The 31.8mm handlebar clamp, 27.2mm seatpost and 31.8mm front derailleur clamp compatibility make replacement parts straightforward. The frame includes pannier mounts, and the fork includes rack and mudguard mounts, so it suits common commuter add-ons used for everyday riding in Australia.
vs Trek FX 1 Stagger
The Trek FX 1 Stagger is a comparable entry-level fitness hybrid with a staggered frame, steel fork, rack mounts and linear-pull brakes, but its current platform moves to a 1x drivetrain and narrower 700 x 35c tyres.
vs Giant Cross City Disc 3
Giant’s Cross City Disc 3 sits a step up in price with an aluminium frame, steel fork, 2x8 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes and 700 x 38c puncture-protect tyres.
vs Polygon Path 2
The current Polygon Path 2 is an urban hybrid with an aluminium frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, and commuter-friendly rack and mudguard mounts.
A good match for first-time commuting
If you’re adding a rack, mudguards and lights for weekday transport, the built-in mounting points make this a much better commuter base than a stripped-back fitness bike.
Rigid fork keeps ownership simple
For urban riding, a rigid fork is often the smarter choice at this price point. You save weight versus cheap suspension and avoid extra servicing down the track.
Triple gearing suits mixed suburbs well
The 3x7 setup is ideal if your rides include stop-start traffic, shared paths and short hills. It gives you plenty of easy gears without needing a more expensive drivetrain.
Check your storage and lifting needs
This is a practical city bike rather than an ultra-light fitness machine. If you’ll carry it up apartment stairs every day, it’s worth test-lifting before you buy.
Apollo is an Australian bicycle brand founded in 1978. The brand offers a broad range that covers mountain, road, urban, lifestyle and kids’ bikes, and it remains part of GPI Apollo Bicycle Co. Pty. Ltd, an Australian company based in Victoria.
Apollo is best known for building bikes aimed at everyday riders across a wide spread of categories and price points. Its current line-up includes urban and women’s models alongside mountain, gravel and kids’ bikes, reflecting a long-standing focus on practical bikes for Australian riding conditions.
