Altura WS
OverviewAbout the Apollo Altura WS
The Apollo Altura WS is a commuter bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $799 at Ivanhoe Cycles. An upright, practical bike for getting around town.
How it comparesThe Altura WS against similarly priced bikes
- At $799 it sits in the upper part of the range: 55% of the 12 commuter bikes we list cost less.
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.88, taller (harder on steep climbs) than the middle of similarly priced commuter bikes (0.81).
- Gears at the back: 8-speed, fewer than the middle of similarly priced commuter bikes (9-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 38 mm, about the same as similarly priced commuter bikes (middle 40 mm).
Closest alternatives on price
$138 more · 10-speed vs 8-speed
$140 less · 7-speed vs 8-speed · 32 mm tyres vs 38 mm
$250 more · 9-speed vs 8-speed
Compare the Altura WS with the two closest side by side
Compared with the 3 similar commuter bikes on BikeFinder priced $400 to $1,300, using each bike's published specs and the price shown on its page.
SizingWhat size Altura WS do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Apollo recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 152 to 163 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 4 in |
| S | 160 to 170 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 7 in |
| M | 168 to 175 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in |
Rider heights from Apollo's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Apollo
- Category
- Commuter
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 24-speed
- Brakes
- Rim
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M
- Price
- $799 at Ivanhoe Cycles, was $819. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Speeds
- 8
- Crank
- Alloy crankset, 170mm
- Chainrings
- 48/38/28
- Cassette
- 12-32
- Brakes
- Alloy linear pull brakes
- Wheelset
- 700c Weinmann X-M1 double wall alloy rims, 32 hole, alloy quick release front and nutted rear hubs, stainless spokes
- Stock tyre
- 700x38c
- Fork material
- Alloy
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (backfill 2026-09-27: apollobikes.com, ivanhoecycles.com.au), verified 2026-09-27. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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