Apollo Altura WS vs Giant Roam 2
A side by side comparison of two commuter bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Apollo Altura WS is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $799Lowest | $1,199 | |
| RRP | $799 | $1,199 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Ivanhoe Cycles) | RRP AUD (Giant Sydney) | |
| Retailers | ivanhoecycles.com.au | giantsydney.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | Not published | 2025 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Alloy | SR Suntour NEX HLO suspension fork, 63mm travel | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | 700c Weinmann X-M1 double wall alloy rims, 32 hole, alloy quick release front and nutted rear hubs, stainless spokes | Giant double wall aluminium rims, alloy hubs | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x38c | 700x42c | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 53 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano 24-speed | Shimano CUES | |
| Crank | Alloy crankset, 170mm | Forged Alloy crankset, 30/46T | |
| Chainrings | 48/38/28 | 30/46 | |
| Cassette | 12-32 | 11-39 | |
| Cassette speeds | 8 | 10 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.88 | 0.77Lowest-0.11 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.00 | 4.18+0.18 | |
| Gearing character | Low climbing gear | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Alloy linear pull brakes | Tektro TKD-143 hydraulic disc | |
| Rotors | Not published | 160/160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Not published | M | |
| Stack | Not published | 620 mm | |
| Reach | Not published | 410 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | Not published | 1.51 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | Not published | 70.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | Not published | 73.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | Not published | 1,098 mm | |
| Chainstay | Not published | 450 mm | |
| BB drop | Not published | 62 mm | |
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- Giant Roam 2 (size M) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Apollo Altura WS.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.