Apollo Trace 30 vs Giant Roam 2
A side by side comparison of two commuter bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Apollo Trace 30 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,049Lowest | $1,199 | |
| RRP | $1,049 | $1,199 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Ivanhoe Cycles) | RRP AUD (Giant Sydney) | |
| Retailers | apollobikes.com | giantsydney.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Commuter | Commuter | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Alloy | SR Suntour NEX HLO suspension fork, 63mm travel | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | 700c Weinmann U-26 double wall disc specific rims, alloy quick release disc hubs, stainless spokes | Giant double wall aluminium rims, alloy hubs | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x40c | 700x42c | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 53 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Altus 3x9-speed | Shimano CUES | |
| Crank | Shimano FC-T3010, 170mm (S/M) or 175mm (L/XL) | Forged Alloy crankset, 30/46T | |
| Chainrings | 48/36/26 | 30/46 | |
| Cassette | 11-32 | 11-39 | |
| Cassette speeds | 9 | 10 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.81 | 0.77Lowest-0.04 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.36 | 4.18-0.18 | |
| Gearing character | Very low climbing gear | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro HD-T275 hydraulic disc brakes | Tektro TKD-143 hydraulic disc | |
| Rotors | 160mm | 160/160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | M | |
| Stack | 592 mm | 620 mm+28 mm | |
| Reach | 400 mm | 410 mm+10 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.48 | 1.51+0.03 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 71.5 deg | 70.5 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Seat angle | 73.5 deg | 73.0 deg-0.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,066 mm | 1,098 mm+32 mm | |
| Chainstay | 440 mm | 450 mm+10 mm | |
| BB drop | 50 mm | 62 mm+12 mm | |
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- Apollo Trace 30 (size M) is the baseline.
- Giant Roam 2 (size M): 28 mm taller stack, 10 mm longer reach, 1.0 deg slacker head angle, 32 mm longer wheelbase, 10 mm longer chainstays.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic.
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.