Apollo Trace 30 2021: What the City Specification Includes
The Apollo Trace 30 in the Australian 2021 catalogue combines a rigid commuter fork, three-by-nine gearing and hydraulic disc brakes. It is a city-bike specification, rather than proof that an older example arrives ready for every daily journey. Its mounting points, reflective tyre detail and extras entry are worth reading separately before budgeting for commuting equipment.
Apollo Trace 30 uses a rigid commuter fork
The fork row identifies an alloy 700c disc-specific commuter fork with rack and fender mounts. That is a different starting point from assuming an urban bicycle must have suspension. The frame is triple-butted 6061, with pannier mounts and a replaceable derailleur hanger.
Mounts tell you where equipment may be attached; they do not identify an approved rack, its fasteners or its load rating. Check the proposed rack and guards against the actual bicycle. The catalogue's extras field is N/A, so included luggage or weather equipment should not be invented from the category name.
Read the road-contact and visibility entries
Veetire Speedster 700 × 40c tyres with reflective sidewalls are listed on Weinmann U-26 disc-specific wheels. Reflective sidewalls describe a tyre feature, not a powered lighting system. Establish the lights and other equipment needed for the journey separately instead of treating that wording as a complete night-riding setup.
The nominal tyre width is also not a maximum clearance figure. If guards or different tyres are planned, obtain the requirements for the exact assembly. A tyre fitted by a later owner may differ from the historical table without changing the frame's name.
Controls belong to the individual build
The printed drivetrain uses a Shimano FC-T3010 48/36/26-tooth crankset, an 11–32 nine-speed cassette and SL-M2000 Altus shifters. Tektro HD-T275 hydraulic discs are listed with three-finger levers and 160 mm rotors. Compare the fitted controls with those named items rather than ordering parts from Trace alone.
Apollo lists a 600 mm low-rise bar with a six-degree sweep and size-dependent stem entries. Those figures help identify the cockpit, but cannot determine comfortable reach for every rider. Have the actual bicycle assessed for ordinary starts, stops and control access before making it the daily transport solution.
For the surrounding range, the Apollo overview explains the Australian identity. Return to the Apollo topic directory for other model records while keeping this equipment check tied to the 2021 Trace 30.
FAQ
Does the Trace 30 table list suspension?
No. The cited 2021 entry specifies an alloy commuter fork rather than a suspension fork.
Are reflective tyres the same as installed lights?
No. Reflective sidewalls do not establish a powered front and rear lighting system.
Does this catalogue prove a used bike includes racks?
No. Inspect the supplied equipment; mounting points and included accessories are different matters.
Sources
Checked 30 October 2026.
Australian 2021 catalogue, page 57 (https://www.apollobikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/apollo_2021_complete_web.pdf).
Photo-family identity: 2024 catalogue, page 89 (https://www.apollobikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/apollo_2024_catalogue_web.pdf).
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