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Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex vs Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex, side view

Bombtrack

Arise Sg Apex

Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m, side view

Bombtrack

Audax Al Rd-m665m

Entry levelSteel29" front, 27.5" rear2024
Entry levelAluminium650b / 27.5"2024

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Arise Sg Apex
Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

At a glance

  • Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m is 1.9 kg lighter than Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex (brand figures).
Key specs6 differences
Model yearSame for all 2024 2024
Weight 12.3 kg 10.4 kg Best of the comparison−1.9 kg
Frame Steel
As printed

4130 double-butted CrMo

 Aluminium
As printed

6061-T6 double-butted aluminium

Wheelset 29" front, 27.5" rear · WTB ST i19 rims, Bombtrack Arc hubs, 32h
As printed

WTB ST i19 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h; Bombtrack Arc sealed hubs

 650b / 27.5" · WTB ST i21 rims, Bombtrack Arc hubs, 32 spokes
As printed

WTB ST i21 double-wall, TCS 2.0, 32 spokes; Bombtrack Arc sealed hubs

DrivetrainSame for all 1×11 1×11
Groupset SRAM Apex 1
As printed

SRAM Apex 1, 11-speed, 1x

 Microshift 11-speed, RD-M6655
As printed

Shifting: Microshift 11-speed; Rear derailleur: Microshift RD-M6655

Brake model Tektro Mira, SRAM Apex double-tap levers
As printed

Tektro Mira post-mount mechanical disc brakes with SRAM Apex double-tap mechanical levers

 TRP Spyre C, Microshift SB-M110 levers
As printed

Levers: Microshift SB-M110 dual-control, mechanical; Calipers: TRP Spyre C, flat-mount

Seatpost Rigid · BOMBTRACK BEECH 27.2 mm x 315 mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · BOMBTRACK BEECH aluminium seatpost, 27.2 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex

Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Arise Sg Apex · Gravel bike rather demanding, very stable, entry-level equipment.
  • Audax Al Rd-m665m · Gravel bike all-round, rather nimble, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex 70%Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m 56%1 bike7 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes · Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m1 bike4 bikes · Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex2 bikes3 bikes4 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex 83%Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m 20%5 bikes1 bike2 bikes · Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes1 bike3 bikes · Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex3 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
Bombtrack Arise Sg ApexBombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665mother gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork4 differences
Fork Steel Carbon
As printed

Fork: full carbon

Frame weight 2,480 g 1,810 g Best of the comparison−670 g
Max tyre clearance 42 mm 50 mm Best of the comparison+8 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

Through axles 12 x 100 mm / 12 x 142 mm

 Thru-axles
As printed

Through-axles: 12 x 100 mm (front), 12 x 142 mm (rear)

Bottom bracket BSA, 68 mm shell
As printed

68 mm BSA bottom bracket shell

 T47, 86.5 mm shell
As printed

T47 bottom bracket shell (86.5 mm)

Seatpost diameterSame for all 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand 27.2 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brand SRAM
As printed

SRAM Apex 1

 microSHIFT
As printed

Microshift RD-M6655

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM APEX 1, clutch, long cage SRAM Apex double tap 1 x 11

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

MICROSHIFT RD-M665M, clutch, medium cage MICROSHIFT SB-M110 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 1 x 11

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the backSame for all 11 11
Chainring teeth BOMBTRACK TAF19 aluminium crank, 24 mm spindle °Value not published by the brand Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium, 30 mm spindle
As printed

Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium, direct mount, 30 mm spindle

Cassette SRAM PG-1130 11-speed, 11 - 42 T °Value not published by the brand Microshift CS-HG113, 11-46T
As printed

Cassette: Microshift CS-HG113, 11-46T

Rear derailleur SRAM APEX 1, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brand MICROSHIFT RD-M665M, clutch, medium cage °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM Apex double tap 1 x 11 °Value not published by the brand MICROSHIFT SB-M110 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 1 x 11 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Mechanical disc
As printed

Tektro Mira post-mount mechanical disc brakes

 Mechanical disc
As printed

TRP Spyre C, flat-mount, mechanical disc

Front rotor 180 mm Best of the comparison 160 mm −20 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel size 29" front, 27.5" rear °Value not published by the brand 650b / 27.5"
As printed

WTB Horizon 47-584

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Vee Tire Speedster
As printed

Vee Tire Speedster 38-584 (XS-S) / 40-622 (M-XL)

 WTB Horizon 47-584
As printed

Tyres: WTB Horizon 47-584

Tyre width fitted–Not given 47 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
HandlebarSame for all BOMBTRACK CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare °Value not published by the brand BOMBTRACK CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem BOMBTRACK MEANDER forged aluminium stem, -6° °Value not published by the brand BOMBTRACK ROAM forged aluminium stem, -7° °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BOMBTRACK BEECH 27.2 mm x 315 mm °Value not published by the brand BOMBTRACK BEECH aluminium seatpost, 27.2 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M
As printed

size M

 M
As printed

size M

Max total weightSame for all 120 kg 120 kg
Mounts and storage
Rack mounts yes –Not given
Mudguard mountsSame for all yes yes

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Arise Sg Apex · MAudax Al Rd-m665m · M
  • Arise Sg Apex · M
  • Audax Al Rd-m665m · M

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Arise Sg Apex · M — Reach (mm) 379 · Stack (mm) 572Audax Al Rd-m665m · M — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 561
  • Arise Sg Apex · M Arise Sg Apex · M — Reach (mm) 379 · Stack (mm) 572
  • Audax Al Rd-m665m · M Audax Al Rd-m665m · M — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 561
Geometry13 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 379 mm 390 mm +11 mm
Stack 572 mm 561 mm −11 mm
Top tube (effective) 554 mm 551 mm −3 mm
Seat tube 520 mm 530 mm +10 mm
Head tubeSame for all 150 mm 150 mm
Head angle 70.5° 72° +1.5°
Seat angle 73° 74° +1°
Chainstays 435 mm 420 mm −15 mm
Wheelbase 1,045 mm 1,021 mm −24 mm
Front centre 619 mm 610 mm −9 mm
Standover 799 mm 782 mm −17 mm
BB drop 70 mm 68 mm −2 mm
BB height 279 mm –Not given
Fork offset 55 mm 53 mm −2 mm
Trail 68 mm 56 mm −12 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex or Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m?

Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m weighs 10.4 kg, Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex 12.3 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex and Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m come with?

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex: SRAM Apex 1. Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m: Microshift 11-speed, RD-M6655.

How do Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex and Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m compare on geometry?

In size M, Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex has a stack of 572 mm for a reach of 379 mm; in size M, Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m has 561 mm for 390 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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