Bombtrack Audax Al Sword vs Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

Bombtrack

Audax Al Sword

Bombtrack

Audax Al Rd-m665m

Entry levelAluminium650b / 27.5"2025

Entry levelAluminium650b / 27.5"2024

Two builds of the Bombtrack Audax line: 14 differences, mostly in the components.

BombtrackBombtrack Audax Al Sword

BombtrackBombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

At a glance

Differences only

Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m is 300 g lighter than Bombtrack Audax Al Sword (brand figures).
Bombtrack Audax Al Sword is the newer model (2025).

Key specs7 differences

Model year 2025 2024

Weight 10.7 kg 10.4 kg −300 g

Frame Aluminium

As printed

6061-T6 double-butted aluminium

Aluminium

As printed

6061-T6 double-butted aluminium

Wheelset 650b / 27.5" · WTB ST i21 rims, Bombtrack Arc hubs, 32 holes

As printed

WTB ST i21 double-wall rims, TCS 2.0, 32 holes; 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

Drivetrain 1×10 1×11

Groupset Microshift Sword 1x10

As printed

Groupset: Microshift Sword (shifters, rear derailleur, cassette)

Microshift 11-speed, RD-M6655

As printed

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

Brake model TRP Spyre C flat-mount

As printed

TRP Spyre C flat-mount mechanical disc brakes

TRP Spyre C, Microshift SB-M110 levers

As printed

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

Seatpost Rigid · Seido Yew Offset 27.2 mm x 355 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 Audax Al Sword

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.

Audax Al Sword · Gravel bike all-round, very nimble, entry-level equipment.
Audax Al Rd-m665m · Gravel bike all-round, rather nimble, entry-level equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Bombtrack Audax Al SwordBombtrack 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

Suspension Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon

As printed

Fork: Full carbon

Carbon

As printed

Fork: full carbon

Frame weight 1,810 g 1,810 g

Max tyre clearance 50 mm 50 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12 x 100 mm front and 12 x 142 mm rear through axles

Thru-axles

As printed

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

Bottom bracket T47, 86.5 mm shell

As printed

86.5 mm T47 bottom bracket shell

T47, 86.5 mm shell

As printed

T47 bottom bracket shell (86.5 mm)

Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 27.2 mm

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand microSHIFT

As printed

Microshift Sword

microSHIFT

As printed

Microshift RD-M6655

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Microshift Sword RD-G7025L, clutch, medium cage Microshift Sword SB-G7000 dual control lever 1 x 10

Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

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

Chainrings 1 1

Gears at the back 10 11 +1

Chainring teeth Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium crank, direct mount interface, (SRAM compatible),30 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 Microshift CS-H105, 11-48T

As printed

Cassette: Microshift CS-H105, 11-48T

Microshift CS-HG113, 11-46T

As printed

Cassette: Microshift CS-HG113, 11-46T

Rear derailleur Microshift Sword RD-G7025L, clutch, medium cage ^{°Value not published by the brand} MICROSHIFT RD-M665M, clutch, medium cage ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Microshift Sword SB-G7000 dual control lever 1 x 10 ^{°Value not published by the brand} MICROSHIFT SB-M110 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 1 x 11 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Mechanical disc

As printed

TRP Spyre C flat-mount mechanical disc brakes

Mechanical disc

As printed

TRP Spyre C, flat-mount, mechanical disc

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size 650b / 27.5"

As printed

WTB Horizon 47-584 (650B x 47C)

650b / 27.5"

As printed

WTB Horizon 47-584

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres WTB Horizon 47-584

As printed

Tyres: WTB Horizon 47-584 (650B x 47C)

WTB Horizon 47-584

As printed

Tyres: WTB Horizon 47-584

Tyre width fitted 47 mm 47 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar Seido 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 Seido 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 Seido Yew Offset 27.2 mm x 355 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 size M

As printed

size M

As printed

size M

Max total weight– 120 kg

Mounts and storage

Mudguard mounts 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.

Size of Audax Al Sword

Size of Audax Al Rd-m665m

Differences measured from

Audax Al Sword · M
Audax Al Rd-m665m · M

Stack and reach

Audax Al Sword · M Audax Al Sword · M — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 561
Audax Al Rd-m665m · M Audax Al Rd-m665m · M — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 561

Geometry3 differences

Size M M

Reach 390 mm 390 mm

Stack 561 mm 561 mm

Top tube (effective) 551 mm 551 mm

Seat tube 530 mm 530 mm

Head tube 150 mm 150 mm

Head angle 72° 72°

Seat angle 74° 74°

Chainstays 420 mm 420 mm

Wheelbase 1,019 mm 1,021 mm +2 mm

Front centre 608 mm 610 mm +2 mm

Standover 782 mm 782 mm

BB drop 68 mm 68 mm

Fork offset 53 mm 53 mm

Trail 58 mm 56 mm −2 mm

Where to buy them

Bombtrack Audax Al Sword
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Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Bombtrack Audax range

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bombtrack Audax Al Sword or Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m?

Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m weighs 10.4 kg, Bombtrack Audax Al Sword 10.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bombtrack Audax Al Sword and Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m come with?

Bombtrack Audax Al Sword: Microshift Sword 1x10. Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m: Microshift 11-speed, RD-M6655.

How do Bombtrack Audax Al Sword and Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m compare on geometry?

In size M, Bombtrack Audax Al Sword has a stack of 561 mm for a reach of 390 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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Bombtrack Audax Al Sword vs Bombtrack Audax Al Rd-m665m

At a glance

Prices

Character

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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