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Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword vs Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex

Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword, side view

Bombtrack

Beyond Al Sword

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex, side view

Bombtrack

Arise Sg Apex

Entry levelAluminium29" front, 27.5" rear2025
Entry levelSteel29" front, 27.5" rear2024

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 24 differences, line by line.

Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Beyond Al Sword
Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Arise Sg Apex

At a glance

  • Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword is 100 g lighter than Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex (brand figures).
  • Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword is the newer model (2025).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2025 2024
Weight 12.2 kg Best of the comparison 12.3 kg +100 g
Frame Aluminium
As printed

6061-T6 hydroformed aluminium

 Steel
As printed

4130 double-butted CrMo

Wheelset 29" front, 27.5" rear · Seido Magnon i25 asymmetric, tubeless-ready, 32h 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

Drivetrain 2×10 1×11
Groupset Microshift Sword
As printed

Microshift Sword SB-G7000 dual-control levers, 2 x 10

 SRAM Apex 1
As printed

SRAM Apex 1, 11-speed, 1x

Brake model TRP Spyre C mechanical disc Tektro Mira, SRAM Apex double-tap levers
As printed

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

Seatpost Rigid · Seido Yew aluminium seatpost, 31.6 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · BOMBTRACK BEECH 27.2 mm x 315 mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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

Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword

Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex

Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex

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.

  • Beyond Al Sword · Gravel bike rather demanding, very stable, entry-level equipment.
  • Arise Sg Apex · Gravel bike rather demanding, very stable, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding
Handling
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NimbleStable
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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 fork5 differences
Fork Aluminium
As printed

6061 aluminium, tapered steerer

 Steel
Frame weight 2,145 g Best of the comparison 2,480 g +335 g
Max tyre clearance 57 mm °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 42 mm −15 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12 x 100 mm front, 12 x 142 mm rear

 Thru-axles
As printed

Through axles 12 x 100 mm / 12 x 142 mm

Bottom bracket Seido T47 86.5 mm
As printed

Seido, 86.5 mm T47, internal sealed, for 24 mm spindle

 BSA, 68 mm shell
As printed

68 mm BSA bottom bracket shell

Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm °Value not published by the brand 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand−4 mm
Drivetrain7 differences
Groupset brand microSHIFT
As printed

Microshift Sword

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Apex 1

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

Microshift Sword RD-G7025L, clutch, long cage Microshift Sword SB-G7000 dual control lever 2 x 10

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

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

Chainrings 2 1 −1
Gears at the back 10 11 Best of the comparison+1
Chainring teeth Microshift Sword 2x wide, forged aluminium, 24 mm spindle BOMBTRACK TAF19 aluminium crank, 24 mm spindle °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Microshift CS-H105, 10-speed, 11-38 T SRAM PG-1130 11-speed, 11 - 42 T °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Microshift Sword RD-G7025L, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brand SRAM APEX 1, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Microshift Sword SB-G7000 dual control lever 2 x 10 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Apex double tap 1 x 11 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Mechanical disc
As printed

TRP Spyre C mechanical disc

 Mechanical disc
As printed

Tektro Mira post-mount mechanical disc brakes

Front rotorSame for all 180 mm 180 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 29" front, 27.5" rear °Value not published by the brand 29" front, 27.5" rear °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless ready yes –Not given
Tyres WTB Ranger Comp 2.0"
As printed

WTB Ranger Comp, 2.0". S: 27.5". M-XL: 29"

 Vee Tire Speedster
As printed

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

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar Seido Tackle drop bar, 31.8 mm, 25° 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 Tramp forged aluminium stem, 3° °Value not published by the brand BOMBTRACK MEANDER forged aluminium stem, -6° °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Seido Yew aluminium seatpost, 31.6 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand BOMBTRACK BEECH 27.2 mm x 315 mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight1 difference
Weighed in sizeSame for all M
As printed

12.2 kg (size M)

 M
As printed

size M

Max total weight 140 kg Best of the comparison 120 kg
Mounts and storage
Rack mountsSame for all yes yes
Mudguard mountsSame for all yes yes
Fork mounts yes –Not given

° 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.

Beyond Al Sword · MArise Sg Apex · L
  • Beyond Al Sword · M
  • Arise Sg Apex · L

Stack and reach

570580590600610620630640360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Beyond Al Sword · M — Reach (mm) 394 · Stack (mm) 604Arise Sg Apex · L — Reach (mm) 394 · Stack (mm) 602
  • Beyond Al Sword · M Beyond Al Sword · M — Reach (mm) 394 · Stack (mm) 604
  • Arise Sg Apex · L Arise Sg Apex · L — Reach (mm) 394 · Stack (mm) 602
Geometry14 differences
Size M L
ReachSame for all 394 mm 394 mm
Stack 604 mm 602 mm −2 mm
Top tube (effective) 567 mm 578 mm +11 mm
Seat tube 480 mm 550 mm +70 mm
Head tube 160 mm 180 mm +20 mm
Head angle 70.5° 71° +0.5°
Seat angle 74° 73° −1°
Chainstays 445 mm 435 mm −10 mm
Wheelbase 1,077 mm 1,065 mm −12 mm
Front centre 642 mm 639 mm −3 mm
Standover 821 mm 828 mm +7 mm
BB drop 74 mm 70 mm −4 mm
Fork offset 53 mm 55 mm +2 mm
Trail 75 mm 65 mm −10 mm
BB height–Not given 279 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword or Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex?

Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword weighs 12.2 kg, Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex 12.3 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword and Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex come with?

Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword: Microshift Sword. Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex: SRAM Apex 1.

How do Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword and Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex compare on geometry?

In size M, Bombtrack Beyond Al Sword has a stack of 604 mm for a reach of 394 mm; in size L, Bombtrack Arise Sg Apex has 602 mm for 394 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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