I have a 600x for 2 years now with 1900 miles riding. I love it. I just got an Apollo 11 this week. Managed to get in some rides, 39 miles so far. Geez I haven't ridden a drop bar bike like forever. The Apollo rides like a rocket 8) Love the internal gears and belt drive. I will never go back to a chain again.
My husband and I have these bikes. They are absolutely phenomenal. The Alfine shifts like a dream. We also have done bikepacking with them and they handled very well. This bike is amazing.
@@PedaleDouce It’s definitely less than my Shimano 105. I found it tough on the climbs with the bike packing gear on it, but I’m a beginner bike packer. My husband didn’t have any trouble at all, and he’s switched to riding his Apollo exclusively.
Love the looks and specs of the Apollo. But my one concern is the Alfine 11 hub. I keep reading that compared to the Alpfine 8, it's far more problematic with slipping gears and leaking oil. But much of these criticisms are from years ago. I believe the 11 has since been upgraded. Anyone out there have any experience with the Alfine 11? Its it now as reliable as the 8? - Thanks!
BBB Adventures rode cross country on them in 2022, with zero mechanical issues (had multiple flats, but that's par for the course). They did a series of videos documenting their journey.
I bought a 29er instead of this bike last time. I don't regret the decision at all other then I still don't have a gravel lol I'd choose this one tho. Maybe soon. Thanks for the video
I bought a Priority Classic and later upgraded to the L Train, my next step was to be the Apollo. The bikes were good but the support was a harsh awakening, very poor and showed no interest in or intent to replace the defective pedals that came on the L Train. I explained that they would not rotate at all, and their response was "give it time andbtheyvwill smooth out. They didn't smooth out. They were so tight that a socket and breaker bar couldn't get them rotating. Really a sad situation as I had so much faith and confidence in Priority. Very sad. I sold the bikes and never went to the Apollo.
Even though I have aligned the indexing of the Alphine 11 as recommended to compensate for cable stretch, one would be wise to get close to alignment, then shift through the range, then adjust again and repeat while still on the bike stand. Do not align the indexing lines perfectly. Go out and ride and if you still have phantom shifting, then adjust again. Repeat this procedure until you find where the indexing lines are right to prevent phantom shifting. These lines may not be aligned according to your idea of perfect. Do not align, what you believe to be right as it may not be right but ease into the right alignment by adjusting and riding, then adjusting again. You cannot go by sound like you can on chain drive. The cables will stretch again so get this procedure down or phantom shifting will continue to be in your future.
Not sold by bike shops, direct from Priority (like Canyon). BTW, I have one and love it as my touring and gravel bike (not racing). Prefer my road bike for group rides from LBS (lighter & faster). No maintenance on the Apollo, simply hose off when done riding. They now come with hydraulic brakes.
@@stevederr4927 I see. Already bought a Marin bike instead, but I guess I will aim to get Apollo sometime later. Does the cable actuated hydraulic brake need both cable adjustment and fluid bleeding?
Too hard gears. The final drive ratio should be around 1.6 (42T/26T) and then with this hub it is possible to climb terrain and ride quite fast on a straight line.
Does Bicycling consider this a review? The title says "TESTED" The script is the same things on the Apollo web site. And not a single negative? Hmmm. Most people say that changing the rear wheel is HARDER than a derailleur bike. This "test" says the process for changing the rear wheel is "Obviously not the same" as a derailleur bike. That is obviously what the marketer from Apollo would say. Thumb down to this product placement advertisement. Bicycling- DO BETTER. It is okay to be showcase a for the bike industry. Don't pretend that they are reviews or that it was "TESTED"(in the actual title).
Finally, someone gave a gear equivalent comparison. That's what a review should do. Thanks.
I have a 600x for 2 years now with 1900 miles riding. I love it. I just got an Apollo 11 this week. Managed to get in some rides, 39 miles so far. Geez I haven't ridden a drop bar bike like forever. The Apollo rides like a rocket 8) Love the internal gears and belt drive. I will never go back to a chain again.
My husband and I have these bikes. They are absolutely phenomenal. The Alfine shifts like a dream. We also have done bikepacking with them and they handled very well. This bike is amazing.
How has IGH held up?
hi ! Have you experienced climbing (on road) with them ? if so, how did it feel with the ratio ?
@@PedaleDouce It’s definitely less than my Shimano 105. I found it tough on the climbs with the bike packing gear on it, but I’m a beginner bike packer. My husband didn’t have any trouble at all, and he’s switched to riding his Apollo exclusively.
@@av1atrx thank you so much for the info !
I love my Priority 600, but got to test ride one of these Apollos last weekend and I am reeeeaaallly tempted. Great review, thank you!
Thank you for profiling this bike. Well presented.
This bike looks awesome! I do love my Priority 600X but this one looks like quite the rig too.
Love the looks and specs of the Apollo. But my one concern is the Alfine 11 hub. I keep reading that compared to the Alpfine 8, it's far more problematic with slipping gears and leaking oil. But much of these criticisms are from years ago. I believe the 11 has since been upgraded. Anyone out there have any experience with the Alfine 11? Its it now as reliable as the 8? - Thanks!
BBB Adventures rode cross country on them in 2022, with zero mechanical issues (had multiple flats, but that's par for the course). They did a series of videos documenting their journey.
I bought a 29er instead of this bike last time. I don't regret the decision at all other then I still don't have a gravel lol I'd choose this one tho. Maybe soon. Thanks for the video
I bought a Priority Classic and later upgraded to the L Train, my next step was to be the Apollo. The bikes were good but the support was a harsh awakening, very poor and showed no interest in or intent to replace the defective pedals that came on the L Train.
I explained that they would not rotate at all, and their response was "give it time andbtheyvwill smooth out.
They didn't smooth out. They were so tight that a socket and breaker bar couldn't get them rotating.
Really a sad situation as I had so much faith and confidence in Priority.
Very sad.
I sold the bikes and never went to the Apollo.
Go Aliya! You're killin' these vids!
Isn't this a man?
@@kinghadu9611 Looks and sounds like a lady to me.
How is shifting effort? That's my main criticism of the twist shifter on my belt drive bike.
Even though I have aligned the indexing of the Alphine 11 as recommended to compensate for cable stretch, one would be wise to get close to alignment, then shift through the range, then adjust again and repeat while still on the bike stand. Do not align the indexing lines perfectly. Go out and ride and if you still have phantom shifting, then adjust again. Repeat this procedure until you find where the indexing lines are right to prevent phantom shifting. These lines may not be aligned according to your idea of perfect. Do not align, what you believe to be right as it may not be right but ease into the right alignment by adjusting and riding, then adjusting again. You cannot go by sound like you can on chain drive. The cables will stretch again so get this procedure down or phantom shifting will continue to be in your future.
This is certainly one of the bikes I am looking at. Any bay area shops I can try this out?
Not sold by bike shops, direct from Priority (like Canyon). BTW, I have one and love it as my touring and gravel bike (not racing). Prefer my road bike for group rides from LBS (lighter & faster). No maintenance on the Apollo, simply hose off when done riding.
They now come with hydraulic brakes.
@@stevederr4927 I see. Already bought a Marin bike instead, but I guess I will aim to get Apollo sometime later. Does the cable actuated hydraulic brake need both cable adjustment and fluid bleeding?
What shifters are fitted to this bike? and why is there a cable coming out of the side of the shift lever? thanks for the answer🎉
I'd bet MicroShift SB-N080
What is the width of the internal seat of the rim for the tires? And would a road tire (28c) work on the rim?
Great, succinct review. Thanks
have had this bike on mind for so long.
Gotta save my pennies for that new titanium Apollo. 🤤
Love her voice. Smooth as silk. What was the name of the bike again? 😀 J/k.
Hi. Why are belt drive bikes less attractive to thieves?
Too hard gears. The final drive ratio should be around 1.6 (42T/26T) and then with this hub it is possible to climb terrain and ride quite fast on a straight line.
Di2 option???? That's a cool bike.
@@lazurm educate yourself, alfine di2 has been available for years.
@@DigitalWebOwner I've just been educated and deleted my incorrect post. Thank you.
More belt drives!!!
Bring to the UK
cooll gravel
Does Bicycling consider this a review? The title says "TESTED"
The script is the same things on the Apollo web site.
And not a single negative? Hmmm.
Most people say that changing the rear wheel is HARDER than a derailleur bike.
This "test" says the process for changing the rear wheel is "Obviously not the same" as a derailleur bike. That is obviously what the marketer from Apollo would say.
Thumb down to this product placement advertisement.
Bicycling- DO BETTER.
It is okay to be showcase a for the bike industry. Don't pretend that they are reviews or that it was "TESTED"(in the actual title).
+1000
Man or woman?
@@alexanderg117 same
Dude got excellent taste in bikes👍
The fact UOU can’t tell says way more about you than her.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻