{"id":255141,"date":"2026-07-28T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/prioritys-apollo-flat-bar-is-a-sporty-versatile-bike-on-pavement-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:30:00","slug":"prioritys-apollo-flat-bar-is-a-sporty-versatile-bike-on-pavement-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/prioritys-apollo-flat-bar-is-a-sporty-versatile-bike-on-pavement-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Priority\u2019s Apollo Flat Bar is a Sporty, Versatile Bike on Pavement and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As an MTB rider, I like commuter bikes that aren\u2019t totally limited to paved roads, and I usually don\u2019t want to ride drop bars. This Spring I jumped on the chance to test Priority Bicycles\u2019 Apollo Flat Bar, as it ticks those boxes. The bike has proven to be a fast, solid commuter with zero upgrades, but its off-road capability makes it a dual-purpose machine.<\/p>\n

The Apollo Flat Bar features a custom-butted 6061 aluminum frame, a carbon fork and seatpost, Gates Carbon belt drive, and an Alfine 11-speed hub. The bike provides plenty of accessory\/cargo mounts to haul your stuff, which is great for commuting or more adventurous riding. For full details and specs on the Apollo Flat Bar<\/a><\/strong>, check out my launch article, but below we\u2019ll find out how the bike rides.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Priority Apollo Flat Bar \u2013 Assembly<\/h2>\n
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Assembling the Apollo Flat Bar was very easy. Unboxing and building the bike took maybe 30 minutes at a casual pace. All I had to do was install the seat\/seatpost, screw in the pedals, turn the stem around and install the handlebar, then bolt in the front wheel and pump up the tires. The hydraulic disc brakes are pre-bled, and the drivetrain comes fully set up.<\/p>\n

Aside from a Phillips screwdriver I used to tighten a reflector mount, Priority includes the tools required to assemble the bike. You even get a vial of touch-up paint for the frame, but one thing that Priority doesn\u2019t include (and perhaps should) is a bit of carbon compound for the bike\u2019s carbon seatpost. I would also recommend applying some grease to the pedal spindles.<\/p>\n

Beyond basic assembly, I discovered the front brake rotor was a bit bent from shipping, so I did my best to straighten it out by hand. I got it straight enough that with a repositioning of the caliper, the brake was no longer rubbing. The bike was now ready to ride!<\/p>\n

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