The Beyond AL Apex – Matt Metallic Red is the aluminium interpretation of the Beyond platform: a modern adventure/bikepacking bike that is lighter and more responsive than the classic steel version, yet still built to handle demanding terrain, long-distance touring and real off-road riding. The hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminium frame delivers efficient power transfer and excellent load capacity, while the aluminium fork with triple mounts and rack/fender eyelets opens up a wide range of packing options.
The SRAM Apex 1×11 drivetrain with an 11–42 T cassette provides a generous gear range for steep climbs with bags on board, while the mixed wheel concept (27.5″ on size S, 29″ from M upwards) optimises control and rolling behaviour according to rider height. WTB Ranger 2.0″ tubeless-ready tyres complete a package that is ready for travel, rough gravel and technical tracks.
If you are looking for a gravel-adventure aluminium bike that can easily switch from a full bikepacking rig to a daily exploration machine, the Beyond AL Apex is a solid, modern and capable choice, based on a geometry that has been thoroughly proven in real-world adventure riding.
Why it’s a Beyond AL Apex
- Hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminium frame with multiple mounts for racks, fenders and accessories.
- Aluminium fork with rack mounts, triple cage mounts and internal hub dynamo routing.
- SRAM Apex 1×11 drivetrain with 11–42 T cassette, ideal for steep climbs and varied terrain.
- Adventure / MTB-inspired geometry: stable under load, confident off-road and comfortable on long days.
- Mixed wheel sizes: 27.5″ (S) and 29″ (M–XL) to balance agility, comfort and rollover ability by rider size.
Key strengths
- Aluminium construction: lighter than steel, with frame and fork still optimised for heavy-duty touring.
- TRP Spyre C mechanical disc brakes: powerful, reliable and easy to service on the road.
- WTB Ranger 27.5″ or 29″ x 2.0″ tyres, tubeless-ready: traction and control on gravel, dirt and light singletrack.
- Full rack & fender ready: frame and fork with complete mounting points for front/rear racks and fenders.
- Adventure-focused component choice: comfortable cockpit, generous tyre clearance, T47 BB and modern standards.
Short description
Beyond AL Apex – Matt Metallic Red is a robust and versatile aluminium adventure/gravel bike, designed for bikepacking, off-road touring, rough gravel and long-distance exploration. It combines the proven Beyond geometry with a lighter, more responsive frame while retaining excellent load capacity and on-bike comfort.
Ideal for
- Multi-day off-road bikepacking and adventure touring.
- Technical gravel, light singletrack and mountain dirt roads.
- Heavily loaded touring with full bags and racks.
- “No limits” exploration near home, including trails usually reserved for MTB.
- Riders seeking a modern, solid and highly capable adventure platform.
Tyre clearance (official)
Frame – maximum without fenders:
- S: 27.5″ × 2.25″
- M – L: 29″ × 2.25″
Fork – maximum without fenders:
- 27.5″ × 2.25″ / 29″ × 2.1″
Technical interpretation
The Beyond AL Apex is clearly oriented towards off-road use and loaded touring. The ability to run tyres up to 2.25″ (depending on size) allows you to build the bike almost like a rigid MTB, while still enjoying the efficiency and multi-position control of a dropbar cockpit.
- 27.5″ setup (size S): more compact and agile, ideal for shorter riders and twisty routes, with excellent traction and comfort.
- 29″ setup (M–XL): rolls smoothly over obstacles, efficient on long dirt climbs, fast gravel and flowing off-road sections.
- Front PM mount with up to 203 mm rotor: huge braking margin, especially useful on long, technical descents with luggage.
In short, the Beyond AL Apex sits between a rigid MTB touring bike and an extreme gravel bike: a highly capable base for riders who do not want to be limited by terrain.
Rider fit – size guide
- S: approximately 160 – 171 cm
- M: approximately 170 – 181 cm
- L: approximately 179 – 190 cm
- XL: approximately 188 – 199 cm
For accurate sizing, send us your height + inseam: we reply within 24 real hours.
Recommended setups
- Full bikepacking: frame bag, handlebar roll and saddle bag plus optional rear rack for extended trips.
- Trail-oriented adventure: more aggressive tyres within the stated limits for more technical off-road riding.
- Mixed travel + daily use: rear rack, fenders and faster-rolling tyres for tough commuting.
- Dynamo hub setup (enabled by internal fork cable routing) for self-sufficient bikepacking and night riding.
Why buy from us
- Express tracked shipping within Italy and across Europe.
- Italian / English customer support.
- Real, experience-based advice on sizing, setup and use.
- Email replies within 24 working hours.
Final CTA
Ready for an aluminium adventure bike that can truly go anywhere?
Add the Bombtrack Beyond AL Apex – Matt Metallic Red to your cart.
Prefer to talk before ordering?
Write to us at: info@bikejamming.it
Technical specifications
SPECS – Bombtrack Beyond AL Apex
| Color 1 |
Matt metallic red |
| Color 2 |
- |
| Color 3 |
- |
| Frame |
6061-T6 hydro-formed aluminium, TA, rack / fender mounts, stealth dropper ready, 86.5 mm T47 BB shell |
| Fork |
6061 aluminium, TA, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8'', fender / rack / triple cage mounts, internal hub dynamo cable routing |
| Handlebar |
Bombtrack Tackle gravel bar, 31.8 mm, 25° flare |
| Grips |
Bombtrack Command bar tape |
| Stem |
Bombtrack Tramp forged aluminium stem, 3° |
| Headset |
Sealed integrated aheadset, 1.1/2'' - 1.1/8'' |
| Levers |
Sram Apex double tap mechanic |
| Shifter |
Sram Apex double tap 1 x 11 |
| Brakes |
TRP Spyre C mechanical disc brakes |
| Rotor |
TRP 180 mm front and 160 mm rear rotor |
| Crankset |
Bombtrack Ames forged aluminium crank, 24 mm spindle |
| BB |
Bombtrack T47 internal sealed BB for 24 mm spindle |
| Pedals |
- |
| Chain |
KMC X11 chain, 1/2'' x 11/128'', 114L |
| Chainring |
Steel, narrow-wide, 36 T |
| Cassette |
Sram PG-1130 11-speed, 11 - 42 T |
| Front derailleur |
- |
| Rear derailleur |
Sram Apex 1, clutch, long cage |
| Front hub |
Bombtrack Arc sealed hub, 6-bolt disc |
| Rear hub |
Bombtrack Arc sealed hub, 11-speed, 6-bolt disc |
| Through axle |
12 x 100 mm / 12 x 142 mm |
| Front rim |
WTB ST i23 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h |
| Rear rim |
WTB ST i23 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h |
| Saddle |
Bombtrack Fuzz saddle |
| Seat post |
Seido Yew aluminium seatpost, 31.6 mm x 400 mm |
| Seat clamp |
Bombtrack Prime 34.9 mm |
| Front tire |
WTB Ranger TCS Light / Fast Rolling, S 27.5'' x 2.0'' / M - XL 29'' x 2.0'', tubeless ready |
| Rear tire |
WTB Ranger TCS Light / Fast Rolling, S 27.5'' x 2.0'' / M - XL 29'' x 2.0'', tubeless ready |
| Fender |
- |
| Rack |
- |
| Kickstand |
- |
| Light |
- |
| Weight |
11.7 kg (size M) |
| Weight frameset |
2145 g frame (size M, incl. TA, bolts, seatclamp, hanger) / 1000 g fork (300 mm steerer, incl. TA) |
| Maximum rider weight |
140 kg incl. luggage |
| ASTM riding condition |
2 |
| Note |
Final product may vary in appearance, finish and minor details. |
Build information
BUILD INFOS – Bombtrack Beyond AL Apex
| BB standard |
T47 - 86.5 mm shell width |
| Headset standard (S.H.I.S.) |
IS42 / 28.6 | IS52 / 40 |
| Headset crown race angle |
45° |
| Fork steerer inner diameter |
24.6 mm |
| Fork max tire clearance w/o fender |
27.5'' x 2.25'' / 29'' x 2.1'' |
| Frame max tire clearance w/o fender |
S 27.5'' x 2.25'' / M - L 29'' x 2.25'' |
| Maximum chainring clearance 1x |
36 T with 50 mm chainline |
| Maximum chainring clearance 2x |
40 / 28 T with 50 mm chainline |
| Seat post diameter |
31.8 mm |
| Seat clamp diameter |
34.9 mm |
| Front derailleur clamp diameter |
34.9 mm |
| Frame front derailleur compatible |
yes |
| Brake mount front |
PM 6'' |
| Brake mount rear |
FM 140 / 160 |
| Frame thickness rear brake mount |
20 mm |
| Maximum rotor clearance front |
203 mm |
| Maximum rotor clearance rear |
160 mm |
| Front through axle |
12 mm x 100 mm, 1.5 thread pitch |
| Rear through axle |
12 mm x 142 mm, 1.5 thread pitch |
| ISO testing standard |
MTB |
| Crankarm |
S - M 170 mm / L 175 mm |
| Q Factor |
179 mm |
| BCD crank |
104 mm, 4 bolts |
| Chainring offset |
0 mm |
| Chainline |
50 mm |
| Spoke length front wheel |
S 272 mm / M - XL 292 mm |
| Spoke length rear wheel |
S 274 mm, 272 mm / M - XL 293 mm, 291 mm |
| Spoke count (front / rear) |
32 / 32 |
| ERD |
S - S 570 mm / M - XL 606 mm |
| Front hub PCD |
58 mm |
| Rear hub PCD |
58 mm |
| Front hub flange distance / offset |
56.5 mm center to center / 6.6 mm |
| Rear hub flange distance / offset |
51 mm center to center / 8.8 mm |
| Stem length |
S - M 50 mm / L - XL 80 mm |
| Stem angle |
3° |
| Headset spacers |
S - L 1 x 10 mm, 2 x 5 mm / XL 1 x 10 mm, 1 x 2 mm |
| Seat post offset |
0 mm |
| Seat post length |
400 mm |
| Bike trailer |
approved |
| Seat tube mounted child seat |
not approved |
| Derailleur hanger |
BT-DH-018 |
| Frame small parts |
BT-CR-007 |
| Hub end caps front |
BT-HC-012 |
| Hub end caps rear |
BT-HC-017 |
| Cassette body |
BT-CB-006 |
| Crankarm bolt |
BT-CRP-001 |
| Through axle front |
BT-TA-F-603 |
| Through axle rear |
BT-TA-R-601 |
Geometry
GEOMETRY – Bombtrack Beyond AL Apex
| Parameter | S | M | L | XL |
| Wheel size |
27.5'' |
29'' |
29'' |
29'' |
| Seat Tube Length |
440 |
480 |
520 |
560 |
| Horizontal TT length |
546 |
567 |
597 |
626 |
| Seat Angle |
74° |
74° |
74° |
74° |
| Head Angle |
70° |
70.5° |
70.5° |
70.5° |
| Headtube Length |
140 |
160 |
200 |
230 |
| BB Drop |
60 |
74 |
74 |
74 |
| Chainstay Length |
420 |
445 |
445 |
445 |
| Fork Offset |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
| Trail |
70 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
| Wheelbase Length |
1040 |
1077 |
1109 |
1140 |
| Standover |
775 |
821 |
859 |
893 |
| Reach |
382 |
394 |
413 |
434 |
| Stack |
569 |
604 |
642 |
670 |
| Front Center |
627 |
642 |
674 |
705 |
| Axle to Crown |
420 |
420 |
420 |
420 |
| Minimum rider height ¹ |
1600 |
1700 |
1790 |
1880 |
| Maximum rider height ¹ |
1710 |
1810 |
1900 |
1990 |
¹ The bike size recommendation is an indicative guideline to narrow down options based on rider height. Proper bike fitting is complex and should also account for additional body measurements and factors. Since no two riders are exactly the same, it is impossible to provide advice that is 100% accurate for everyone. The best way to confirm your correct size is to contact your Bombtrack dealer (info@bikejamming.it) or a professional bike fitter.
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