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Every cycling journey starts somewhere, and for millions of British families, that somewhere is an Apollo from Halfords. These aren't the bikes that win races or set Strava records. They are the bikes that get children to school, carry commuters through their first nervous miles, and sit in sheds waiting for sunny Sunday afternoons.
Apollo exists because not everyone needs a £1,000 bike to discover whether cycling suits them. The Phaze mountain bike has introduced countless teenagers to trail riding. The Transfer hybrid gets new commuters onto two wheels without the financial anxiety of premium pricing. The Entice provides sensible transport for riders who want basic reliability rather than exotic specifications.
What Apollo delivers is genuinely important: the lowest barrier to entry in British cycling. Walk into any Halfords, point at an Apollo, and you can be riding within the hour. No waiting for online delivery, no assembly required beyond final adjustments, and a nationwide network of stores if anything needs attention. For families testing whether kids will actually ride, for adults curious about commuting, for anyone wanting to try cycling without commitment, Apollo serves a purpose the premium brands cannot.
Apollo bikes currently start from £0 across the marketplace.
Apollo bikes are best for families, beginners, and casual riders wanting affordable entry into cycling.
When buying any used Apollo, start with the basics. Check the frame for cracks, dents, or damage, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, and dropout areas. Look at the drivetrain for wear and make sure the gears shift cleanly through the full range.
Ask the seller for service history and proof of ownership. Every Apollo listed on Cyclesite is automatically checked against UK stolen-bike databases, but it is always worth checking the frame number yourself too.
Typical Apollo pricing on the used market sits in the £100 to £400 bracket. Anything notably outside that range is worth a closer look.
Halfords developed Apollo as their entry level cycling brand, designed specifically for the UK market. The range grew to cover children learning to ride through to adults discovering commuting. Accessible pricing and nationwide availability through Halfords stores made Apollo one of Britain's most common first bikes.
Apollo bikes do exactly what they are designed for: provide affordable entry into cycling. They aren't performance machines and nobody pretends otherwise. For children learning, adults commuting short distances, or families testing whether cycling suits them, Apollo delivers reliable basics at prices that remove financial barriers.
Halfords stores nationwide stock Apollo bikes. This means you can see them, sit on them, and ride away the same day. The Halfords network also provides servicing and support, which matters for new cyclists who might not know a local independent shop.
Both live in Halfords, but serve different riders. Apollo targets absolute beginners and budget buyers: basic specifications, lowest prices, good enough for casual use. Carrera sits above with better components and build quality for riders who know they will use their bikes regularly. Think of Apollo as the test purchase and Carrera as the upgrade once you are hooked.
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