Name: Prevelo Alpha Three
Brand: Prevelo
Price: 569.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 100 (7 reviews)

100/100

BikeRide Score

Users (6 ratings)

100

Experts (1 review)

100

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Facts

Gender

Type

Release Year

Brand

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

18.9 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Rim: V-Brake

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Prevelo Alpha Three. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

12 reasons to buy

The Prevelo Alpha Three is lightweight. It weighs just under 19 lbs.

The chromoly steerer and aluminum alloy fork help keep the bike's weight down.

The bike has a long wheelbase and wide handlebars, providing riders with stability on singletrack.

Experts said the bike was nimble and easy for riders to maneuver around obstacles and over roots.

The seat is easy to adjust with a quick-release seat clamp.

The bike has eight gears. Riders found the Alpha Three’s wide gear range helped them tackle a variety of terrain.

The brakes are responsive and easy to reach.

The bike has a more aggressive stance than some of its competitors. This encourages the rider to have a more active riding style.

The Kenda Small Block Eight Pro tires provide riders with excellent traction.

The bike excels on paved trails, roads and mellow dirt trails.

The bike has a quality aluminum frame. Experts describe the welds as solid.

The bike has 110mm cranks, specifically designed to provide young riders with efficient power transfer when pedaling.

3 reasons not to buy

Young riders may find the Alpha Three's trigger shifters more difficult to operate than grip shifters found on other 20” children’s bikes with multiple gears.

Some experts found that the handlebars were heavy on the bike.

The geometry of the Alpha Three places riders in a position that may be too aggressive for some.

Bottom line

The Prevelo Alpha Three is a 20” bike with eight gears. Experts agree the trigger shifter can be difficult for children to operate. The wide gear range on the bike allows riders to adjust for climbing over obstacles once shifting is mastered for the rider. The geometry of the bike puts riders in an active riding position that not all young riders may find comfortable.