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Alpha Two MkIII
A 16″ aluminum frame general youth bike with rim brakes.
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$509| Weight | 12.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 16″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Single-speed |
| Brakes | Rim |
Feb 2026 · Natalie Martins
A dream bike for ambitious riders, the Prevelo Alpha Two will take your child from beginning wobbles to a little shredder. Rear our review!
Lowest minimum seat height in high-end 16” category
Converts to balance bike with Balance-Tech kit
Weight 12.90 lbs – one of the lightest 16” bikes
Aggressive, leaned-in geometry for confident riders
Gain ratio 3.8 – good acceleration and speed
All-terrain tires (Kenda Small Block 8)
Dual hand brakes with Tektro V-brakes, easy levers for small hands
Integrated stem/handlebar prevents misalignment after crashes
Tool-free seat post collar prevents saddle twisting
High resale value
Aggressive geometry feels overwhelming for timid kids
Non-adjustable handlebar (one-piece stem/bar)
No coaster brake (requires learning hand brakes)
Single-speed – struggles on hills for young riders
Kickstand not included (optional extra)
Short fit range when used for both balance and pedal modes
Low handlebar reduces comfort at higher seat heights (above 21-22”)
Aug 2024 · Matt Page
Excellent specification with size-specific parts and geometry that make it a confident bike to ride for younger riders
Bespoke-sized components
Low standover
Wide gear range
Stiff wheel bearings
No bottle cage mount
Price
| Frame | THRU-TUBE™ Lightweight Triple Butted 6061 Aluminum. Low Center of Gravity, Kid Specific Geometry. Internally routed Cables. Adjustable Forged Dropouts. BALANCE-TEC Compatible. Tire Clearance: 2.2" Colors: Speed Silver; Braap Blue; Party Pink |
|---|---|
| Fork | Bladed Aluminum Legs with 1" Aluminum Steer tube |
| Bottom Bracket | 68x113 Hollow Square Taper with Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
| Headset | 1" Integrated Threadless Sealed Cartridge |
| Stem | Prevelo 1pc bar/stem with knee friendly design |
| Handlebar | Lightweight Aluminum 1 piece Bar/Stem Combo, 460mm wide, 50mm rise, 19mm grip diameter |
| Saddle | HEIR Frame Hugger™ Little Kid - Alloy Reinforced |
| Seatpost | ⌀27.2mm alloy 1 piece Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Composite Little Kid, 9/16 SHORT Crmo Spindle |
| Grips | 90mm Black Rubber, 19mm Small Hand |
| Crank | HEIR Lightweight Aluminum 3 piece. Narrow Width, 95mm length, 146mm Q factor |
|---|---|
| Cassette | 10t cassette - Freewheel |
| Brakes | Independently operated dual hand brakes with Kid Sized Brake Levers Type: Rim |
| Rims | Lightweight Aluminum with Shaved Sidewalls |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | 74mm 16h Aluminum Sealed Cartridge with Allen Key Bolts |
| Rear Hub | 110mm 16h Aluminum Sealed Cartridge Cassette with hex key bolts |
| Tires | Kenda Small Block Eight 16 x 1.5 |
First added June 28
Last updated March 28
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