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2026 Prevelo

Alpha Three MkIII

A 20″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and promax hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$759
Weight16.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels20″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetmicroSHIFT Acolyte
BrakesPromax Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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15 mph

Alpha Three MkIII

18 mph

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Two Wheeling Tots
Prevelo Alpha Three 20" Kids Bike Review - Fabulously Versatile & Fun

Mar 2026 · Natalie Martins

The Prevelo Alpha Three is a smooth and stable ride for everything from everyday rides to aggressive, adventurous riding. Read the review!

Highs
  • Aluminum frame

  • Low bottom bracket for stability

  • Low minimum seat height for younger riders

  • Step-through frame for easy mounting

  • Threaded bottom bracket for easier maintenance

  • Narrow Q-factor

  • 3-piece cranks

  • Quality/Sealed hubs

  • Comfortable padded saddle

  • Sealed/Cartridge bottom bracket

  • Quality headset

  • Brand name tires

  • Wide gear range (3.46)

  • Hydraulic disc brakes

  • Trigger shifters

  • Short reach brake levers

  • Knobby tires

  • Double-walled rims

  • Derailleur hanger

  • Derailleur chain retention system

  • Quick release wheels

  • Water bottle cage mounts

  • Lightweight (16.9 lbs)

  • Clear written instructions

  • Video instructions

  • Easy assembly

  • Pre-tuned brakes

  • Customer service with real person

  • Frame warranty

  • Partial component warranty

  • Tubeless compatible rims

Lows
  • Adjustable handlebar not included

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Prevelo Alpha Three 20-inch

Aug 2024 · Matt Page

Excellent specification with size-specific parts and geometry that make it a confident bike to ride for younger riders

Highs
  • Bespoke-sized components

  • Low standover

  • Wide gear range

Lows
  • Stiff wheel bearings

  • No bottle cage mount

  • Price

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Lightweight Triple Butted 6061 Aluminum. Low Center of Gravity, Kid Specific Geometry. Internally routed Cables. 3D Forged Dropouts. Dropper Post Compatible.

Tire Clearance2.2"

ColorsSpeed Silver; Braap Blue; Party Pink

Fork

Bladed Aluminum Legs with 1 1/8" Aluminum Steer tube

Bottom Bracket

68x113 Hollow Square Taper with Sealed Cartridge Bearings

Headset

1⅛" Integrated Threadless Sealed Cartridge

Stem

Prevelo 1pc bar/stem with knee friendly design

Handlebar

HEIR Riser Lightweight Aluminum 31.8 clamp, 19mm grip 560mm wide, 25mm rise

Saddle

Prevelo 1pc Junior

Seatpost

⌀31.6mm alloy 1 piece

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite Big Kid, 9/16 LONG Crmo Spindle

Grips

110mm Black Rubber 19mm diameter Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Microshift Acolyte Super Short with Springlock chain retention system

Crank

HEIR Lightweight Aluminum 3 piece. Narrow Width, 110mm length

Shifters

8 speed Microshift Acolyte Quick Trigger w/ Indicator

Cassette

8 speed 11-38t Microshift H083

Brakes

Promax Hydraulic Disc Brakes

TypePromax Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Doublewall Aluminum, tubeless compatible

Front Hub

20h Aluminum Sealed Cartridge with Quick Release Skewer

Rear Hub

20h Aluminum Sealed Cartridge with Hex Key Skewer

Tires

Kenda Small Block Eight 20 x 1.5 60 TPI

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Last updated June 7