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2026 Prevelo

Alpha Two MkIII

A 16″ aluminum frame general youth bike with rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$509
Weight12.1 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels16″ Aluminum
DrivetrainSingle-speed
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

9 mph

Alpha Two MkIII

18 mph

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Reviews
Two Wheeling Tots
Prevelo Alpha Two Review - Our Top Pick for Adventurous Riders

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!

Highs
  • Lowest minimum seat height in high-end 16" category

  • Converts to balance bike with Balance-Tech kit

  • Lightweight (12.90 lbs)

  • Aggressive geometry for confident riders

  • All-terrain tires (Kenda Small Block 8)

  • Powerful Tektro V-brakes with easy-reach levers

  • Integrated stem and handlebar prevents misalignment after crash

  • High resale value

Lows
  • Not suitable for timid/beginner riders due to aggressive geometry

  • Handlebar height not adjustable (one-piece stem/bar)

  • No coaster brake (kids must learn hand brakes)

  • Single-speed struggles on hills

  • Compatibility limited for kids who spend long time in balance mode (reduces pedal mode fit window)

  • Does not include kickstand (sold separately)

  • Not compatible with training wheels

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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

THRU-TUBE™ Lightweight Triple Butted 6061 Aluminum. Low Center of Gravity, Kid Specific Geometry. Internally routed Cables. Adjustable Forged Dropouts. BALANCE-TEC Compatible.

Tire Clearance2.2"

ColorsSpeed 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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite Little Kid, 9/16 SHORT Crmo Spindle

Grips

90mm Black Rubber, 19mm Small Hand

Groupset
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

TypeRim

Wheels
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

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Last updated May 30