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Alpha Step Through
A 650b aluminum frame hybrid e-bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,399| Frame | Aluminum |
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| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | Belt Drive |
| Groupset | Gates CDN |
| Motor | 350W 45Nm hub-drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
4'9" – 5'8"
5'7" – 6'1"
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Jul 2023 · John S. Bozick
An affordable, entry-level city e-bike with an easy-to-use approach. Having previously reviewed the now-discontinued Proxima, which held a solid tenure on our list of the Best City and Urban Electric Bikes, we had extremely high expectations for Vvolt’s most economically-priced model, the Alpha. In this Vvolt Alpha review, we examine the bike’s specs, ride feel,
Fast and responsive motor input! Power is delivered almost immediately thanks to a highly sensitive cadence sensor.
Low maintenance and easy operation! The single-speed Gates Carbon belt drive requires no shifting, no lubrication, and no parts replacement for thousands of miles.
Versatility in different environments! Knobby hybrid tires give the Alpha the ability to ride on unpaved surfaces for a bit more freedom.
Uncommon extra features! Triple-pack mounts on the forks make bikepacking with extra gear possible, and a small pass-through in the frame makes changing the belt a breeze.
Great braking! The Alpha’s Radius hydraulic disc brakes resulted in some of the best performance we’ve seen from similar e-bikes we have tested.
Affordability! The Alpha starts between $1,000 and $1,500, putting it at a highly accessible price point when compared to many other similar bikes on the market.
The bike maneuvers well and pedals easily without motor assistance thanks to its weight of just 43 lbs!
The bike pedaled well at slower speeds, but we’d like to see a larger chainring to reduce the ghost pedaling that started around 17-18 mph.
We feel three PAS levels with more refined speed differences would complement the single-speed setup better than the current five levels.
| Frame | Vvolt Alloy w/Removable Downtube Battery, fender, rack and 1x bottle cage mounts Tire Clearance: 2.5" |
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| Fork | Vvolt Alloy Thru Axle w/ 3-pack fender and accessory mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | Candence-Sensor Sealed Bearing Square Taper, 68mmx116 |
| Stem | 31.8 Clamp, 7º rise |
| Handlebar | Alloy 31.8, 20mm rise x 660mm width |
| Saddle | Hybrid Gel Comfort Saddle |
| Seatpost | 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Plastic platform w/reflectors |
| Grips | Ergonomic Shape Dual-Density |
| Crank | Square Taper, 170mm, 5x130mm BCD; Gates CDN, 50t |
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| Cassette | Gates 22t |
| Brakes | CStar Radius Hydraulic, 160mm rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Black Alloy, Disc Specific 32h front 36h rear |
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| Spokes | black steel 14g front, 12g rear |
| Front Hub | Sealed Bearing, 15x100mm Thru-Axle Disc, 32h |
| Tires | 27.5 x 1.95, low tread pattern for street and gravel |
| Motor | Xplova, 350w nominal power, 45nm max torque |
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| Display | Xplova - LED Display w/ USB charging port |
| Charger | e-Bike Battery Charger 36V2AP, 100-240V Output 36V/2A CC-CV |
| Bell | Mini Bell |
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First added December 17
Last updated December 17
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