Prevelo offers 20-inch and 24-inch bikes in two series: the Alpha Series and the Zulu Series. Trying to decide which one is right for your young rider? Check out the differences right here:
Alpha Series |
Zulu Series |
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Use | All purpose riding. The 1.5" wide tires, rigid fork, lightweight and low height make the Alpha Series efficient, easy and agile on streets, sidewalks, bike paths and light trails. | Dirt riding. The 2.1" wide tires, hydraulic disc brakes and air fork provide traction, control and a smooth ride on dirt trails. |
Fork | Lightweight aluminum alloy fork with chromoly steerer | Air fork with adjustable air pressure and lockout to soak up harsh bumps |
Brakes | V-brakes. Alloy brake lever and calipers | Hydraulic with 160mm rotor and short reach lever |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano ALTUS 8-speed | Shimano ZEE Shadow RD+ 10-speed with ON/OFF Clutch |
Shifter | Shimano ACERA RAPIDFIRE | Shimano SLX RAPIDFIRE Plus |
Crank Length | Alpha Three: 110MM Alpha Four: 130MM Designed to make riding easy, comfortable and unintimidating |
Zulu Three: 120MM Zulu Four: 140MM Designed to give riders more cranking leverage off-road |
Bottom Bracket Height | Low to make the bike easy to ride and unintimidating and to improve agility on smoother surfaces | Higher to provide additional clearance for off-road terrain |
Wheels | Aluminum with grinded sidewalls | Aluminum black doublewall |
Color |
Prevelo Speed Silver with gloss clear coat so riders can camouflage with lightening Prevelo Power Purple with gloss clear coat designed to replicate the energy in the core of a neutron star |
Prevelo Pro Matte Dark Grey Metallic to scare trail monsters |
Kickstand Compatibility | Includes kickstand plate Kickstands available here |
No kickstand plate |