Prevelo offers 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. Wider tires, hydraulic disc brakes and air fork provide traction, control and a smooth ride on dirt trails. |
Tires | Kenda Small Block 8 Pro 20 x 15 Light, efficient and versatile for everyday riding |
Kenda Small Block 8 Pro 20 x 2.1 HEIR - VEE Crown Gem 20 x 2.25 Tubeless Ready 120 TPI Wide with aggressive tread for trail riding. |
Geometry | All purpose bike geometry with 69° head tube angle and 69° seat tube angle for fast and agile handling. | Modern mountain bike geometry with 67° head tube angle and 74° seat tube angle for a stable, smoother and more confidence inspiring trail ride. |
Gearing | 11-34T cassette / 32T chainring Good for all around riding |
11-36T cassette / 32T chainring HEIR - 11-36T cassette / 30T chainring Designed to give riders more cranking leverage off-road |
Fork | Lightweight aluminum alloy fork with chromoly steerer | Air fork with adjustable air pressure and lockout to soak up harsh bumps SR Suntour XCM 20" air fork with adjustable compression and lockout - 80mm travel - - lockout and adjustable compression HEIR - HEIR Twenty - 80mm travel - HM Carbon Fiber / AL6061 Lower - AL7050 Hard Anodized ⌀30mm Stanchion - adjustable rebound, lockout and compression |
Brakes | V-brakes. Alloy brake lever and calipers | Hydraulic disc with small levers and flat mount rear caliper |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano ALTUS 8-speed | Shimano ZEE Shadow RD+ 10-speed with ON/OFF Clutch Compact design provides for extra clearance off road and clutch design keeps the chain in place on rough terrain. |
Shifter | Shimano ACERA RAPIDFIRE | Shimano DEORE RAPIDFIRE Plus HEIR - Shimano SLX RAPIDFIRE Plus |
Crank | 110MM Designed to make riding easy, comfortable and unintimidating |
120MM direct mount with hollow axle bottom bracket Designed to give riders more cranking leverage off-road and provide flexibility for more gearing options |
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 |
Standard: Gloss Gobbledygook Grey HEIR: Matte Radical Red |
Other | Includes kickstand plate Kickstands available here |
Rear Thru-Axle HEIR - Front and rear Thru-Axles |