Prevelo has turn out to be considered one of my favourite cubicles on the Sea Otter Basic. They at all times have new parts designed for teenagers, and their stoke for getting youth on bikes is contagious.
For 2023 the kid-centric model rolled new fashions and a few bigger (26″ wheeled) bikes. Additionally they showcased up to date parts and carbon equipment, obtainable quickly to bling out your kiddos’ journey.
Prevelo Bikes — Up to date Designs
A number of up to date body designs had been on the Pervelo sales space for Sea Otter Basic. The one which caught out probably the most to me was the up to date Alpha. The Alpha is the all-arounder bike from Pervelo. It’s able to filth, highway, gravel, and so forth.
Pervelo Alpha Two
The Alpha Two acquired a really cool seatpost replace, making it a lot simpler for small riders.
The design is just like a BMX seat and publish combo however maximizes the quantity of the publish that may enter the body. Prevelo needed to redesign their seatpost clamps to get the right clearance.
The result’s a slammed seatpost that permits a baby to develop into the bike and get probably the most use of the body.
Prevelo Alpha Three – 4 – 5
As for the Alpha Three, 4, and 5, the body is notably completely different, with an additional little bit of tire clearance and compliance within the rear.
Pervelo designs the frames so it’s simpler for teenagers to get on/off the bikes and really feel assured whereas pedaling. This new body design and a few very new electrical colorways look to perform that.
Bigger Tires — Prevelo Zulu 5
Beforehand the Prevelo sizing maxed out at a 24″ wheeled bike. Now they’re shifting into 26″ land, and the bikes are getting extra severe. The brand new Prevelo Zulu 5 is the most recent addition to the model lineup. It’s the first 26″ mountain bike they’ve supplied.
The bike may be very shut in look to its brethren in Zulu, however the addition of 26″ wheels opens up extra prospects for tires, forks, and rims.
The Zulu 5 (and others) roll on WTB tubeless STi rims, Kenda Regolith Professional 2.40″ tires, and extra to supply.
Hier Parts — Carbon Upgrades
Prevelo has an in-house part line, Inheritor. They provide aftermarket kid-fit cranksets, handlebars pedals, and different equipment. Beforehand the parts had been solely supplied alloy and completely different anodized colour choices.
For 2023 Prevelo is stepping it up and providing a carbon crankset (145mm) that works in lots of frames.
They’re additionally venturing into the handlebar class, releasing a carbon bar with 19mm grips, characteristic designers discovered needing to be improved within the cockpit world.
Along with the carbon bars, Hier will provide aftermarket 19mm lock-on grips, excellent for younger riders.
Up to date Spec
As for up to date specs, Prevelo is shifting away from the Radius line of brake units and beginning to spec TekTro brake techniques on their bikes. The Prevelo crew appreciated the strong design of the TekTro and the restricted must service.
For extra data on Prevelo bikes, take a look at: Prevelo.com
