Light, simple and stylish, Alpha is simplicity defined. With 5 levels of motor assist all you have to do is hop on and pedal. You'll get where you're going easier, and probably faster too.
Alpha is on Final Clearance. No exchanges, no returns, no worries. It's still backed by our industry-leading 2-year warranty.
Our workshop performs thorough inspection and tuning of every ebike before we ship. Alpha orders may require up to 3 weeks for processing.
*note that our ongoing accessory promotion does not apply to this Clearance price.
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Occam's Razor
Gates® Carbon Belt Drive
Belts Are Better!
Belts lasts 4x longer compared to a traditional chain without the grease and grime. Belts are lightweight, whisper-quiet, deliver efficient, smooth power, and require no maintenance. Did we mention the no maintenance?
Self Adjusting
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Higher speeds and quicker acceleration require high performing brakes. RUSH™ Hydraulic Disc Brakes are self adjusting meaning no tinkering or maintenance is required. Did we mention the no maintenance part?
A great ebike starts with
A Good Bike
Alpha was designed for an upright fit that works great for quick rides around town as well as longer rides. It strikes a balance between a Dutch bike, and a sporty hybrid that’s feels rewarding to most riders.
5 pedal assist levels
Pedal Assisted Fun
No throttle, no problem. Alpha keeps the bike in ebike with a pedal assisted drive system, meaning you still have to pedal. Choose from 5 asist levels. Keep it in 1 or 2 when cruising on the flats or punch it up to 4 or 5 when topping out the hills.
Publishers love the Alpha
Selecting Your Size
Please refer to both rider height and stand over. To find Stand Over: Take your inseam measurement wearing shoes you are likely to ride in. As long as you've got around 1" of clearance over the top tube you'll likely be good to go! If you're on the cusp between sizes we generally recommend sizing up!
Components & Specs
Full component specifications for our fellow nerds. Find the full component spec sheet here.
Frame
Lightweight aluminum alloy frame and fork.
Rear Hub Motor
Our rear hub motor gives you 350 watts of power and 45 Nm of torque.
Gates Carbon Belt Drive
Carbon reinforced belts from Gates® last longer than chains, operate quietly, and don't require grease -- no more unintentional chainring tattoos!
Battery
375 Wh standard battery provides 15-40 miles of range depending on terrain, assist level, and other factors. All of our batteries are removable and can be charged on or off the bike.
Hub Motor Display
Our handlebar display has 6 levels of assist plus walk mode, a backlight and USB power-out. In assist mode 0 your Vvolt can be ridden without motor power, just like an analog bike. In assist mode 5, you're getting maximum power. Hold on tight!
Class 1 Controller
Our Class 1 controller is programmed to provide motor assistance up to 20 mph.
Tires
27.5'' x 1.95'' tires with slightly raised tread to roll smoothly on pavement and handle some light offroad riding.
Brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes paired with 160mm rotors provide ample stopping power.
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