Cyclingnews Verdict

The Prevelo Alpha Two is one of the lightest, smartest and most thoughtfully designed 16-inch bikes you can buy. Child-sized components, a low gear, plus a saddle that drops to just 430mm / 17 inches, make it an excellent beginner's bike that your young rider will get maximum use out of. It isn't cheap, but its versatility and build quality make it a sound investment.

Reasons to buy

+ Lightweight

+ Large range of saddle heights

+ Adjustable dropouts

+ Optional balance bike kit

+ Great on the climbs

+ Very easy on the eye

Reasons to avoid

- It's not cheap

- Not very quick on the flat

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