Vvolt Alpha ebike on a beach in Summer with a front basket attached
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Alpha

Make hot ebike summer easier than ever!

Alpha

$1,599 $899 Sale

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.

Size: L/XL
Color: Slate

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  • Free continental US shipping
  • Free returns within 14 days
  • 3 year warranty
  • Complementary pre-delivery tune up ($160 value)
Size: L/XL
Color: Slate

Occam's Razor

"The simplest solution is almost always the best.” This is the mantra we followed when designing the Alpha. With minimal maintenance, intuitive controls, & high rideability, the Alpha excels at getting around town with ease, comfort, and leisure.

Vvolt Alpha on sand with a close up shot of the Gates Direct Belt Drive system

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?

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Shot of the Vvolt Alpha on gravel road with a front basket attached

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.

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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!

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 19 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 17 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
19 reviews
  • DS
    Donald S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    13 seconds ago
    Elegant simplicity

    The Alpha is quite quiet and powerful enough to get me up all the hills I encounter.

    I appreciate it's simplicity, quality and lower maintenance. It would make a great bike even without the electric motor assist.

  • CI
    Clint I.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 days ago
    Love this bike.

    My husband bought this for me even though I did not want it. I was very anti-electric bike. Now that I’ve ridden it several times, I LOVE it. I was worried that I would not get exercise on the ebike. Not true. I get as much of a workout on the ebike as I do on my trek. The motor is great if I’m outrunning a storm or I’ve pushed too hard and am worried about making it home. This is a very comfortable, very well built bike. The quality of this bike compared to other more expensive bikes is outstanding.

  • RZ
    Robert Z.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Nice EBike

    Just got bike and it's really nice, but I almost wish I bought one with a throttle. Time will tell but seams like a quality ebike .

  • A
    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Great bike!

    Bought an Alpha for the wife and am very impressed. Sporty-looking bike, not dorky, and solid as a rock. Reputable components, not cheap ones. Battery seems good as well. I'm a bike nerd with a whole fleet of high-end bikes and I think this is a real winner at a great price.

  • X
    Xandr
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    Best bang for bucks

    2 months and 140 miles in and it does everything it needs to perfectly.

    Some initial issues with quality control where I was sent the wrong bike at first and the right one had leaky brakes, however the costumer service is frankly the best I’ve ever seen and all issues were fixed extremely quickly with no hassle. Their warranty is also excellent and gave me 60% off a replacement rear wheel when I crashed and broke the rear spoke, which is really more than I’d expect anywhere else.

    The bike itself is no frills, exactly what it needs to be. Hydraulic brakes are strong and stop well, belt drive is quiet and reliable. The motor is also plenty powerful and easily sustains 20mph on slight inclines. I average 20-25 miles of range with max pedal assist going 20mph on gentle hill, which is plenty for daily commute and charging at night back to full. Also importantly it looks good and is pretty stealthy for an e-bike, which is great in terms of likely hood to get stolen.

    Overall one of the best purchases I’ve ever made, such a nice luxury to avoid the bus, driving, or getting sweaty on a normal bike and I would 100% recommend for people with a commute shorter then 10 mile one way. Obviously the fit and finish isn’t as good as big brand name bikes, but it’s definitely worth having some ugly weld lines to save 100s of dollars compared to other equivalent spec e-bikes.

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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.