MOZA R12 vs Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $30 less than the R12. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$429vs$399
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $30 less than the R12.
- Torque12 Nm peakvs9 Nm
These two do not quote torque the same way. Simagic does not say whether the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm's 9 Nm is peak, holding, or continuous. MOZA states peak for the R12. The figures are printed as published, and we do not rank one against the other, because that would be arithmetic on unlike measurements.
Specs side by side
| MOZA R12 | Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $429 | $399 |
| Torque | 12 Nm peak | 9 Nm |
| Published by one side | ||
| Quick release | Supported | Not published |
| Rim in the box | No | Not published |
| Pedals in the box | No | Not published |
| Input voltage | 110 V to 220 V AC in, 36 V DC out | Not published |
| Not published by either | drive system · mounting · weight · platforms | |
MOZA R12: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Quick release is documented: Supported.
Cons
- Costs $30 more than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
Who it suits
At 12 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $30 less than the R12.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
At 9 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $429 for the R12.
Where to buy
Full R12 specs · Full Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.