MOZA R21 vs Simagic Alpha Wheel Base
The Alpha Wheel Base costs $50 less than the R21.
What separates them
1Differ
1One side only
0Identical
8Neither publishes
- Price$699vs$649
The Alpha Wheel Base costs $50 less than the R21.
Specs side by side
| MOZA R21 | Simagic Alpha Wheel Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $699 | $649 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | 21 Nm | Not published |
| Not published by either | drive system · quick release · mounting · rim in the box · pedals in the box · input voltage · weight · platforms | |
MOZA R21: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the Alpha Wheel Base.
Cons
- Costs $50 more than the Alpha Wheel Base.
Who it suits
At 21 Nm this sits in the upper band, between 12 and 21 Nm. Makers of bases in this band publish rig-mounting patterns rather than desk clamps.
Simagic Alpha Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $50 less than the R21.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
Sits in the $600 to $1,000 band at $649.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the Alpha Wheel Base is the cheaper of the two at $649, against $699 for the R21.
Where to buy
Full R21 specs · Full Alpha Wheel Base specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.