MOZA R9 vs Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm
The R9 costs $70 less than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm. They also differ on 1 more published field, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$329vs$399
The R9 costs $70 less than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
- Torque9 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These two do not quote torque the same way.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 R9. 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 R9 | Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $329 | $399 |
| Torque | 9 Nm peak | 9 Nm |
| Published by one side | ||
| Drive system | direct-drive | Not published |
| Quick release | Supported | Not published |
| Mounting | Bottom mount | 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 |
| Platforms | PC | Not published |
| Not published by either | weight | |
MOZA R9: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $70 less than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
- Works on PC, which the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: Supported.
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.
Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the R9.
Cons
- Costs $70 more than the R9.
- No published PC support, where the R9 lists it.
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 R9 is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $399 for the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
If you are on PC, only the R9 publishes support for it.
Where to buy
Full R9 specs · Full Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.