Simagic Alpha Wheel Base vs Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $250 less than the Alpha Wheel Base.
What separates them
- Price$649vs$399
The Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm costs $250 less than the Alpha Wheel Base.
Specs side by side
| Simagic Alpha Wheel Base | Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $649 | $399 |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | Not published | 9 Nm |
| Not published by either | drive system · quick release · mounting · rim in the box · pedals in the box · input voltage · weight · platforms | |
Simagic Alpha Wheel Base: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
Cons
- Costs $250 more than the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm.
Who it suits
Sits in the $600 to $1,000 band at $649.
Simagic Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $250 less than the Alpha Wheel Base.
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 $649 for the Alpha Wheel Base.
What changed from the Alpha Wheel Base to the Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm
Both are Simagic wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- List price moves from $399 to $649, a difference of $250.
Where to buy
Full Alpha Wheel Base specs · Full Alpha EVO 9, 12 and 18 Nm specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.