The Alpa is a 27kg long-tail electric cargo bike that carries two children and up to 180kg in total. Made by Italian e-bike maker SUM and sold in Ireland by Kuma, it has a 55Nm Bafang motor, carbon fork, 8-speed Microshift gearing, hydraulic brakes and 40–70km of range, or 80km+ with the optional range extender. €2,999, inside the €3,000 bike to work scheme limit for cargo bikes.
Who the Alpa is for
- Families doing the school run with one or two children
- Riders replacing car trips for shopping and errands
- Anyone who wants a cargo bike light enough to handle and park easily (27kg)
Carrying
- Front rack, rear cage and footrests included as standard
- Takes two child seats or two seated children on the rear
- Optional cushions and accessories to set it up your way
Battery & Range
- 36V 10Ah battery, 40–70km per charge
- Optional 7Ah bottle range extender takes it beyond 80km
Ride
- Bafang 250W 55Nm motor with 3 assist levels
- Microshift Acolyte 8-speed gearing
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Carbon fork and internal cable routing keep the weight down to 27kg
Specifications
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Cable routing | Internal |
| Motor | Bafang 250W, 55Nm |
| Assist levels | 3 |
| Battery | 36V 10Ah, optional 7Ah range extender |
| Range | 40–70km, 80km+ with range extender |
| Display | Integrated into the frame, Bluetooth ready |
| Gearing | Microshift Acolyte 8-speed |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc |
| Wheels | 27.5" and 20", 2.2" tyres |
| Weight | 27.2kg |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 200 x 79 x 112cm |
| Size | One size |
| Max total load | 180kg |
| Rear rack | Up to 80kg |
| Front rack | Up to 15kg |
| Side platforms | Up to 35kg |
Sizing
- One size, fits riders from 160cm to 190cm
