Stevens City Flight Luxe Gent

The "City Flight Luxe Gent" model from Stevens, released in 2023, is a high-quality city bike that stands out for its excellent features and build quality. Priced at 1449 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features that make it an ideal choice for everyday city cycling.

The frame of the City Flight Luxe Gent is made from 6061 TB aluminium, resulting in a robust yet lightweight total weight of just 14 kg. The maximum load capacity is 130 kg, ensuring sufficient stability and safety.

Reliable braking performance is provided by the Shimano BL-MT201 brake levers in combination with the Shimano BR-MT200 disc brakes at both the front and rear. The front brake disc measures 180 mm, whilst the rear brake disc has a diameter of 160 mm; both are Shimano SM-RT54 models.

The gear system is a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8D with 8 speeds, operated via the Shimano Nexus 8 SL-C6000 gear lever. This allows for precise and easy gear selection, which is particularly advantageous in city traffic.

The fork is a STEVENS S-Lite aluminium fork, which provides additional stability and comfort. The lighting comprises a B+M IQ Myc Friendly T Senso+ front light and a B+M Toplight 2C+ rear light, both of which are powered by a Shimano DH-3D37 dynamo, ensuring optimum visibility even in the dark.

The bike is fitted with ATB Alu Comp Reflex pedals and features a BSA 68 mm bottom bracket. The crankset is a Gates S250 CDN with 50 teeth, whilst the sprocket is a Gates CDC Centre Track sprocket with 24 teeth. Power is transmitted via a Gates CDN Centre Track Carbon Drive Belt, which is renowned for its durability and low maintenance.

The handlebars are Oxygen Driver with a width of 640 mm, complemented by an Oxygen Driver stem and a STEVENS AH 1 1/8" headset. The rims are Oxygen RM-23 Disc (23 x 622) at both the front and rear, fitted with Continental Contact Speed tyres in size 37-622.

Additional comfort features include an Oxygen Raceline saddle, an Oxygen Driver seatpost, SKS mudguards, a chain guard and a Pletscher Comp kickstand. The Racktime Eco IMM luggage rack rounds off the equipment package and offers plenty of space for carrying bags or shopping.

All in all, the Stevens City Flight Luxe Gent is a thoroughly well-designed and high-quality city bike that is perfectly suited to everyday urban life.