Stevens Sonora GX AXS

The "Sonora GX AXS" model from the "Stevens" brand, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. The price for this model is 3,999 EUR. The frame is made from Carbon SL HMF, which gives the bike high stability whilst keeping its weight down to just 10 kg. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg.

The Sonora GX AXS’s braking system is fitted with high-quality components from Shimano. Both the brake levers (Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100) and the front and rear brakes (Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100) ensure reliable braking performance. The brake discs measure 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear (Shimano RT-MT800).

The bike uses the SRAM GX Eagle AXS RD-GX-1E-A1 system, which offers electronic, wireless shifting with 12 speeds. The shift lever is also from SRAM (Eagle GX AXS). The bike’s fork is a Rock Shox SID SL Select+ with 100 mm of travel, which ensures good damping and control.

The bottom bracket is a Pressfit BB92, and the crankset is also from SRAM (GX Eagle, 34T). The cassette is a SRAM XG 1275 Eagle, also in a 12-speed version. The handlebars (Oxygen Scorpo MTB, 740 mm) and the stem (Oxygen Scorpo MTB) are sturdy and ergonomically designed. The headset is a STEVENS MTB Taper 1 1/8"-1 1/2".

The wheelset consists of DT Swiss X 1900 Spline, which ensures smooth running and robustness. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Evolution (57-622) at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evolution (57-622) at the rear, providing good grip and speed. The saddle is an Oxygen Roccia, and the seatpost is an Oxygen Scorpo MTB.

Overall, the 2023 Stevens Sonora GX AXS offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and high-spec technical features, making it an excellent companion for sporty mountain bike adventures.