As the best specialist dealer bike in the test, the Aspin delivers a convincing performance. Stevens has responded to our criticism of the high weight of the frameset a year ago. The well-made aluminium frame and fork have lost more than 350 grams without any significant reduction in stiffness. The riding position has become much more relaxed and suitable for marathons. Only Müsing and Bulls offer the complete Ultegra with 22 gears in this comparison. The new groupset is a real incentive to buy. Not only have the shifting and braking functions been further improved compared to the previous groupset; the slimmer grips are also more comfortable to hold. Apart from the great groupset, the Aspin offers solid fare. Sturdy Mavic wheels and own-brand components may not arouse any fascination, but they work perfectly and keep the price in check.
Price 1.699
Weight 8.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,349/432/91 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50 to 64, every 2 cm (58)
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 585/570/181 mm plus 24 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 585/397 mm/1.48
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Ritchey, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Aksium Race/Schwalbe Durano 23C
Handlebar/stem Oxygen/Oxygen
Saddle/post Oxygen/Oxygen (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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