The carbon frame of the Izoard is just over the magic one-kilo mark. The stiff frame with internal cables forms the basis for a model that is typical of the Hamburg-based company: rock solid and unobtrusive. Thanks to the high steering head stiffness and relatively long wheelbase, the bike runs very smoothly. 2,000 euros is very fair for a specialist dealer bike with a complete Ultegra; unlike other Stevens models, the Izoard does not have a modular option. However, the functionally flawless equipment leaves little to be desired. Only the tyres and the hard seat post could be improved. The new GrandSport tyres from Continental, which are made in China, roll significantly heavier compared to the top tyres from the same manufacturer.
Price 1,999 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,001/413/91 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50 to 62, 2 cm each (58)
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/570/173 mm plus 24 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 580/403 mm/1.44
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/Continental GrandSport Race SL 25C
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 dimension 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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