After the lightweight Vuelta frame from the Hamburg-based modular supplier, which we tested in TOUR 1/11, the Izoard, the second of three aluminium models from Stevens, also cuts a fine figure. The frameset including fork remains just under two kilos and is therefore in the midfield of the test. High stiffness values recommend it for heavy riders, yet the riding impression is not too harsh. The finish is also appealing: individual cross-sections of the top tube and down tube characterise the look, while white and red decor peps up the black anodised surface. The good equipment is an example of the many possibilities of the Stevens modular system. There's not much to say about the Ultegra groupset, the saddle is comfortable and the Grand Prix 4000 S tyres from Conti give an upper-class riding impression.
Price 1983 Euro
Weight 7.9 kilos
Available in specialised shops (modular system)
Reference/Info www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.413/426/84 g
Frame sizes** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm Seat-/
Steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 585/565/175 mm plus 25 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 576/398 mm/1.45
Equipment
Fork Stevens
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t./BSA)
Wheels/tyres Easton Vista SL/Continental Grand Prix 4000 S
Handlebar/stem Oxygen Scorpo
Saddle/post Oxygen Cyrius/Oxygen Scorpo (27.2 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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