The Xenon frame, painted in matt anthracite, is one of the few in the test field that consistently utilises the possibilities of carbon as a material. The low set weight and very good stiffness values form the basis for the excellent test result. The frame shape with an almost horizontal top tube and largely round tubes is classic. Modern style elements are the bottom bracket shell with press-fit standard and integrated cables. The equipment with complete Ultegra and solid wheels from Citec promises high mileage and little hassle. The Scorpo brand attachments lack a bit of glamour and the handlebars are extremely wide - that's a matter of taste. On the other hand, the bike rolls on the best folding tyres currently available.
Price 2499 Euro
Weight 7.3 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 950/362/92 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/74°
Seat/top tube/head tube 585/570/174 mm plus 25 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/50 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)
Wheels/tyres Citec Accelerator/Continental Grand Prix 4000S
Handlebar/stem Scorpo/Scorpo
Saddle/post Oxygen/Scorpo (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. 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 an extremely race-like riding position, 1.60 an extremely comfortable riding position. A typical sporty position is in the range of 1.44 to 1.49.
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