At just under nine kilos, the Stelvio is one of the heavier bikes in the test. Advantage: The manufacturer approves the model for a total weight of up to 115 kilos. The frame is manufactured using an elaborate smooth-welding process, has a clean finish and is very stable. The new 105 is combined with a simpler Shimano crank, which shifts just as well as the original. Stevens offers the model in two versions: With chainring combination 52/36 and 11/28 cassette as well as with classic compact crank (50/34) and 12/32 package. 25 millimetre wide tyres provide pleasant cushioning. The rather heavy Fulcrum wheels and Scorpio brand components look solid, and the relatively narrow saddle is comfortable. Thanks to the combination of high stiffness and long wheelbase, the bike stays on track even on fast descents.
Price 1,199 Euro
Weight 8.9 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.630/433/83 g
Frame sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 595/570/177 mm plus 23 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,005/52 mm
Stack/Reach 580/399 mm/1.45
Steering bearing Stevens, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano 105
Bottom bracket Shimano FC-RS500 (50/34 t.; BSA)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum Racing Sport/Continental Grandsport 25C
Handlebar/stem Scorpo/Scorpo
Saddle/post Oxygen/Scorpo (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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