The frame looks modern and appealing with its internally routed cables and fresh accents, but at second glance the finish is a little rough. The frameset is quite heavy with the fork and aluminium steerer tube, which together with the inexpensive components results in the high overall weight. Heavy
riders can rely on high stiffness reserves in all respects. Due to the classic geometry, the aluminium seat post can't be extended very far and therefore offers hardly any comfort - this is somewhat mitigated by the comfortable saddle and the 25 mm tyres. Otherwise, the equipment is functional and problem-free, but also nothing special: Shimano's Tiagra works smoothly and even includes a 32 t mountain sprocket; the simple Shimano wheels are solid, but heavy.
CONCLUSION Solid but relatively heavy all-rounder. Simple but well-functioning components, little comfort
OVERALL GRADE 2.5
Price 999 Euro
Weight 9.2 kilos
Info www.stevensbikes.de
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,543/564/80 grammes
Frame sizes** 44, 47, 59, 52, 55, 58, 61 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 590/570/184 mm Stack/Reach/STR*** 588/397 mm/1.48
Drive/gearshift/brakes Shimano Tiagra (50/34 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Shimano WH-R 500/Continental Grand Sport Race 25C (v/h: 1,303/1,897 grams)
*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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.
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