The Impala paintwork with two shades of red and white can also appeal to small men - the bike is not immediately recognisable as a women's model. The geometric compromise that is unavoidable with frames of this size has been successful: the head angle and fork pre-bend are adjusted so that the bike is the only one of the three small test bikes to offer legroom up to around shoe size 40. The steep seat angle is mitigated somewhat by the seat post, which moves the saddle backwards. As is often the case with small frames, the chassis is excessively stiff. Presumably not intentional, but not a disadvantage either, as the slim seatpost provides a certain amount of suspension comfort. The equipment with the 105 groupset as a triple version, Easton wheels and good add-on parts from the Stevens range is appropriate for the price.
Price 1299 Euro
Weight 8.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.426/563/85 g
Frame sizes** XS, S, M, L Seat/steering angle 75°/71.5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 475/510/115 mm plus 25 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 975/63 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 513/371 mm/1.38
Equipment
Fork Stevens steering bearings FSA, 1-1/8 inch brakes/
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/39/30 t/press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Easton 700C/Continental UltraRace
Handlebar/stem Oxygen Scorpo/Oxygen Scorpo
Saddle/post Oxygen Damsel/Oxygen Scorpo (27.2 mm)
*Weighted 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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