The "Sara SL Lady" is based on Stevens' "SCF1" carbon frame, which has been given a special paint job to match the target group. The fact that the frame is not one of the most torsion-resistant did not bother the two test riders; up to a rider weight of 75 kilos, the measured values are absolutely within the green range. However, the very stretched seating position, which the relatively long stem forced them into, was not very popular. As the frame itself is not longer than average, this point of criticism can easily be mitigated with a shorter stem. The 45 centimetre wide handlebars, which are probably too wide for the vast majority of customers, are less easy to change. The equipment with the new Ultegra triple version, 24 millimetre wide Conti tyres and a comfortable women's saddle from Stevens' own brand, Oxygen, is beyond reproach.
Purchase/info: Stevens Vertriebs GmbH, phone 040/7160700, www.stevensbikes.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,128/425/80 g
Frame sizes**: XS, S, M, L
Seat/steering angle: 74°/72.5°; seat/top tube/head tube: 525/545/160 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 975/60 mm
Stack/reach***: 564/382 mm
EQUIPMENT
Fork: Stevens
Steering bearing: FSA, top 11/ 8, bottom 11/ 4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Shimano Ultegra (52/39/30 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Easton EA50/ Continental Grand Prix 24C
Handlebar/stem: Oxygen/ Oxygen
Saddle/post: Oxygen/Oxygen (27.2 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test frame size greased; ***Stack/reach: projected vertical or horizontal dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap
