The Passo Pordoi in the Dolomites lies at 2239 metres. It is the second highest tarmac pass in the Alps and lends its name to the Stevens. On this bike, however, you should avoid the tarmac and instead look for proper trails - even if they are a little rougher. The entire construction of the bike emphasises the demanding off-road ambitions of this all-mountain bike with 130 millimetres of suspension travel. At the front, the Fox 34 Performance Elite suspension fork ensures comfort and guides the front wheel precisely according to the rider's steering commands. It harmonises perfectly with the Fox shock at the rear. The entire suspension travel is easy to use and pleasantly linear.
Thanks to the typical e-bike weight and low centre of gravity, the bike is very stable on the trail and responsive. A Kindshock dropper post can be lowered by 100 millimetres from the handlebars, and the large brake discs decelerate well. Our almost obligatory point of criticism also applies here: The excessively narrow tyres reduce the riding pleasure. 2.25 inch wide Nobby Nic tyres are undersized for the ambitious range of use with a bike weight of over 20 kilos. Despite the high-quality Evo compound, the grip limit is reached early on. This is especially true downhill. The geometry is right: You take a relaxed seat, yet you can still feel the sporty character of the bike. Ideal for longer tours with a high proportion of trails. The powerful Bosch Nyon display sits in the centre of the handlebars. It can be paired with a smartphone, helps with navigation and offers setting options for the Bosch CX drive. The powerful performance drive provides very effective support on climbs. The four riding modes can be selected via a thumb switch. In our range test, the bike reached 1130 metres in altitude at the highest support level. However, the test bike was fitted with a non-standard 400 watt-hour battery. The Pordoi is available from specialist dealers with a 500 Wh battery. This should give you around 300 metres more altitude.
ConclusionWith a price tag of 4999 euros, the Stevens is certainly no bargain. However, apart from the undersized tyres, you get an all-round successful bike with high-quality equipment and numerous useful details - ideal for rough Dolomite trails.
Drive
Motor/position Bosch Performance CX 250 watts/centre
Max. Torque 75 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh (400 in test)
Switching/translation 15 x 11-speed Shimano XT (11x40)
Display/size Bosch Nyon/4.25 inch
Equipment
Frame material/sizes Aluminium, 17/19/21
Fork/damper Fox 34 Float FIT4/Float Perf. Elite
Telescopic support Kindshock Crux 100 mm
Brake/disc fore/aft Shimano BR-M 615/203/180 mm
Impellers 27.5 inch Shimano XT/Oxygen Rim
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 2.25
Info www.stevensbikes.de
Model Stevens E-Pordoi
Price 4999 Euro
Weight 20.9 kg
