E-fullys under 5500 euros: Stevens E-Inception AM 7.6.1 GTF on test

Following a price increase, the Stevens E-Inception AM is clearly the most expensive bike in the Test of six E-Fullys up to 5500 euros. The equipment is slightly above average in comparison with the good Yari fork and Srams Code brakes. Bosch's Smart system with Kiox display is also of high quality. However, only the smaller 625 battery is fitted and the bulky aluminium frame is heavy. At 26 kilos, Stevens has the highest weight on the scales.

The saddle of the bike is also striking, as its character is more confident and cosy than lively and sporty. In particular, the very heavy wheels with the massive, super puncture-proof tyres make the ride feel sluggish. The suspension is designed to be comfortable and the rear end absorbs even small bumps. All in all, our test bike is the most sedate bike in the test, even though it is very compact in the 18-inch size supplied.

Stevens E-Inception AM GTF: Confident on tour, strong on the climbs

The bike does not have the downhill-hungry character suggested by the abbreviation GTF (Gas to Flat). It doesn't exactly encourage active riding manoeuvres or playing around on the trail. On the positive side, the uncomplicated climbing characteristics and the high level of riding comfort stand out. If you ride comfortably and prefer to be a passenger on a confident bike instead of actively pedalling your E-MTB over the trail, this is the bike for you.

Uphill, the front wheel maintains contact with the ground for a long time, traction on the rear wheel is good, and the highly controllable Bosch drive contributes to the good climbing characteristics. The E-Inception also takes a lot of work off the rider's hands downhill. On fast downhills, however, the short geometry and the moderately confident suspension do not provide the highest level of riding safety.

Conclusion on the Stevens E-Inception AM 7.6.1 GTF

The E-Inception AM 7.6.1 is a confident and cosy tourer. The heavy bike was less convincing in sporty off-road use. Powerful Bosch motor with Smart System. - Florentin Vesenbeckh, Test Manager EMTB

Technical data and notes Stevens E-Inception AM 7.6.1 GTF

Manufacturer information

• Price: 5499 Euro
• Sizes (seat tube) / frame material: S, M (tested size 42.5 cm), L, XL / Aluminium

Measured values²

• Weight²: 26 kg
• Reach altitude¹: 1625 (+0)hm
• Average speed: 13.5 km/h
• Centre of gravity height: 514 mm
• Handlebar width: 780 mm
• Crank length / Q-factor: 165 mm / 176 mm
• Ground clearance⁴: 483 mm

Equipment

• Motor: Bosch Perf. CX
• Max. Torque³: 85 Nm
• Battery³ / weight² / price replacement battery: Powertube 625 / 3664 g / 899 Euro
• Gear system: Sram NX Eagle (12-speed)
• Translation (v. / h.): 36; 11-50
• Display: Bosch Kiox 300
• Permissible total weight³: 140 kg
• Fork / Shock: Rockshox Yari RC / Deluxe Select+
• Suspension travel: 150 mm
• Telescopic seatpost: Oxygen E-Scorpo, 150 mm
• Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Sram Code R / 200 mm / 200 mm
• Wheels: Shimano hubs; Oxygen RM-E35 rims
• Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary ST, 29 x 2.6" / Eddy Current SG, 27.5 x 2.6"

EMTB test rating⁵: 7.7 points - good

¹ The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in clearly reduced emergency mode are shown in brackets. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance.

² Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals. Battery weight incl. screwed-on cover where applicable.

³ Manufacturer's specification

⁴ Step test, measured with 36 centimetre raised rear wheel

⁵ The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 9.0), very good (from 8.0), good (from 7.0), satisfactory (from 6.0), with weaknesses (from 5.0), below insufficient.