The Stevens has already overcome the first, quite difficult hurdle before it even hits the trail. All the female testers agreed on the look: beautiful, elegant and yet discreet. That's how you win the hearts of female testers. On the trail, the "Fluent Lady" is a sporty bike. The geometry with a steep seat angle (73.5°) ensures good climbing ability with plenty of pressure on the front wheel. The bike is no stranger to rearing up on steep ramps. The shock and fork can also be locked out, the latter via the handlebar lever. However, operating the lockout lever is not very ergonomic. Otherwise, the Suntour "Axon" fork does a good job with 102 millimetres of travel, but could do with a little more travel compared to the rear triangle. The wide Schwalbe tyres and the 180 mm brake disc on the front wheel are also positive. Let's go into more detail. While all the testers were delighted with the shape of the Oxygen saddle, they complained about the slippery surface of the seat leather. Otherwise, the equipment is at a very high level, typical for Stevens, considering the price. The stiffness values of the frame are also impressive. With 27.3 Nm°, the "Fluent Lady" ranks third in the test field.
CONCLUSIONThe "Fluent Lady" also offers a sporty geometry for small women. What's more, the touring bike has an elegant look. The equipment is of a good standard.
TUNING TIP: Replace slippery saddle
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