Sit on it and feel good - that's the motto of the most expensive bike in the test. In terms of geometry, the Stevens, just like the Radon, has a sporty approach. Apart from the slightly longer chainstays on the Stevens, the geometries of both bikes are absolutely identical. This means a moderate steering angle and reach and therefore uncomplicated handling. Stevens only dispenses with a telescopic seat post and specifies a slightly narrower handlebar. The Hanseatic company has also taken a more moderate approach to the tyres with the Schwalbe Rocket Ron in the affordable performance version.
Conclusion on the Stevens Sentiero:
The Sentiero marks the upper price limit in this comparison. However, it also offers high-quality equipment and balanced handling both uphill and downhill.
Technical data for the Stevens Sentiero
General information
- Price: 1699 Euro
- Info: www.stevensbikes.de
- Frame material: aluminium
- Frame size: 16 / 18 / 20 / 22" (tested 46 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 12.43 kg
Equipment
- Fork: Fox 32 Rhythm FitGrip Remote
- Crank: Shimano FC-MT500
- Gear system: Shimano SLX 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 32; 10-51 / 510 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Shimano BL-M4100 / BR-MT410 / 180/160 mm
- Seatpost / Ø: Oxygen Scorpo / 27.2 mm
- Wheels: Oxygen RM-23 rims; Shimano HB-MT 410-B/Shimano FH-MT 410-B hubs
- Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Addix Perfor. 29 x 2,25
The BIKE measured values come from the BIKE laboratory measurement.
The results of the Stevens Sentiero in the complete comparison test of the 7 hardtails from BIKE 4/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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