Stevens 8X Lite Tour Lady Slate Grey

The “8X Lite Tour Lady Slate Grey” model from Stevens, released in 2021, is a high-quality trekking bike designed for women. It is available at a price of 1,899 EUR. The frame is made from SL 6061 TB aluminium, which ensures high stability whilst keeping the weight low. The maximum load capacity is 130 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 12 kg.

The bike is fitted with top-class components. The brakes and brake levers are from the Shimano Deore XT series (BR-M8100 and BL-T8100), which are renowned for their reliability and performance. The rear derailleur is also from the Shimano Deore XT Trekking range (Shadow RD-T8000-SGS) and offers 30 gears, operated via the Shimano Deore XT Trekking shift levers (SL-T8000). The front derailleur is the Shimano Deore XT Trekking FD-T8000-HL3, and the crankset is the Shimano Deore XT Trekking FC-T8000-3 with 48-36-26-tooth chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano CS-M771 with 10-speed gearing.

The bike’s fork is made from STEVENS S-Lite aluminium, which enhances steering precision and comfort. Lighting is provided by the B+M Lumotec IQ-X T front light (100 lux) and the Shine Evo rear light, both powered by a Shimano DH-UR-708-3D dynamo. The pedals are ATB Alu Comp Reflex, and the bottom bracket is a BSA 73 mm.

The handlebars and stem are from the Oxygen Scorpo range, with the handlebars measuring 640 mm in width. The headset is the STEVENS AH Taper 1 1/8"-1 1/2". The rims are Oxygen RM-X21, measuring 21 x 622, and the tyres are Schwalbe G-One Allround Performance, measuring 35-622.

The hubs consist of a combination of a Shimano DH-UR-708-3D at the front and a Deore XT at the rear. The saddle is an Oxygen Lynx, mounted on an Oxygen Scorpo seatpost. The bike is also fitted with SKS mudguards, a chain guard and a Pletscher Comp kickstand. The luggage rack is a Racktime Shine Evo RTA luggage rack.

Overall, the Stevens “8X Lite Tour Lady Slate Grey” offers a well-thought-out, high-quality specification that is ideally suited to both everyday use and longer tours.