Stevens Applebee 27.5" Velvet Black

The “Applebee 27.5” Velvet Black model from Stevens, released in 2021, is a versatile mountain bike available at a price of 999 EUR. The frame is made from high-quality 6061 TB aluminium and contributes to a total weight of 13 kg. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 115 kg.

The braking system on the Applebee 27.5” Velvet Black is fitted with Shimano BR-MT410 brakes and Shimano BL-MT401 brake levers, which ensure reliable and precise braking. The bike’s gear system is based on the Shimano Deore Shadow+ RD-M5120-SGS system and offers 20 gears, controlled via Shimano Deore SL-M4100/SL-M5100 shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano Deore FD-M4100-D, which ensures smooth gear-changing performance.

The SR Suntour Raidon XC RL-R Air fork, with 100 mm of travel, ensures a comfortable ride even on uneven terrain. The bottom bracket is a BSA 73 mm, and the crankset consists of a Shimano FC-M4100-2 with 36-26 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M4100 with a 10-speed setup.

For optimum control and comfort, the bike is fitted with Oxygen Driver handlebars (700 mm) and an Oxygen Driver stem. The headset is a STEVENS MTB Taper 1 1/8"-1 1/2". The rims are Oxygen RM-M19, suitable for tyre sizes 19 x 584 and 19 x 622, and the tyres are Schwalbe Rocket Ron Performance (57-584 | 622). The hubs are Shimano M3050.

The bike’s saddle is an Oxygen Havoc, and the seatpost is also an Oxygen Driver. The pedals are MTB aluminium flat pedals, which provide good grip and stability. Overall, the Stevens Applebee 27.5" Velvet Black offers a balanced combination of high-quality components and solid build quality, ideal for ambitious mountain bikers.