Stevens Colorado 401 27.5" Foggy Grey

The “Colorado 401 27.5 ‘Foggy Grey’” model from Stevens, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 1999 EUR, it offers a combination of robust materials and top-class components.

The bike’s frame is made from 6061 TB aluminium, ensuring high stability and durability. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 11 kg, making for excellent handling.

The brakes and brake levers utilise the Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100 and BL-M8100 system, which is renowned for its reliability and powerful braking performance. The derailleur is also from Shimano Deore XT – specifically, the Shadow+ RD-M8100-SGS model with 12 speeds – which enables precise and smooth gear changes. The shifter is the Shimano Deore XT SL-M8100.

The bike’s fork is a Fox 32 Float Rhythm with 100 mm of travel, which ensures optimum damping and control on uneven terrain. The bottom bracket is a Pressfit BB92, and the crankset is the Shimano Deore XT FC-M8100-1 with 32 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7100, also with 12 speeds.

The handlebars and stem are Oxygen Scorpo MTB, with a width of 700 mm, which allows for comfortable and safe steering. The headset is the STEVENS MTB Taper 1 1/8"-1 1/2". The rims are Sun Ringlé Helix 27 SL, available in both 24 x 584 and 24 x 622 sizes.

The tyres are Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution (27.5") as well as Racing Ray and Racing Ralph Performance (29"), in sizes 57-584 and 622 respectively, ensuring excellent grip and control on a variety of surfaces. The hubs are also Shimano Deore XT, ensuring additional robustness and durability.

The saddle is an Oxygen Havoc, which, together with the Oxygen Scorpo MTB seatpost, ensures a high level of comfort even on long rides. Overall, the 2021 Stevens Colorado 401 27.5" Foggy Grey offers a well-thought-out specification and high-quality components, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.