A quick trip to the office or a brisk ride up a hill? At 17.5 kilograms, the E-Strada is relatively well below the 20 kilogram mark and works accordingly with and without assistance - even if the latter requires a little more effort. The geometry is sporty: manoeuvrable, but with very secure handling. Crisp cornering. The riding position on the almost straight handlebars is rather elongated, but still sporty and comfortable. Shifting is just as comfortable, but also uniquely precise: Pinion's nine-speed gearbox makes it a maintenance-free pleasure. And thanks to the Gates belt, the drive also runs silently and in worry-free mode.
The Stevens E Strada: sporty, even off the tarmac
The G-One tyres from Schwalbe make the e-bike easy to control on many surfaces, even if it is certainly not a bike for muddy trails. Sturdy but lightweight mudguards are fitted to prevent the rider from getting too dirty. Small to medium luggage (20 kilograms) fits on the inconspicuous Racktime system carrier, which also has mounts for Ortlieb's QL system. With a system weight of 140 kilograms, the rider can be a little heavier despite the sporty, lightweight appearance of the bike. The aluminium frame of the Stevens E Strada is very cleanly crafted and is not only impressive in terms of rigidity in practice, but also visually. The rear triangle in particular, with its integrated opening for the belt drive, is a very finely designed detail.
Special motor, special application
Due to the lack of a torque sensor, the Mahle x35 Plus motor needs more than a full turn of the crank to respond. Then it does so pleasantly quickly, quite quietly and, with 40 Nm at the rear wheel, powerfully enough. Due to this necessary acceleration, the Stevens is not a bike for stop-and-go in the city, but rather for a brisk fitness or after-work ride with your racing bike friends. When accelerating, it helps quickly, and only a little power is required to keep the pointer at 25 kilometres per hour.
In terms of natural pedalling feel, the mid-motors in the test can certainly do more. The Stevens E Strada can be expected to cover a range of 50 kilometres. However, the motor can be customised via the Mahle My Smart Bike app, which also offers many other functions. The Mahle x35 is switched on via a button on the top tube with a colour ring that changes depending on the support mode. Unfortunately, the settings are not easy to distinguish visually.
Conclusion on the e-bike
The joy of flow: The Stevens E Strada is as tempting for commuting with light office luggage as it is for a weekend trip. For those who like to put a little pressure on the pedals, there is also an almost silent, unobtrusive assistance system in the rear wheel. A carefree e-bike thanks to the Pinion gearbox and belt.
Details about the Stevens E Strada
- Price: 4299 Euro
- Frame sizes: 53, 56, 59, 62 cm
- Test bike weight: 17.3 kg
- Permissible total weight: 140 kg
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Aluminium
- Gear system: Pinion gear system 9-speed, 39 t. / 30 t. (belt).
- Motor/battery: Mahle X35+ hub motor, 250 W/ Mahle X35 B1, 250 Wh
- Brakes/ø: Discs, Shimano BR-RS405 160 mm
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Allround 40-622
- Lighting system: Supernova Mini 2, rear: LightSKIN LED/ B+M Ilu mini
