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Stevens Jura Carbon on test

Stefan Frey

 · 14.04.2017

Stevens Jura Carbon on testPhoto: Hersteller
Stevens Jura Carbon on test
From 2017, the Jura will also be made from carbon fibre. This will save the Hamburg-based company a good 400 grams of weight on the frame.

Although the Stevens is still listed in the catalogue under the name "Marathon", its specifications mean that it actually fits perfectly into the trail bike category. Even though the wheelbase and the long chainstays have been carried over from the aluminium version and require a little more effort when changing direction on winding trail sections, the rider is now better positioned on the bike thanks to the shorter reach and a 60 mm stem. Although the rear suspension works well, the Stevens lags behind on the descents - it lacks the dropper post and more potent tyres. On the climbs, the Jura can no longer hide its marathon genes and sprints away from the competition with the easy-rolling Rocket Rons and its drive-neutral suspension. The fork can also be locked from the handlebars for intermediate sprints. Unfortunately, the Reba was not really convincing in the test due to a defect. Conclusion: a great bike for long tours. Solid equipment, smooth geometry and comfortable riding position.


The alternative The Jura ES with aluminium frame, full XT equipment and Fox suspension is available from Stevens for the same price. The Jura ES has already achieved a very good rating in the test in issue 1/16.

Due to the high maintenance effort, Rock Shox is increasingly moving away from the hydraulic XLoc lever. However, the mechanical OneLoc on the Stevens is not a quantum leap. The assignment of the levers is irritating and too smooth, so the fork goes into lockout mode at the slightest touch. The plastic lever also doesn't look very high quality.Photo: BIKE Magazin Due to the high maintenance effort, Rock Shox is increasingly moving away from the hydraulic XLoc lever. However, the mechanical OneLoc on the Stevens is not a quantum leap. The assignment of the levers is irritating and too smooth, so the fork goes into lockout mode at the slightest touch. The plastic lever also doesn't look very high quality. There is just enough room for a standard bottle in the Stevens, but it is difficult to grip. It also folds the lockout lever to the side. There would have been enough space for the bottle cage further down.Photo: BIKE Magazin There is just enough room for a standard bottle in the Stevens, but it is difficult to grip. It also folds the lockout lever to the side. There would have been enough space for the bottle cage further down. Stevens Jura Carbon - Characteristics: The rear end responds sensitively and has sufficient progression. The fork initially reacts insensitively and then dives very linearly through its travel.Photo: BIKE Magazin Stevens Jura Carbon - Characteristics: The rear end responds sensitively and has sufficient progression. The fork initially reacts insensitively and then dives very linearly through its travel. Stevens Jura CarbonPhoto: BIKE Magazin Stevens Jura Carbon Stevens Jura CarbonPhoto: BIKE Magazin Stevens Jura Carbon
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Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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