At least uphill, the high weight is hardly noticeable. The Stevens E-Inception AM 6.6.1 scrambles stoically up steep climbs, even in a passive riding position. The Ergon saddle offers excellent rear support, the sensitive rear triangle doesn't sag on steps and the Bosch motor pushes powerfully and controllably. Despite the overly high front end, the Stevens is clearly the strongest climbing e-bike in the comparison. And the heavy E-Inception can also score points on nasty descents. The suspension generates a similar level of comfort as the Cube Stereo HybridHowever, despite almost identical suspension elements, it offers noticeably more reserves, which can be exploited to the full thanks to the tyres with puncture-proof super trail casing. This means that the Stevens E-Inception goes well beyond the touring category and offers the riding safety of an all-mountain bike.
Only at low speeds and in tight corners does the high weight significantly slow down agility and driving pleasure. Canyon Neuron:ON 7 and Cube cut a better figure here. Nevertheless, the bike remains easy to control and can also be a comfortable, albeit heavy E-Tour-Fully, as long as the rider fits well on the large bike. If in doubt, it's better to go for the smaller size.
Conclusion on the Stevens E-Inception AM 6.6.1
Even in difficult terrain, it is still comfortable and accessible on tour. This gives the Stevens E-Inception the test victory despite its weight. Sluggish on flat terrain. Runs large.
Technical data
General
- Price: 4599 Euro
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Measured values
- Altitude 1): 1497 (+0)hm
- Average speed: 14.4 km/h
- Weight 2): 26.41 kg
- Sizes / frame material: S / M / L / XL / aluminium (tested in L)
Equipment
- Permissible total weight 3): 140 kg
- Fork / Shock: Rockshox 35 Silver TK / Rockshox Deluxe Select R
- Suspension travel (f. / h.): 150 mm / 150 mm
- Telescopic seatpost: Oxygen E-Scorpo, 170mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Shimano MT420 / 203 mm / 180 mm
- Wheels: Shimano MT410 hubs; Oxygen RM-E35 rims
- Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo ST Speedgrip, 29 / 27.5 x 2.60"
You can download the test of all e-touring full-suspension bikes from EMTB 2/2022 with all data, overview tables and grades as a PDF here.
1) The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in clearly reduced emergency mode are shown in brackets. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance.
2) Determined on the test stands in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals. Battery weight may include screwed-on cover.
3) Manufacturer's specification
4) The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range height measurement and the laboratory tests.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
