You will search in vain for the absolute best values - but the e-MTB from Hamburg simply has hardly any weaknesses. The equipment is absolutely top: XTR gears, Fox Factory suspension, carbon wheels and handlebars. No other bike rolls onto the test track so elegantly. Paired with the full carbon frame, the bike weighs well below average at 23 kilos - despite the high-capacity 726 battery. The balanced overall picture continues on the trail. The modern geometry ensures plenty of safety and riding stability off-road. At the wheel of this bike, you don't have to shy away from enduro descents either, albeit with the handbrake pulled a little. Thanks to the lightweight wheels and low overall weight, the E-Inception is still one of the more manoeuvrable and playful candidates in the comparison.
Conclusion on the Stevens E-Inception AM 9.7.2 GTF
Strong all-rounder that is just as convincing on moderate tours as it is on racy trail use. Also uncomplicated uphill. Top equipment, fair price, good range. Test winner on points.
Technical data Stevens E-Inception AM 9.7.2 GTF
General information
- Price: 7999 Euro
- Info: www.stevensbikes.de
- Reichhöhe 1): 1682 (+189) hm
- Average speed: 13.8 km/h
Drive
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Max. Torque 3): 85 Nm
- Battery 3) / weight 2)/ price replacement battery: Darfon, 726 Wh / 3780 g / 999 Euro
- Gear system: Shimano XTR (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.): 36; 10-51
- Display / Size: Shimano SC-EM800 / 21 x 38 mm
Equipment
- Permissible total weight 3): 140 kg
- Fork / Shock: Fox 36 Facotry Grip2 / Fox DPS Factory
- Suspension travel (f. / h.): 150 mm / 150 mm
- Telescopic post: Fox Transfer Factory, 170 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Magura MT Trail / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Wheels: e-Thirteen e-spec Race Carbon
- Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary ST Soft, 29 / 27.5 x 2.6"
Measured values 2)
- Sizes / frame material: S / M / L / XL (tested L) / Carbon
- Centre of gravity height: 523 mm
- Handlebar width: 800 mm
- Crank length / Q-factor: 165 mm / 184 mm
- Reach / Stack: 474 mm / 646 mm
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 benches in the EMTB test lab, 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 reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
The results of the Stevens E-Inception AM 9.7.2 GTF in the complete comparison test of the 9 E-All-Mountains from EMTB 1/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
