Stevens E-Inception AM 8.8.1 GTF
The Stevens is light for a Bosch bike with robust parts and a removable battery. The new motor and modernised geometry promise high performance. The bike lives up to this promise with its powerful handling and confidence in difficult terrain, but Stevens can no longer offer the same level of value for money. There is still room for improvement in terms of noise, suspension and riding fun on moderate trails.
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 60% | 3,0 |
| Uphill riding behavior | 20% | 3,0 |
| Playfulness | 12% | 3,5 |
| Downhill riding behavior | 12% | 2,0 |
| Downhill suspension (fork + shock) | 16% | 3,5 |
| Lab | 10% | 1,9 |
| Weight without pedals | 5% | 2,8 |
| Range | 5% | 1,0 |
| Equipment | 15% | 2,5 |
| Seatpost drop | 3% | 2,5 |
| Usability / Added value | 3% | 3,0 |
| Quality / Craftsmanship | 3% | 1,5 |
| Equipment quality | 3% | 2,3 |
| Bottle cage volume | 3% | 3,0 |
| Motor | 15% | 1,5 |
| Motor power | 7% | 1,5 |
| Motor riding behavior | 5% | 1,3 |
| Motor controls | 3% | 2,0 |
| Final grade | 2,6 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Range: Measured in standardized field test.
Geometry - measurements overview
| A - Top tube length | 640 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 455 mm |
| D - Standover height | 800 mm |
| E - Chainstay length | 448 mm |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 334 mm |
| G - Wheelbase | 1292 mm |
| H - Stem length | 50 mm |
| I - Head tube length | 130 mm |
| L - BB offset | -42 mm |
| M - Stack | 654 mm |
| N - Reach | 484 mm |
| O - Seat angle | 76.8 ° |
| P - Head angle | 63.5 ° |
| Handlebar width | 780 mm |
| Battery weight | 3,95 kg |
| Wheel weight | 5.830 kg |
Battery weight: BIKE measurement. Battery weight may include cover.
Wheel weight: BIKE measurement. Wheel weight per set with tires, cassette, brake disc.
Altitude range: Determined in standardized field test. Highest support level, 90 kg rider weight, 150 watts pedaling power. Gray arrow indicates additional altitude meters in emergency mode.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | Shimano XT BR-M 8220 |
| Front brakes | Shimano XT BR-M 8220 |
| Front brake disc | 203 |
| Rear brake disc | 203 |
| Front brake lever | Shimano XT |
| Rear brake lever | Shimano XT |
| Drivetrain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS |
| Shift levers | SRAM AXS Pod Controller |
| Drivetrain type | Derailleur |
| Number of gears | 12 |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Fork travel (mm) | 160 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 150 |
| Bottom bracket | Bosch |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Sprocket | SRAM XS 1275 |
| Headset | Acros |
| Handlebar | Scorpo |
| Grips | Ergon |
| Stem | Scorpo |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Alpaca |
| Seatpost | Oxygen E-Scorpo DPR-E |
| Seat clamp | Clamp |
| Wheelset | DT-Swiss H 1900 Hybrid |
| Wheel size | 27,5"+/584mm |
| Front tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary Trail Pro Ultra Soft Radial 29 x 2,50 |
| Rear tire | Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro Soft Radial 27,5 x 2,60 |
| Motor manufacturer / model | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Motor type | up to 25 km/h |
| Motor position | Mid-drive motor |
| Display | Bosch System Controller |
| Control unit | Bosch Mini Remote |
| Battery | Bosch Power Tube 800 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 800 |
| Charger | Bosch 4 Ah-Charger |