The rim braking system will continue to thrive in 2020. It remains unrivalled in its lightness and helps to deliver lively and affordable racing bikes. "Light road bikes simply ride more agile, lively and faster than heavier road bikes. Those who love this feeling can hardly avoid a race bike with rim brakes," exclaim the editors of RoadBIKE 05/20.
The editors confirm: The Xenon is "lighter than a liter of milk." Even the fork weighs only 300g. Best value for the frameset, which won over RoadBIKE with its lively character. During the bench measurement tests at the RoadBIKE laboratory, it scored points for its steering, as well as for its headset and bottom bracket stiffness. There can be nothing negative to be said over the bike’s comfort. The additional weight due to some aluminium components "slightly increases the total weight", but in the end, this additional weight doesn’t play a role on the road because when riding the Xenon “it’s simply too much fun!”
One of their test riders summarized: "It rides extremely light-footed and lively - almost playful in the best sense". One reason is due to its short wheel base. The low fork carriage also contributes to the "very agile character" of the STEVENS Xenon. Mavic wheelset and tires are easy to get up to speed and "roll extremely well", according to the editors. The STEVENS Xenon is extremely quick to turn initial power into speed - virtually direct and mainly without loss.
CONCLUSION: The STEVENS Xenon is impressive due to its very light and elaborately constructed frameset and lively character.
- Lightweight high-performance frame w/ improved stiffness-to-weight ratio. Sleek head tube for better aerodynamics AND high steering precision.
- Stiff bottom bracket section, carbon dropouts.
- Smart cable routing with universal inserts for Di2 or mechanical.
- Maximum tire clearance up to 28 mm!
The STEVENS Xenon frame kit is available in Carrara White, sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 cm for 1,499.00€. It can be custom assembled with the best components in the STEVENS Bike Configurator.
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CONCLUSION: The STEVENS Xenon is impressive due to its very light and elaborately constructed frameset and lively character.
