”The STEVENS Soana Pro is a very good entry-level bike at a price of 1,199 Euros with a comfortable seating position and surprisingly good vertical compliance”, is one female test rider’s conclusion in a special supplement in TOUR magazine’s current May 2015 issue that features a test of road bikes for women. If you relate performance to price ”you cannot find the fly in the ointment.” The Soana was the best in test of several entry-level bikes with a rating of 2.6.

The STEVENS Soana Pro is available in sizes 44, 47, 51 und 54 centimeters. With road bikes a huge selection of frame sizes is not as important as a saddle that fits a woman’s pelvis, says TOUR. Testers liked the Soana Pro’s ”narrow, firm” saddle. They also liked the narrow handlebar with tight bends that allowed the Shimano 105 brake levers to be reached very easily. Thanks to the high-quality Shimano cables the brakes worked smoothly, were easy to modulate and on request offered a lot of braking power.    

At a weight of 8.5kg (18.7lbs) in size 47 and in its price range the Soana is not the fastest accelerating bike by nature, yet it features a sporty seating position. Due to the 32 teeth largest rear cog tackling hilly stages in the Alps should be possible.

Conclusion: A very good bike for the price. Comfortable seating position, surprisingly good vertical compliance.

The Soana Pro in Velvet Black is available at your local STEVENS dealer.