The semi-integration of the 545 Wh Bosch PowerPack battery allows for a frame design that closely resembles that of a classic bike. The Bosch PowerPack battery also makes it possible to dispense with a battery cover, which allows installation and removal in a few simple steps.

A rider's demands on his bike are as different as people can be. Above all, the intended use plays a decisive role. Should the bike primarily be used for longer tours in moderate terrain? On the ride to work or on the much-cited Sunday trip to the ice cream parlour? Or is the bike primarily seen as a piece of sports equipment with which you can bang through the forest, raid over trails and shoot up and down the mountains? In addition to the bike's equipment, i.e. chassis, brakes and drivetrain, it is above all the basic design of the frame geometry that sets the tone here.

Long distance comfort with no sign of fatigue, full focus on the next kilometer and at full speed ahead: that’s the new STEVENS Xenith. Our newly upgraded endurance marathon model combines everything cyclists need for long periods of time in the saddle, such as races or extended training rides. Its finely tuned geometry makes it all possible.

Now the Japanese component market leader SHIMANO is taking it seriously - and is launching an ambitious attack on the previous top dog Bosch and its flagship product, the Performance Line CX. The super-light and ultra-compact drive, simply named EP8, provides the STEVENS engineers with reason enough to put a completely new generation of full-suspension e-bikes with innovative carbon and aluminium frames on the studded tires.

In the GRX group launched in 2020, SHIMANO combines the speed-oriented qualities of its road bike groupsets with the alpine off-road qualities of its MTB groupsets to create the most complete gravel bike component ensemble that does more than just inspire its riders. Due to the impressive and versatile qualities of this new Gravel groupset, STEVENS has equipped 5 of its top models with it.

When it comes to unrestricted suitability for everyday use and your safety, we only trust the best suppliers - and for more and more models with hub gears or bottom bracket transmission, a carbon-reinforced belt drive from the US company Gates Corporation is used instead of the usual chain. This innovative highlight has impressive advantages ...

For sure, they can do more than "just" Deore XT: SHIMANO also builds top quality e-bike drive systems. These systems surely impress on selected STEVENS models with their lightweight, compact dimensions and minimal audibility - even under heavy loads.