Stevens Sledge ES: The Facts
Suspension travel: 160mm / 150mm
wheel size: 27,5 inch
Drive: Shimano E8000
Display / control unit: Shimano E7000
Battery capacity (test bike): 504Wh
Frame material: Alu
Weight complete bike (size L without pedals): 22,43kg
Maximum weight allowed: 140kg
Price: € 5.399
| frame | Aluminum 7005TB |
| suspension fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite |
| Power Type | Shimano E8000 |
| Battery | Shimano 504Wh |
| Suspension shocks | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | Shimano XT hubs / SUNringlé Düroc TR35 rims |
| Tire VR | Schwalbe Eddy Current 2,6" |
| Tire HR | Schwalbe Eddy Current 2,6" |
| derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Gear levers | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crank | Shimano XT |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Brake discs | Shimano MT800 203/203mm |
| Seat post | Kind Shock LEV-SI 150mm (L) |
| Saddle | Osygen Roccia |
| Stem | Oxygen E-Scorpo |
| Links | Oxygen E-Scorpo |
Huh, what is that? In 2020, you'll be a bit surprised when you see a current eMTB that doesn't have a battery integrated into the frame. On the Sledge ES from Stevens, the energy storage sits on the down tube in the classic way, but it is really nicely integrated into the design and is hardly visually noticeable. In addition, the design has tangible advantages. Handling is much easier, whether it's swapping it out for a full second battery on tour or simply removing it at home to charge the battery. In addition, the frame construction is simpler, which saves costs and weight.
Rear-heavy seating position
In practice, the Stevens, coated with a chic effect finish, proves to be amazingly lively and agile. The compact frame and low weight allow the bike to accelerate effortlessly out of corners. The built-in E8000 motor harmonises very well with these properties. Dynamics, acceleration, naturalness - these undisputed qualities of the Japanese mid-engine also make the Hamburg bike a lot of fun. Unfortunately, you can also feel that it is not one of the most powerful drives on the market. The Sledge ES reaches its limits, especially when things get really steep.
The drive itself plays a role here, but so does the compact geometry with its short chainstays; Due to the rear-heavy seating position, the front wheel keeps losing contact with the ground. However, as long as it doesn't get too technical, you can climb almost any summit with the Stevens, also thanks to the wide graduated cassette of the Shimano 12-speed gears.
In view of the 160mm or 150mm travel, the potent Fox Performance Elite suspension components and grippy Eddy Current tires from Schwalbe, the Stevens Sledge ES tempts you to expect a downhill machine behind it. The E-MTB also lives up to this expectation if you know how to use it. While many other bikes in this class rely on a long wheelbase and plush chassis and thunder down even difficult trails like on rails, the Sledge ES takes a different approach.
Geometry Stevens E-Sledge ES
| 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seat tube (in mm) | 400 | 430 | 460 | 490 |
| Top tube horizontal (in mm) | 577 | 600 | 622 | 640 |
| head tube (in mm) | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| chainstay (in mm) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 1174 | 1196 | 1219 | 1239 |
| Steering angle (in °) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Seat angle (in °) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Reach (mm) | 414 | 433 | 454 | 469 |
| Stacks (in mm) | 602 | 611 | 620 | 629 |
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