Stevens E-Getaway and Stevens Gavere Com

Stevens E-Getaway and Stevens Gavere Com: Gravel riding with an e-bike and a conventional bike? Yes, please! A tour with the two models from the Stevens range shows how well the combination is suited to compensating for differences in fitness.

A well-trained cyclist or a beginner without any particular athletic background? These two could actually be a perfect match on a gravel bike. You don't need any special skills to have fun on a road bike with drop handlebars – apart from perhaps having to adjust to the initially unfamiliar riding position. Gravel riding itself is simple: speeds are rather low (unlike on a road bike), the routes aren't very demanding (unlike mountain bike trails), and motorized traffic on farm and forest roads is practically nonexistent. So, nothing really stands in the way of gravel tours, whether alone, with a partner, or in a group – except perhaps differences in fitness or fitness levels, which can make riding together more challenging.

Stevens Gavere Com: Gravel all-rounder with 2x12 gears

And that brings us to the topic aptly named "Stevens E-Getaway and Stevens Gavere Com." The question isn't which is better – a conventional or an e-gravel bike. Rather, it's (once again) about how well the two types complement each other. Let's start with the Stevens Gavere Com , whose name hints at the Hamburg-based brand's rich cyclocross heritage. However, the 2026 Gavere has little in common with a classic cross bike: Available in six sizes, this aluminum gravel bike features a more comfortable riding position with high handlebars and a short stem; the frame and fork are designed to accommodate tires up to 50 mm wide. Even with fenders, there's still room for 45 mm tires; the fact that Stevens considered this option is evident in the three fully equipped versions of the Gavere.

Stevens Gavere Com: the highlights

Aluminum frame and carbon fork with numerous mounting points, 50 mm tire clearance
Comfortable geometry and six frame sizes
Shimano GRX 2×12
Fulcrum Lite GR wheelset, tubeless ready, Schwalbe G-One R Performance TLE 45 mm tires
Price 1.999 Euro
Weight 10,6 kg (without packaging)

First and foremost, the Stevens Gavere Com is of course a sports bike, and a rather versatile one at that. With its 2x12 drivetrain, it's equally at home off-road and on the road, as the Shimano GRX groupset combines a wide gear range with fairly close spacing: The 46/30 chainring combination, paired with the closely spaced 11-36 cassette, still offers sufficiently high top gears and a low climbing gear like a race gravel bike. Shimano's 1x12 alternative is considerably less versatile, as we'll see on the Stevens E-Getaway 9.4.3 – which, of course, isn't an issue on an e-gravel bike.

Stevens mounts the GRX groupset on a clean and modern aluminum frame, painted in a contemporary pale purple and featuring smooth tube transitions on the main tubes that give it an almost carbon look. All shift cables and brake lines are internally routed, and the frame is also prepared for the mounting of three bottle cages, a top tube bag, and racks on the fork. A very modern feature is the concealed thread on the right side of the full carbon fork; however, Stevens still uses its signature direct-mount derailleur hanger on this bike instead of the new UDH mount. The latter is only found on the brand's Camino RS racing model, which is also available with a SRAM 1x13 drivetrain.

Wide variety of models with significant price differences

The bike also features a Fulcrum wheelset shod with low-rolling-resistance Schwalbe tires, one of the features that distinguishes the Stevens Gavere Com from the Gavere Eco, which costs 500 euros less and has a simpler wheelset, 2x10 drivetrain, and aluminum fork. One step above the test bike is the Gavere Pro, priced at 2.499 euros, with electronic SRAM Apex 1x12 drivetrain and DT Swiss wheels. These distinct price points reflect the significant differences between gravel bikes, making it easier to choose the right model for your individual needs. The price difference is also reflected in the weight: the test bike weighs a reasonable 10,6 kg without pedals; the Gavere Pro's officially stated 10,2 kg is likely due to its lighter wheelset, while the Gavere Eco's 11,7 kg weight is partly attributable to its aluminum fork.

Things are considerably simpler with the E-Getaway: While its full name is " Stevens E-Getaway 9.4.3 ," there are (currently) no other model variants. The focus here is on the drive system, not the components, and it's quite interesting: Stevens uses the TQ HPR60, a compact mid-drive motor with 60 Nm of torque and up to 2x pedal assist. It's operated via a control panel on the handlebars, with the battery level and riding mode displayed on a small screen in the top tube. A permanently installed 360 Wh battery is housed in the relatively slim down tube; an additional 160 Wh is available with the range extender, which TQ offers for €550. Whether you need it is another question.

Stevens E-Getaway: the highlights

E-gravel bike with TQ HPR60 motor and 360 Wh battery
Carbon frame and fork with numerous mounting points, 50 mm tire clearance
Comfort-oriented geometry and four frame sizes
Shimano GRX 1×12 with 10-45 cassette
Fulcrum Soniq Carbon carbon wheelset, tubeless ready, Schwalbe G-One R Pro Evolution TLE 45 mm tires
Price 5.999 Euro
Weight 13,3 kg (without packaging)

Stevens E-Getaway: Carbon frame and aero wheelset

Our experience from tours in the Bavarian Forest with four-figure elevation gains says "no," because the drive system works so smoothly that you really only need it for assistance. As long as your own leg power is sufficient, the Stevens can be ridden like an unmotorized gravel bike and feels just like one. If it gets too steep at any point, you can finely adjust the assistance and still put enough power into the pedals to ride in cycling mode.

In any case, even an additional 100 watts of power provides a huge boost – uphill, this can make the difference between pushing and moderately intense pedaling. And the TQ motor, with its 360 Wh battery, can theoretically deliver this for 3,5 hours. This already shows that even longer tours with a lot of climbing are possible with the Stevens.

With up to 200% support and a maximum output of 350 watts, the TQ motor is the antithesis of the extremely powerful MTB drives that have now exceeded the 2-horsepower mark. This makes it the perfect choice for an e-gravel bike, especially since it doesn't significantly impact another important characteristic: weight. Sure, when lifting the Stevens E-Getaway, at 13,3 kilograms, you can feel that it's heavier than a conventional gravel bike. However, while riding, the extra weight is only really noticeable in one situation: when accelerating without motor assistance.

The engine is a good fit for the concept.

Stevens has omitted the smallest and largest frame sizes from the E-Getaway; the remaining four sizes differ only minimally from the Gavere in terms of seat and steering geometry, meaning the e-gravel bike is also designed for greater riding comfort. This allows the Hamburg-based manufacturer to attract beginners who prefer a less stretched-out riding position. This target group shouldn't mind the mechanical Shimano GRX groupset, whose 10-45 cassette is certainly a good choice for an e-gravel bike, even if the 44-tooth chainring seems a bit large. An alternative model with electronic shifting would be desirable, however – perhaps with SRAM 1x13, especially since the carbon frame is already equipped with a UDH mount for a full-mount rear derailleur. The aerodynamically optimized carbon wheelset, on the other hand, might not be necessary on an e-gravel bike, although it certainly looks impressive.

In any case, at just under €6.000, the Stevens E-Getaway is one of the more affordable TQ gravel bikes on the market. It's quite possible that the manufacturer is waiting to see how successful the concept is before expanding the model range. Which would be desirable, because an e-gravel bike can hardly function better. Those riding solo can decide for themselves how intensely they want to exert themselves; in a group, differences in fitness and form can be optimally compensated for with the assistance of the motor. And since the TQ drive operates almost silently, no one on the tour really feels like they're riding an e-bike.

A harmonious interplay, if everyone is attuned to each other.

In any case, the e-bike and the regular gravel bike need to adjust to each other, which worked well with our pair. On flat terrain, the Stevens Gavere has the advantage, as the motor assistance naturally cuts out at 25 km/h. Above this speed, the e-Getaway rolls along easily, but is less responsive – noticeable, for example, when accelerating or when encountering bumps that are "pushed through" at higher speeds. Below 25 km/h, depending on the assistance mode, the two bikes are evenly matched; uphill, the advantage is clear. Harmonious riding enjoyment is guaranteed with both Stevens models – now everyone can decide for themselves whether e-assistance is necessary or whether a regular gravel bike is sufficient.

Conclusion: The affordable aluminum gravel bike and the high-end e-bike undoubtedly target different customer groups. When used together, they prove that they can effectively bridge this gap. The E-Getaway represents the current best in motorization on the market, especially since it combines more than enough power with a natural riding feel and low weight. The Gavere Com, meanwhile, demonstrates just how much fun even a modest aluminum model can provide. And while the Gavere caters to a wide range of tastes with its various equipment options, one might wish for more choice with the E-Getaway: Why not omit the carbon wheels on the test model and lower the price, while offering a top-of-the-line version with the aero wheelset and electronic SRAM 1x13 drivetrain alongside it?