Stevens Elegance Lite Gent 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 100mm
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Travel Rear 132mm
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Groupset Nexus
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium 6061, O.L.D.: 132 mm, Brake: cantilever, BB: BSA 68 mm, Cable routing: external, Fender + rack mounts, Horizontal dropouts
Suspension Fork
STEVENS T-12V, Steerer 1 1/8", O.L.D.: 100 mm, Brake: Cantilever, Fender and lowrider mounts
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus 8, SL-C6000, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 20 T
Crank
Oxygen Aluminium, 38 T, BB type: BSA 68 mm / Square Taper (axle length: 118 mm)
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 68mm, threaded
Chain
KMC Z510 EPT
Pedals
City Reflex
Wheels
Rims
Oxygen RM-19, ETRTO: 19 x 622
Tires
Schwalbe Citizen Active-Line, Tire size: 47-622, SBC compound, KevlarGuard, Reflective stripes
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro STB-01, V-Brake
Brake Levers
Tektro CL 330-RS, 4 finger, Aluminium lever
Cockpit
Stem
Oxygen Scorpo, Handlebar clamp: 31.8 mm, Angle: 17°
Handlebar
Oxygen Driver, Width: 630 mm, Backsweep: 9°, Rise: 15 mm, Clamp: 31.8 mm
Headset
STEVENS MTB 1 1/8", Upper bearing cup: ZS44/28.6, Lower bearing cup: ZS44/30
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Wave Gent
Seatpost
Oxygen Aluminium, Length: 250 mm, Diameter: 27.2 mm, Insertion depth: min. 80 mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 52cm | 55cm | 58cm | 61cm | Measuring mode |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.413 mm | 1.515 mm | 1.525 mm | 1.552 mm | 1.575 mm | mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm | mm |
| Front Center | 635 mm | 635 mm | 651 mm | 657 mm | 669 mm | mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 65 mm | 66 mm | mm |
| Stack | 558 mm | 588 mm | 607 mm | 630 mm | 649 mm | mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 388 mm | 398 mm | 406 mm | 412 mm | mm |
| Top Tube Length | 560 mm | 574 mm | 589 mm | 605 mm | 617 mm | mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 415 mm | 454 mm | 484 mm | 514 mm | 543 mm | mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm | mm |
| Chainstay Length | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm | mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088 mm | 1088 mm | 1104 mm | 1110 mm | 1122 mm | mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | mm |
| Standover Height | 749 mm | 787 mm | 811 mm | 837 mm | 862 mm | mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Elegance Lite Gent is part of the Stevens Elegance model. Stevens released 3 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Stevens Elegance bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Stevens Elegance Lite Forma 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1008$. On the other hand, Stevens Elegance Lite Gent 2022, is the most expensive and costs 1008$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 1008$. In conclusion, this bike price is 79.36% more expensive than the price of the average Hybrid bike.
Hybrid bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Hybrid bike is 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Elegance Lite Gent weighs 14.9 kg (32.85 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In short, the average Hybrid bike weight is 7.58% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Elegance Lite Gent components
Rear Shock
Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The Elegance Lite Gent 2022 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
