Stevens Elegance Lite Gent 2023
2023 Urban
Estimate price |
1,261$
Weight | 15.3 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 132mm -
Groupset Nexus -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
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), Chainguard
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 68mm, threaded
Chain
KMC Z8.1
Pedals
City Reflex
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Nexus, DH-C3000-3N-NT, Hub dynamo, Axle: threaded
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 Driver, Length: 350 mm, Diameter: 27.2 mm, Insertion depth: min. 100 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 52cm | 55cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm |
| Front Center | 635 mm | 635 mm | 651 mm | 657 mm | 669 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm | 65 mm | 66 mm |
| Stack | 556 mm | 586 mm | 605 mm | 628 mm | 647 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 386 mm | 396 mm | 404 mm | 410 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 558 mm | 572 mm | 587 mm | 603 mm | 615 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 |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 220 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 460 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 mm | 1086 mm | 1102 mm | 1108 mm | 1120 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 747 mm | 785 mm | 809 mm | 835 mm | 860 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Elegance Lite Gent is part of the Stevens Elegance model. 6 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Stevens Elegance bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Stevens Elegance Lite Forma 2023 has a starting price of 1164$. Stevens Elegance Lite Gent 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1164$.
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.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2023 and its price was 1164$. In conclusion, this bike price is 133.27% more expensive than the price of the average General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
General Urban bikes have an average weight of 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Elegance Lite Gent weighs 15.3 kg (33.73 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 16.7% heavier than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
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, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The wheels on Elegance Lite Gent are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Elegance Lite Gent comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.