The Comet SL5.0 sits right at the top of the Comet range, at just 5kg (11.02lb)Tom Simpson/Future Publishing
The high-end Comet SL5.0 features the latest SRAM Red for a tiny touch of colourTom Simpson/Future Publishing
THM Carbones carbon helps with that super-light weight on the Comet SL5.0Tom Simpson/Future Publishing
The new Comet frameset weighs in at around 800g depending on sizeWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The new Comet has a tapered head tube upfrontWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
Hi-mod carbon and internal cable routing on the CometWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Volt Ultegra Di2 comes with a 3T bar setup and Scorpo carbon clinchers, and is priced at 3,999 EurosWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The rear-facing, V-brake style front brake and aero interlocked fork/head tube on the VoltWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Volt was designed in Germany, as are all Stevens bikesWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Volt frame’s junctions were all developed in a wind tunnelWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The rear seat stays closely cowl the rear wheel but there’s a deep channel on the inside, and on the inside of the seat tube, to reduce turbulence on the VoltWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Campag Chorus equipped Ventoux will set you back 4,858 EurosWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The tapered head tube and angular design on the Ventoux are their to enhance front-end stiffnessWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The asymetric bottom bracket shell on the Ventoux is designed around the press-fit standardWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
More weight is saved with the Ventoux’ carbon seatclampWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
Stevens spec a more comfortable version of the Ritchey carbon seatpost on the VentouxWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
Top of the range Superlogic carbon features in the Ventoux handlebarWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The 1,999 Euro Stevens Izoard comes with Shimano Ultegra and Mavic wheelsWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Izoard gets a tapered 1 1/8in to 1 1/4in head tubeWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
Slim flattened stays on the Izoard, for added smoothnessWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Izoard features Stevens’ asymmetric bottom bracket/seat tube designWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Xenon’s internal routing is switchable between mechanical and electronic drivetrainsWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The tapered steerer and a new, lighter fork on the XenonWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Xenon’s new Citec wheels have unique straight-pull hub flangesWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
Matte black, stealthy looks and a headline grabbing price tag – the new Xenon Ultegra Di2Warren Rossiter/Future Publishing
German brand Stevens might be best known for their cyclcross bikes outside their native land, but their road range for next year includes some real showstoppers.
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Comet
The new Comet was created to be Stevens’ pro level chassis, with a claimed frame weight hovering around the seriously light 800g mark and a new fork co-developed with THM (makers of the world’s lightest forks, including the one found on Cérvelo’s R5ca uber bike).
That fork does come with a 600 Euro premium over the standard issue model, but as one of the lightest and stiffest forks around its well worth the investment.
The new comet frameset weighs in at around 800g depending on size: the new comet frameset weighs in at around 800g depending on sizeWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Comet should weigh about 800g, depending on size
The Comet range is pretty extensive, ranging from Shimano 105 (2,799 Euros) to Dura-Ace 11-speed Di2 (6,099 Euros). The special Comet SL5.0 costs 9,990 Euros and comes fitted with SRAM’s latest Red groupset, plus a THM-Carbones fork.
Elsewhere on the SL5.0 you’ll find a just-over-1kg Xentis wheelset and Ritchey Superlogic components. The bike tips the scales at a frankly frightening 5kg (11.02lb).
Volt
The new time trial/tri specific Volt uses a UCI compliant aero design, with a rear-facing V brake on the fork, and the rear brake hidden under the chainstays.
The seatclamp has a full sliding adjustment, enabling infinite tweaking between 74 and 78 degrees. Full internal routing helps maintain the design’s slippery nature, too.
The volt ultegra di2 comes with a 3t bar setup and scorpo carbon clinchers, and is priced at 3,999 euros: the volt ultegra di2 comes with a 3t bar setup and scorpo carbon clinchers, and is priced at 3,999 eurosWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Volt comes with a 3T bar setup and Scorpo carbon clinchers
Ventoux
The Ventoux is designed to have a light weight, but with a much bigger emphasis on comfort than the range-topping Comet. The frame’s carbon tubes use a double chamber design (with a central spine to enhance rigidity) that allows the sidewalls to be slimmed, saving weight.
Created around a press-fit bottom bracket, the bike has full internal cable routing that can be switched between mechanical and electronic systems. And with full carbon dropouts, the new version of the Ventoux has everything we’d expect from a cutting-edge carbon bike.
The campag chorus equipped ventoux will set you back 4,858 euros: the campag chorus equipped ventoux will set you back 4,858 eurosWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
With Campag Chorus, the Ventoux will set you back 4,858 Euros
Izoard
Stevens’ entry point to the carbon bike market is the Izoard, and at 1,999 Euros it looks as though it could give the more established competition a serious run for its money.
Based around a 1.1kg (2.43lb) frameset complete with a tapered head tube and full carbon dropouts, this Ultegra-equipped bike comes complete with Mavic’s latest Aksium wheels and tips the scales at a claimed 7.7kg (16.98lb). That’s an impressive package for the money.
The 1,999 euro stevens izoard comes with shimano ultegra and mavic wheels: the 1,999 euro stevens izoard comes with shimano ultegra and mavic wheelsWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
The Izoard could be a good entry-level option to the carbon market
Xenon
We liked the 2012 Xenon Ultegra Di2, with its accomplished ride and great spec – the only downside was its Marmite looks.
For 2013, however, the bike’s got a matte black livery, and we think it looks all the better for it. You also get a new, uprated fork that tips the scales at a light 320g, plus a new Citec wheelset (1,650g) and full Ultegra Di2 for a supposed all-up weight of 7.4kg (16.31lb).
When you take into account the 2,999 Euro price tag, this could be one of the best value Di2 bikes on offer for 2013.
The xenon’s new citec wheels have unique straight-pull hub flanges: the xenon’s new citec wheels have unique straight-pull hub flangesWarren Rossiter/Future Publishing
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The Xenon’s Citec wheels have unique straight-pull hub flanges