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Sledge Max

Weight	13,9 kg
Sizes	16", 18", 20"
Frame	Aluminium 7005 TB
Color(s)	Alu Raw

Pricing

recomm. retail price: 3 869.00 €

Enduro with maximum added value.

Ambitious enduro bikers want uncompromising specs and strong features: The frame has become 230 g lighter, the Fox 36 Float Factory offers more travel than before. The 1x11-speed drivetrain with RaceFace cranks and the KindShock CRUXi Vario seat post guarantee superior trail performance. The enduro cockpit made by Spank is just as robust as the extra wide rims and tires. In a nutshell: enduro bikers want the Sledge Max.

Bike with efficient four-pivot suspension and balanced enduro geometry
Superior Fox Float Factory chassis (170/160 mm)
Shimano Deore XT 1x11-speed drivetrain w/ Race Face crankset
Solid DT Swiss E 1900 Spline Two wheelset w/ boost axle standard
Spank cockpit plus Kind Shock LEV Integra seat post (125 mm)

Technology

Rear shock Development

Specific suspension set-up for maximum performance in any type of bike.

Absenkbare Sattelstütze (Dropper Post)

Optimale Sitzhöhe für Antriebs-Effizienz. Knopfdruck. Sattel runter für technische Abfahrten.

Boost-Standard fork

What is right for the rear wheel is even more important at the front wheel - because steering precision matters.

Boost-Standard am Hinterbau

Seit dem Modelljahr 2016 entsprechen die Hinterbauten aller STEVENS-Fullys dem neuen „Boost“.

Hydroforming

A bonus in steering precision and longevity.

Versatile cable routing

To ride your bike like you want to: Versatile cable routing.

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Riders benefit from noticeably higher steering precision, almost without weight penalty.

Triple Butted, Double Butted

For light and stable frame: Frame tubes with thinner walls in the middle and thicker walls at the ends.

ISCG 05 Mount

Guarantees trouble-free chain guide retrofitting.

QR15-Steckachse vorn

Die funktionellste Methode, das Vorderrad in der (Feder-)Gabel zu verankern.

Kettenstreben-Protektor

Gegen heftige Kettenschläge werden die Kettenstreben der STEVENS-Carbon-Fullies geschützt.

Smooth Welded

Smooth welds reduce notching and make aluminium frames more durable.

Di2-ready

Vorbereitete Rahmen für elegante Integration von elektronischer Schaltung.

Rearshock Development

Diffferent purposes in different terrain require different ride properties. This is why every fully rear triangle receives a specific setup from STEVENS' engineers to meet the respective bike's requirement for optimum performance. Firm for minimum power loss in the marathon with lots of comfort for long distance riding with a linear characteristic curve and mind-soothing reserves for hard hits.

Absenkbare Sattelstütze (Dropper Post)

Optimale Sitzhöhe für Antriebs-Effizienz. Knopfdruck. Sattel runter für technische Abfahrten. Knopf… so könnte es endlos weitergehen – und auf manchen technischen Trails wird die Sattelstützen-Fernbedienung häufiger bedient als der Umwerfer-Schalthebel. Experten für Fahrspaß und Fahrsicherheit sind sich einig: selten hat eine Innovation so überzeugende Vorteile und so wenige Nachteile (Gewicht, Preis) mit sich gebracht, wie die Sattelstützen mit stufenlos einstellbarer Sitzhöhe.

Boost-Standard Fork

What is right for the rear wheel is even more important at the front wheel - because steering precision matters. This is why STEVENS uses suspension forks and hubs with extra wide axle spacing for all its 29er fullies, the Whaka+ ES and the trail rocket Sonora SL. These 110mm of axle spacing are called "Boost" or "Plus" and stand for lots of added lateral stiffness plus space for extra wide studded tires.

Boost-Standard am Hinterbau

Seit dem Modelljahr 2016 entsprechen die Hinterbauten aller STEVENS-Fullys dem neuen „Boost“- oder „Plus“-Achsmaß mit 148 mm Einbaubreite – und das hat gute Gründe: Die Seitensteifigkeit des Hinterrades erhöht sich um ca. 20%, wovon vor allem die großen 29er-Laufräder profitieren. Und es wird Platz geschaffen für voluminöse Stollenreifen, die auf dem Trail mit besserer Performance und mehr Fahrspaß punkten.

Hydroforming

Using water or oil pressure aluminium tubes are transformed from their original round shape into their ideal shape determined by STEVENS engineers to perfectly withstand any load without any weight penalty. This means better steering precision on the trail and higher longevity.

Versatile cable routing

We keep the cable routing on our bikes as versatile as possible so you can ride your bike like you want to. There are wide and therefore easy to reach cable ports in the frame to insert either one or two cables or none at all - there are cover plugs for any of these configurations. This is also very convenient for retrofitting a dropper post.

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Fork shaft (or steerer tube) and head tube are tapered, meaning their diameter increases from top to bottom resulting in a conical shape. The diameter needs to be bigger at the bottom since this is where higher stress is applied - especially when the bike has a higher total weight due to luggage or an e-drive and battery. Also tapered steerers feature a smoother force transfer (like forces caused by hard braking) to the downtube than forks with a continuous 1 1/8" diameter.

Triple Butted, Double Butted

Meaning a frame tube has three or two different wall thicknesses along its length. Triple butted (TB) is the usual technology with STEVENS high-quality frames.
Tubes with different wall thicknesses are optimally adjusted to certain ways of manufacturing or to withstand specific loads. Where the highest loads occur or where tubes are welded, walls are the thickest. Butted tubes allow frame weight to be lower by several hundred grams.

ISCG 05 Mount

The "international standard for chain guides" guarantees an easy retrofitting of the Sledge Enduro frame with a chain guide in case this is necessary for ambitious downhill adventures.

QR15-Steckachse vorn

Die „15“ steht für den Achsdurchmesser, das „QR“ für „Quick Release“, also Schnellspanner – und zusammen für die funktionellste Methode, das Vorderrad in der (Feder-)Gabel zu verankern. Die Vorteile sind bestechend: hohe Steifigkeit, präzise Bremsscheiben-Positionierung und kinderleichte Bedienung. Also stattet STEVENS fast alle Mountainbikes und sogar die hochwertigsten Trekking-, Crossbikes und Pedelecs damit aus. Vor allem bei den 29“-MTBs wird sogar noch die Einbaubreite erhöht – von 100 auf 110 mm, das ist noch steifer.

Kettenstreben-Protektor

Damit Ihr bedenkenlos jede Piste herunterjagen könnt: Der speziell angepasste Protektor schützt die Kettenstreben der STEVENS Carbon-Fullys vor heftigen Kettenschlägen.

Smooth Welded

Additional step in welding. The first, rippled weld, typical for aluminium, is covered with a second smoother weld. This not only improves looks but also lowers the risk of notches in this spot, which makes the frames more durable.

Di2-ready

Elektronische Schaltungen haben sich am Rennrad und am Mountainbike neben den klassischen mechanischen Schaltungen längst etabliert. Bestechend schnelle und zuverlässige Gangwechsel bei minimalem Wartungsaufwand machen sich eben nicht nur bei der Tour de France oder im Cyclocross-Worldcup oder auf den Cross Country-Weltcup-Strecken bezahlt. Und genau darum sind viele Rennrad- und Mountainbikerahmen von STEVENS bereits „Di2-ready“ – sprich: für die nahtlose Integration von Akkus und Kabeln (anstelle der herkömmlichen Seilzüge) vorbereitet. Und selbst für seine edle Alfine-Nabenschaltung bietet Shimano eine Elektronik-Version an.

Equipment

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Chassis

Frame

Aluminium 7005 TB

Axle: QR12x148
Brake: postmount disc 7"
BB: Pressfit 92
Front derailleur mount: Direct mount (high)
Cable routing: internal

Front fork

Fox 36 Float Factory

Travel: 170 mm
Air suspension
Kashima coating
Tapered Steerer 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"
Axle: QR15x110
Brake: postmount disc 7"

Headset

STEVENS MTB Taper 1 1/8"-1 1/2"

Upper bearing cup: ZS44/28.6
Lower bearing cup: ZS55/40

Shock absorber

Fox Float X Factory

Travel: 160 mm
Air suspension
Kashima coating
Length: 216 mm
Shock travel: 63 mm
Mounting width: 22.2x8 mm/22.2x8 mm

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT

BR-M8000
Hydraulic disc brake
Rotor: SM-RT81
Rotor size: 203/203 mm
Center-Lock

Drivetrain

Crankset

Race Face Turbine DM32

32 T
Direct mount chainring
BB type: Pressfit 92 / 30 mm spline
Boost chain line

Derailleur f: -

Derailleur r

Shimano Deore XT Shadow+

RD-M8000-DGS
11-speed
Direct Mount
Total capacity: 39 T

Chain: Shimano CN-HG701

Cassette

Shimano Deore XT

CS-M8000
11-speed
Combination: 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-37-46 T

Gear ratio: 1.54 - 6.43 m, 1*11

Wheelset

System wheelset: DT Swiss E 1900 Spline Two

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary Evolution | Hans Dampf Evolution

Tire size: 60-584
Foldable
Front: TrailStar compound
Rear: PaceStar compound
SnakeSkin
Tubeless Easy

Cockpit

Handlebar

Spank Spike Bearclaw

Width: 777 mm
Backsweep: 8°
Rise: 15 mm
Clamp: 31.8 mm

Stem

Spank Spike Race

Handlebar clamp: 31.8 mm
Angle: 0°

Saddle: Oxygen Roccia

Seatpost

Kind Shock LEV-Integra

Travel: 125 mm
Remote Lockout
Length: 392 mm
Diameter: 30.9 mm

Shiftlever

Shimano Deore XT

SL-M8000

Brakelever

Shimano Deore XT

BL-M8000
2 finger

Data

Weight: 13,9 kg

Sizes: 16", 18", 20"

Color(s): Alu Raw

Laden weight

115 kg

Bike incl. rider, clothing and luggage

Test Reports

Wahre Freude auf verspielten Trails

01/2018

STEVENS spricht mit dem Sledge Max ambitionierte Enduro-Piloten an und trifft damit den Nagel auf den Kopf. Mit seinem einfachen Handling und dem großen Einsatzspektrum ist das Stevens Sledge Max eine wahre Freude auf verwinkelten Naturtrails.

favbike.de: Viel Fahrspaß zum fairen Preis

03/2016

The STEVENS Sledge Max is really a success and offers great riding fun for a fair price. Those of you who are looking for an Enduro with lots of bang for the buck - go and get it.

Solide, stabil und sicher – „sehr gut“

03/2016

Those who are looking for a solid, stable and safe Enduro will find the right bike with the STEVEN Sledge Max. This bike almost glues to the trail and scores with great parts. Uphill it works ok but not very nimble.

Ein Bike für jedes Terrain

01/2016

The new Sledge Max is made for those who are looking for all-purpose bike with top specs for an affordable price. If you are willing to accept some trade-offs in uphill performance you get a great long travel enduro.

Mit viel Tempo, Komfort und Sicherheit in die Abfahrt

10/2015

Stevens extends its line of bikes toward downhill with the Sledge MAX. The bike with lots of travel and featuring a Fox chassis, XT gruppo and many other high-quality parts will be available for 3,699 Euros which makes it a very interesting bike for the upcoming season.

Geometry

schematische Skizze eines Fahrrades mit eingezeichneten Geometrie-Messpunkten

Frame height (")		16	18	20	Measuring mode
Seattube length	A1	622	623	623	nominal
Seattube length	A2	420	450	480	bottom bracket to top of seattube
Seattube length	A3	344	351	360	bottom bracket to top of top tube
Top tube length	B	530	547	565
Top tube horizontal	C	565	585	605	center headtube to center seatpost/seattube
Headtube angle (°)	D	66	66	66
Seattube angle (°)	E	75.4	74.6	74.3	effective, to top of HT
Wheelbase	F	1154	1174	1194
Chainstay length	G	430	430	430
Headtube length	H	110	110	110
Bottom bracket drop	I	12	12	12	distance of bottom bracket to hub level
Bottom bracket height	K	341	341	341	distance to ground
Fork rake	L	44	44	44
Slope	M	260	254	245	top tube level distance front to rear
Wheel radius	N	353	353	353	incl. tires
Standover height	O	726	736	741	top of top tube to ground*
Fork build height	P	554	554	554	incl. lower headset cups
Front wheel - bottom bracket	Q	724	744	764
Reach	R	412	431	452	center bottom bracket to center headtube, horizontal
Stack	S	603	603	603	center bottom bracket to center headtube, vertical
Stack/Reach (1:x)		1.46	1.4	1.33	ratio stack to reach
Seatpost diameter		30.9	30.9	30.9
Stem length		50	60	60	center-center
Stem angle (°)		6	6	6
Handlebar diameter		31.8	31.8	31.8
Assembled spacers		7.3 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 10
Handlebar width		780	780	780
Cranklength		175	175	175
		16	18	20

* measured 1/3 from seattube and 2/3 from headtube

Bike-Category 7

Dirt- and freeride bikes

This category describes STEVENS dirt and freeride bikes. Hardtail frames with special strengthenings and designated dirt forks are typical for STEVENS dirt bikes. Full suspension bikes with very long suspension travels are typical for STEVENS freeride bikes.

Instructions on intended use

The permissible overall weight (rider incl. baggage and bicycle) should not exceed 115 kg. Under certain circumstances the permissible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use.

The following weight limits for the rider including equipment and STEVENS bicycle apply to special wheels:

Mavic:	100 kg
DT Swiss:	110 kg

STEVENS dirt bikes are intended for harder use on secured terrain. There are different types of dirt bikes which are either designed for tricks and show rides, jumps and freestyle in special obstacle parks, whereas others are intended for races. STEVENS bikes of this category are intended for very challenging, highly blocked and extremely steep terrains, which can only be mastered by well-trained riders with technical skills. Rather high jumps at very high speeds as well as the intensive use of specific, identified bike parks or downhill trails are typical for this category. In the case of these STEVENS bikes it is imperative to carry out a thorough check for possible damage after every ride. Preliminary damage with clearly inferior further stress can result in failure. A regular replacement of safety-relevant components must also be taken into account. Wearing special protectors is strongly recommended.

STEVENS freeride bikes are suitable for jumps and drops in most challenging terrains and in bike parks. Full suspension bikes with very long suspension travels are typical for this category.

For full suspension STEVENS mountain bikes trailers are not permitted

Due to their design and fittings, STEVENS mountain bikes of the category 7 are not always suitable for being used on public roads. If you want to use them on public roads, these bikes must be fitted with the prescribed equipment. Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads. For more information see chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual on the enclosed CD-ROM.

Danger:

Due to the higher stresses, these STEVENS bikes of category 7 should be checked for possible damage after every ride. Three inspections per year at least carried out by your STEVENS dealer are obligatory.

The mountain bike itself describing one particular type of bike does not exist any longer. Various types of mountain bikes for specific uses have been developed instead. Be sure to use your STEVENS mountain bike only according to its intended use. Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads.

Sledge Max

Recommended Frame Size

Pricing

Enduro with maximum added value.

Technology

Rear shock Development

Absenkbare Sattelstütze (Dropper Post)

Boost-Standard fork

Boost-Standard am Hinterbau

Hydroforming

Versatile cable routing

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Triple Butted, Double Butted

ISCG 05 Mount

QR15-Steckachse vorn

Kettenstreben-Protektor

Smooth Welded

Di2-ready

Rearshock Development

Absenkbare Sattelstütze (Dropper Post)

Boost-Standard Fork

Boost-Standard am Hinterbau

Hydroforming

Versatile cable routing

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Triple Butted, Double Butted

ISCG 05 Mount

QR15-Steckachse vorn

Kettenstreben-Protektor

Smooth Welded

Di2-ready

Equipment

Chassis

Drivetrain

Wheelset

Cockpit

Data

Test Reports

Wahre Freude auf verspielten Trails

favbike.de: Viel Fahrspaß zum fairen Preis

Solide, stabil und sicher – „sehr gut“

Ein Bike für jedes Terrain

Mit viel Tempo, Komfort und Sicherheit in die Abfahrt

Geometry