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Courier Luxe

Weight	13,6 kg
Sizes	48, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64 cm
Frame	Aluminium 6061 TB
Color(s)	Velvet Dark Grey

Pricing

recomm. retail price: 1 849.00 Fr.

A little more of everything.

The new STEVENS Courier Luxe makes you a tempting offer: Instead of bright bling-bling, you go for its minimalistic yet elegant appearance in smooth dark grey - and get an enjoyably light city bike with a gear hub and noiseless, maintenance-free belt drive in return. Equipped with finely doseable Shimano disc brakes and high-quality specs for everyday use. With fast clincher tires and comfortable Oxygen cockpit. With ... oh, you are already convinced.

Low-maintenance city bike with high-end specs
High-quality Shimano Nexus 8-speed gear hub
Innovative Gates carbon belt drive plus crankset w/ integrated chainguard
STEVENS aluminum fork with high steering precision
Racktime pannier rack with integrated struts and taillight

Technology

Belt Drive

Silent-running, huge life-span, maintenance-free and low weight.

QR15-Steckachse vorn

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

Trunnion-Mount

Der neue Montage-Standard für Dämpfer kommt bei den neuen E-Fullys zum Einsatz.

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

Braking power can be perfectly modulated anytime.

Integrated Pannier Rack Strut

Invisibly provides more stability and lateral stiffness.

Tapered Seat Tube

Increases riding comfort and provides stiffness and drive-train efficiency.

Hydroforming

Optimum load-specific shape by oil or water pressure.

SPF Superlite rigid fork

Enormously light and also laterally stiff fork due to sophisticated manufacturing technology.

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Tapered headtube for optimum force transfer and steering precision.

Triple Butted, Double Butted

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

Adjustable Dropouts

Convenient and exact chain or drive belt tensioning.

Belt Drive

A belt drive, as the name suggests, uses a drive belt instead of a chain to transfer power from the cranks to the rear wheel. Since the belt cannot be split like a chain the special STEVENS frame utilizes a splittable seat stay, but the advantages are convincing: lower weight, silent operation, almost endless longevity without any maintenance.

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.

Trunnion-Mount Dämpfer

Der neue Montage-Standard für Dämpfer kommt bei den neuen E-Fullys zum Einsatz, wo sein Hauptvorteil besonders willkommen ist: Er spart ca. 25 mm Einbaulänge und ermöglich somit (bei gegebenen Platzverhältnissen) die Verwendung eines Dämpfers mit längerer Luftkammer – also mehr Hub und besserer Performance. Oder es kann die Überstandshöhe des Oberrohres verringert werden, weil ein kürzerer Dämpfer nicht so viel Platz braucht.

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

There is no more reliable brake system than hydraulic disc brakes - that is why we strongly advice everyone, who is riding their cross, trekking- or city bike 12 months a year to choose one of our models with the „DISC“ suffix. Brake power is easy to modulate and does not fade a bit in the wet. Also the brakes are almost maintenance-free. And your local STEVENS dealer will gladly explain to you what you need to take care of when removing and re-installing a wheel

Even when you can't see the strut that connects the pannier rack to the fender - it is there. The strut runs below the fender and provides - in connection with the rack mounted to the fender - more stability and lateral stiffness.

Tapered Seat Tube

The seat tube tapers from top to bottom. At the top it fits a slim 27.2mm seatpost that offers some flex and therefore increases comfort especially when riding over rough ground. At the bottom the large diameter nicley flows into the bottom bracket shell and downtube to provide great stiffness and drivetrain efficiency.

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. Riders of allround bikes and pedelecs will benefit from a better stability caused by hydroforming even when they are touring with heavy luggage.

SPF Superlite Rigid Fork

SPF stands for "Super Plastic Forming" which allows the manufacturing of large and complex parts like bike forks in one single piece. This way there's only a few welds between the fork shaft and legs. This makes the fork very light and laterally stiff. Yet it's equipped with everything that makes a versatile rigid fork: Lowrider rack eyelets, QR-15 axle mount and tapered shaft for high lateral stiffness.

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.

Adjustable Dropouts

High quality STEVENS frames equipped with a gear hub or Pinion 18-gear box come with adjustable dropouts. These make correct tensioning of the chain or drive belt very easy. Adjustment via headless set screw and Allen key allows very precise alignement. Two fastening bolts on each side provide tight grip. On bikes with derailleur shifting the chain is tensioned by the derailleur.

Equipment

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Chassis

Frame

Aluminium 6061 TB

Axle: 135 mm threaded
Brake: postmount disc 6"
BB: BSA 68 mm
Cable routing: internal
Fender + rack mounts
Chain tensioner
Bolted seatstay (drive side)

Front fork

STEVENS K1 Superlite

Tapered Steerer 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"
Axle: QR15x100
Brake: postmount disc 7"
Fender + rack mounts

Headset

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

Upper bearing cup: IS44/28.6
Lower bearing cup: IS55/40

Brakes

Shimano BR-M365

Hydraulic Discbrake
Rotor: SM-RT54
Rotor size: 180/160 mm
Center-Lock

Drivetrain

Crankset

Gates S250 CDN

50 T
BB type: BSA 68 mm / Square taper (117.5 mm axle length)
Chainguard

Belt

Gates CDN Center Track Carbon Drive Belt

Length: 122 T

Derailleur r

Shimano Nexus

SG-C6001-8D
8-speed gear hub with freewheel
Gear range: 307%

Cassette

Gates CDN Center Track sprocket

24 T

Pedals: ATB Alu Pro Reflex

Gear ratio: 2.44 - 7.47 m, 1*8

Wheelset

Hubs

Shutter Precision PL-8X | Shimano Nexus

Hub dynamo | SG-C6001-8D

Rims: Oxygen PRO-D A19

Tires

Schwalbe Marathon Racer

Tire size: 40-622
Foldable
Speedgrip compound
RaceGuard
Reflective stripes

Cockpit

Handlebar

Oxygen Scorpo

Width: 640 mm
Backsweep: 9°
Rise: 15 mm
Clamp: 31.8 mm

Stem

Oxygen Scorpo

Handlebar clamp: 31.8 mm
Angle: 17°

Saddle: Selle Royal Viper

Seatpost

Oxygen Scorpo

Length: 300 mm
Diameter: 27.2 mm
Insertion depth min. 100 mm

Shiftlever

Shimano Alfine 8

SL-S503

Brakelever

Shimano BL-M365

3 finger

Lighting

B+M Eyc T Senso+ 50 Lux | Shine Evo

Illuminance (front): 50 lux
Close range light
Daylight function (front)
Stationary taillight
Automatic on/off

Accessories: Racktime Shine Evo IMM rear carrier | SKS mudguards | Pletscher kickstand

Data

Weight: 13,6 kg

Sizes: 48, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64 cm

Color(s): Velvet Dark Grey

Laden weight

130 kg

Bike incl. rider, clothing and luggage

Test Reports

Wie auf Wolken

03/2016

The Courier Luxe is a bike that makes you feel like riding on a cloud. A classic city bike but one that makes city riding addictive.

Geometry

schematische Skizze eines Fahrrades mit eingezeichneten Geometrie-Messpunkten

Frame height (cm)		48	52	55	58	61	64	Measuring mode
Seattube length	A1	584	619	639	663	685	695	nominal
Seattube length	A2	480	520	550	580	610	640	bottom bracket to top of seattube
Seattube length	A3	415	456	486	517	547	577	bottom bracket to top of top tube
Top tube length	B	537	549	565	580	593	610
Top tube horizontal	C	560	575	590	604	617	630	center headtube to center seatpost/seattube
Headtube angle (°)	D	69.5	70	70	71	71.5	71.5
Seattube angle (°)	E	73.5	72.5	72.5	72.5	72.5	72.5
Wheelbase	F	1080	1081	1088	1102	1110	1118
Chainstay length	G	457	457	457	457	457	457
Headtube length	H	130	160	180	200	220	230
Bottom bracket drop	I	70	70	70	70	70	70	distance of bottom bracket to hub level
Bottom bracket height	K	276	276	276	276	276	276	distance to ground
Fork rake	L	45	45	45	45	45	45
Slope	M	162	156	146	139	131	109	top tube level distance front to rear
Wheel radius	N	346	346	346	346	346	346	incl. tires
Standover height	O	723	758	781	808	834	857	top of top tube to ground*
Fork build height	P	410	410	410	410	410	410	incl. lower headset cups
Front wheel - bottom bracket	Q	627	628	644	649	657	671
Reach	R	392	387	396	404	410	421	center bottom bracket to center headtube, horizontal
Stack	S	560	590	609	632	653	663	center bottom bracket to center headtube, vertical
Stack/Reach (1:x)		1.43	1.52	1.54	1.56	1.59	1.57	ratio stack to reach
Seatpost diameter		27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2
Stem length		90	100	100	110	120	120	center-center
Stem angle (°)		17	17	17	17	17	17
Handlebar diameter		31.8	31.8	31.8	31.8	31.8	31.8
Assembled spacers		23.2 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 5
Handlebar width		640	640	640	640	640	640
Cranklength		170	170	175	175	175	175
		48	52	55	58	61	64

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

Bike-Category 1

City and trekking bicycles

This category describes STEVENS city and trekking bicycles. STEVENS ALLROUND Urban, City Cross, Trekking Premium, Trekking and City as well STEVENS Junior 26 inches.

Instructions on intended use

The permissible overall weight (rider incl. baggage and bicycle) should not exceed 130 kg. Under certain circumstances this permissible overall weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use.
STEVENS city and trekking bicycles are designed for a trailer load of 40 kg without and 80 kg with trailer brake.

STEVENS city and trekking bicycles are intended for hard-surface terrain, i.e. for tarred roads and bicycle lanes or gravel field tracks, where the wheels do not lose ground contact. These bicycles are not suitable for off-road and competitive use of any kind whatsoever.

Due to their design and fittings, STEVENS city and trekking bicycles 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:

STEVENS bicycles of the category 1 are not suitable for off-road use, jumps, slides, stair riding, stoppies, wheelies, tricks etc.!

Courier Luxe

Recommended Frame Size

Pricing

A little more of everything.

Technology

Belt Drive

QR15-Steckachse vorn

Trunnion-Mount

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

Integrated Pannier Rack Strut

Tapered Seat Tube

Hydroforming

SPF Superlite rigid fork

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Triple Butted, Double Butted

Adjustable Dropouts

Belt Drive

QR15-Steckachse vorn

Trunnion-Mount Dämpfer

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

Tapered Seat Tube

Hydroforming

SPF Superlite Rigid Fork

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube

Triple Butted, Double Butted

Adjustable Dropouts

Equipment

Chassis

Drivetrain

Wheelset

Cockpit

Data

Test Reports

Wie auf Wolken

Geometry