C12 Lite

Weight 14.3 kg
Frame Aluminium 7005 TB
Color(s) Stealth Black
Sizes 52, 55, 58, 61 cm

Pricing

recomm. retail price
3 149.00 €

The "Little Black One".

Under its elegant matt black appearance numerous qualities are hidden that will convince the rider from the very first pedal stroke. The ensemble of a lightweight aluminium frame, STEVENS' proprietary S-Lite Aluminium fork and the innovative 12-speed gear box with Magnesium housing results in a low overall weight despite the full street kit – and thus in high agility. The belt drive will do its duty over many thousand kilometers with very little maintenance. And the well-balanced seating position is just right no matter if for relaxed cruising through the city or a fast-paced weekend outing.

  • Modern trekking bike with high-value full specs
  • Finely tuned 12-speed Pinion gearbox with 600% gear range
  • Innovative, low-maintenance Gates belt drive
  • Reliable Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
  • Fast and foldable Schwalbe Marathon tyres

Technology

Pinion C1.12 Gear Box

Pinion C1.12 Gear Box

Weight saving gear box with 12 gears that make sense.

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QR15 Front Thru-Axle (MTB + ATB + Pedelec)

QR15 Front Thru-Axle (MTB + ATB + Pedelec)

The most useful method to fix the front wheel to the (suspension) fork.

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Integrated pannier rack strut

Integrated pannier rack strut

Invisibly provides more stability and lateral stiffness.

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Belt Drive

Belt Drive

Silent-running, low maintenance and low weight.

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Tire clearance up to 47 mm (ATB+Pedelec)

Tire clearance up to 47 mm (ATB+Pedelec)

More comfort and flat protection with up to 47 mm wide tires.

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S-Lite Aluminium Fork

S-Lite Aluminium Fork

The straight fork legs and fork crown are made in one piece.

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Pitlock Thru-Axle Lock Available

Pitlock Thru-Axle Lock Available

For STEVENS bikes with a K1 rigid fork there is a thru-axle lock from Pitlock available as an option

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Tapered Seat Tube (ATB+Pedelec)

Tapered Seat Tube (ATB+Pedelec)

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

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Hydroforming (ATB+Pedelec)

Hydroforming (ATB+Pedelec)

Optimum load-specific shape by water pressure.

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Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube (ATB+Pedelec)

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube (ATB+Pedelec)

Tapered headtube for optimum force transfer and steering precision.

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Triple Butted, Double Butted

Triple Butted, Double Butted

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

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Smooth Welded

Smooth Welded

Smooth welds reduce notching and make aluminium frames more durable.

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Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

Braking power can be perfectly modulated anytime.

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Pinion C1.12 Gear Box

Pinion C1.12 Gear Box

Like its bigger sibling he legendary P1.18, the 12-speed gear box from Pinion takes the place nowadays usually occupied by electric motors. And it gives you several reasons to keep using your muscle power to 100 %: Among them is a gear spread of 600 %. 12 gears that make sense and thanks to a housing made from magnesium, the box is 600 grams lighter than the top-of-the-line model.

QR15 Front Thru-Axle (MTB + ATB + Pedelec)

QR15 Front Thru-Axle (MTB + ATB + Pedelec)

"15" stands for the diameter in millimeters, "QR" for quick release. Combined they are the most useful method to fix the front wheel to the (suspension) fork. With convincing advantages: high stiffness, precise positioning of the brake disc and super-easy handling. So STEVENS specs almost all its mountain bikes and even high-quality trekking bikes, cross bikes and pedelecs with a thru-axle. Additionally, especially with 29" MTBs axle spacing is increased from 100 to 110 mm which makes the design even stiffer.

Integrated pannier rack strut

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.

Belt Drive

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, significantly lower maintenance effort.

Tire clearance up to 47 mm (ATB+Pedelec)

Tire clearance up to 47 mm (ATB+Pedelec)

Those who are riding on rougher surfaces now can mount up to 47 mm wide tires to benefit from more comfort and flat protection that derive from their larger volume, and that can be ridden with lower pressure. Frame and fork are already prepared accordingly.

S-Lite Aluminium Fork

S-Lite Aluminium Fork

This is what modern rigid forks look like: The straight fork legs and fork crown are made in one piece - this reduced the number of welds and guarantees highest stiffness and steering precision. Full-size mudguards and a low-rider pannier rack can be attached just as easily as an elegant head light bracket. The QR-15 thru axle version can additionally be made more safe against theft with the optional Pitlock system. And still the STEVENS S-Lite aluminium forks lives up to its name when put on a scale.

Pitlock Thru-Axle Lock Available

For STEVENS bikes with a S-Lite rigid fork there is a thru-axle lock from Pitlock available as an option, including a 15-mm thru-axle made from aluminium, adaptor, PIT-key and code card. for more info see www.pitlock.de – Product "Set 19 thru axle 15mm for Stevens".

Tapered Seat Tube (ATB+Pedelec)

Tapered Seat Tube (ATB+Pedelec)

The seat tube tapers from top to bottom. At the top it fits a slim 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 (ATB+Pedelec)

Hydroforming (ATB+Pedelec)

Using water pressure aluminium tubes are transformed from their original round shape into their ideal shape determined by STEVENS engineers and designers.

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube (ATB+Pedelec)

Tapered Steerer / Tapered Headtube (ATB+Pedelec)

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

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.

Smooth Welded

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.

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Trekking)

There is no brake system more reliable than hydraulic disc brakes - that is why we strongly advice everyone, who is riding their bike (nearly) 12 months a year to choose one of our models with a disc brake. 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.

Equipment

Details

Chassis

Frame
Aluminium 7005 TB
  • O.L.D.: 135 mm
  • Brake: postmount disc 6"
  • BB: Pinion
  • Cable routing: external
  • Fender + rack mounts
  • Adjustable dropouts
  • Bolted seatstay (drive side)
Front fork
STEVENS S-Lite Aluminium
  • Tapered Steerer 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"
  • O.L.D.: 100 mm
  • Brake: postmount disc 7"
  • Fender + rack mounts
Headset
STEVENS AH Taper 1 1/8"-1 1/2"
  • Upper bearing cup: ZS44/28.6
  • Lower bearing cup: ZS55/40
Brakes
Shimano Deore Trekking
  • BR-M6000
  • Hydraulic disc brake
  • Rotor: SM-RT54 / SM-RT56
  • Rotor size: 180/160 mm
  • Center-Lock/6-bolt

Drivetrain

Crankset
Pinion Forged, Gates CDX chainring
  • 32 T (Gates CDX)
  • BB type: Pinion
Derailleur f
Pinion C1.12 gearbox
  • Gear range: 600%
Belt
Gates CDX Center Track Carbon Drive Belt
  • Length: 113 T
Cassette
Gates CDX Center Track sprocket
  • 28 T
Gear ratio
Zoom 1.39 - 8.33 m, 1*12

Wheelset

Hubs
Shutter Precision PL-8X | Pinion H2. R
  • Hub dynamo (front)
  • Axle: QR15x100/10x135 mm
Rims
Oxygen PRO-D A19
  • ETRTO: 19 x 622
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 Freccia Gent
Seatpost
Oxygen Scorpo
  • Length: 320 mm
  • Diameter: 27.2 mm
  • Insertion depth: min. 100 mm
Shiftlever
Pinion 12-spd twist shifter
Brakelever
Shimano Deore Trekking
  • BL-T6000
  • 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 rack | SKS mudguards | Pletscher kickstand | Knog Oi bell
  • Kickstand mount: KSA 18

Data

Weight
14.3 kg
Laden weight
130 kg
  • Bike incl. rider, clothing and luggage
Color(s)
Stealth Black
Sizes
52, 55, 58, 61 cm
 

Test Reports

Logo Sehr stimmiges Konzept

Sehr stimmiges Konzept

02/2021

Sehr stimmiges Trekkingbike mit tollen Fahreigenschaften – ein echtes Pinion-Schnäppchen.
Logo Sportlich leicht

Sportlich leicht

04/2020

Das straffe und spritzige C12 Lite ist sehr stimmig aufgebaut und macht auch auf längeren Touren viel Freude.

Geometry

schematische Skizze eines Fahrrades mit eingezeichneten Geometrie-Messpunkten

Frame height (cm)   52 55 58 61 Measuring mode
Seattube length A1 614 636 658 680 nominal
Seattube length A2 520 550 580 610 bottom bracket to top of seattube
Seattube length A3 456 486 515 545 bottom bracket to top of top tube
Top tube length B 551 567 582 595  
Top tube horizontal C 575 590 605 617 center headtube to center seatpost/seattube
Headtube angle (°) D 69 69,5 70 70,5  
Seattube angle (°) E 72,5 72,5 72,5 72,5  
Wheelbase F 1077 1088 1098 1106  
Chainstay length G 446 446 446 446  
Headtube length H 160 180 200 220  
Bottom bracket drop I 70 70 70 70 distance of bottom bracket to hub level
Bottom bracket height K 280 280 280 280 distance to ground
Fork rake L 45 45 45 45  
Slope M 147 139 133 125 top tube level distance front to rear
Wheel radius N 350 350 350 350 incl. tires
Standover height O 762 788 814 840 top of top tube to ground*
Fork build height P 410 410 410 410 incl. lower headset cups
Front wheel - bottom bracket Q 640 652 662 669  
Reach R 391 399 407 413 center bottom bracket to center headtube, horizontal
Stack S 586 607 628 649 center bottom bracket to center headtube, vertical
Stack/Reach (1:x)   1,50 1,52 1,54 1,57 ratio stack to reach
Seatpost diameter   27,2 27,2 27,2 27,2  
Stem length   100 100 110 120 center-center
Stem angle (°)   17 17 17 17  
Handlebar diameter   31,8 31,8 31,8 31,8  
Assembled spacers   23,2 + 5 + 5 + 10 + 10  
Handlebar width   640 640 640 640  
Cranklength   170 175 175 175  
    52 55 58 61  

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

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