This category describes STEVENS cross and gravel bikes. They have 28” - inch wheels with narrow tyres. The tyre width is 28 to max. 42 mm. STEVENS ALLROUND X Cross, STEVENS Gravel.
Instructions on intended use
- The maximum permissible overall weight (comprising rider, luggage, possibly trailer load and bicycle) should not exceed 130 kg. Under certain circumstances the permissible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use or weight limits. You find more information in the instructions od on the website of the respective component manufacturers.
- STEVENS cross and gravel bikes are designed for a trailer load of 40 kg without and 80 kg with trailer brake. On STEVENS gravel bikes made of carbon, however, the use of trailers is not permitted.
- On STEVENS cross and gravel bikes made of carbon child seats are not permitted. On STEVENS cross and gravel bikes made of aluminium child seats are permitted. For more information see the chapter “Use of Child Seats” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual.
STEVENS cross bikes 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. In addition, they are well suited for well paved gravel paths and forest roads as well as off-road trails with a slight slope where a temporary loss of tyre contact with the ground due to small steps may occur. They are not suitable for off-road use (mountain bike use), namely for all mountain, enduro, downhill (DH), freeride, dual slalom, downhill/freeride parks, jumps, drops and in bike parks etc.
Due to their design and fittings, STEVENS cross bikes 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 read the chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads” in your comprehensive STEVENS user manual on our website www.stevensbikes.de/manual.
Danger:
STEVENS bicycles of the category 4 are not suitable for off-road use, jumps, slides, stair riding, stoppies, wheelies, tricks etc.!