C12

Weight 15.1 kg
Frame Aluminium 7005 TB
Sizes HT 52, 55, 58, 61 cm
Color Stealth Black

Pricing

recomm. retail price
3 399.00 

The little black one

Hidden behind its matt black elegance are numerous qualities that impress from the very first pedal stroke. The combination of a lightweight aluminium frame, the exclusive STEVENS S-Lite aluminium fork and the innovative 12-speed gearbox with magnesium housing results in a low overall weight despite being fully equipped – for lively agility. The Gates CDX toothed belt does its job with particularly low maintenance over many thousands of kilometres. And the balanced riding position is just as suitable for a leisurely stroll through the city park as it is for a brisk Sunday ride through the countryside.

  • Modern trekking bike with high-value full specs up to bikepacking threaded eyelets
  • Finely tuned 12-speed Pinion gearbox with 600% gear range
  • Innovative, low-maintenance Gates belt drive
  • Reliable Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
  • Fast and foldable 47 mm Continental Contact Urban tyres

Specifications

Details

Illustration may differ. Specification subject to change.

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)
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
Brake front
Shimano BR-MT410
  • Hydraulic disc brake
  • 2 pistons
Brake rear
Shimano BR-MT410
  • Hydraulic disc brake
  • 2 pistons
Brake disc front
Shimano SM-RT54
  • Rotor size: 180 mm
  • Center-Lock
Brake disc rear
Shimano SM-RT56
  • Rotor size: 160 mm
  • 6-bolt

Drivetrain

Crankset
Pinion EN-AW7075
Chainring
Gates CDX chainring
  • 32 T
Belt
Gates CDX Center Track Carbon Drive Belt
  • Length: 113 T
Derailleur
Pinion C1.12 gearbox
  • 12-speed
  • Gear range: 600%
Cassette
Gates CDX Center Track sprocket
  • 28 T
Pedals
ATB Alu Pro Reflex

Wheelset

Hubs rear
Pinion H2. R
  • Axle: QR10x135 mm
Hubs front
Shimano DH-UR708-3D
  • Hub dynamo
  • Axle: QR15x100 mm
Rims
Oxygen RM-26 Disc
  • ETRTO: 26 x 622
Tires
Continental Contact Urban
  • Tire size: 47-622
  • Foldable
  • Safety Pro
  • PureGrip Compound
  • Reflective stripes

Cockpit

Handlebar
Scorpo
  • Width: 640 mm
  • Backsweep: 9°
  • Rise: 15 mm
  • Clamp: 31.8 mm
Stem
Scorpo
  • Handlebar clamp: 31.8 mm
  • Angle: 17°
Saddle
Selle Royal Explora Male
Seatpost
Scorpo
  • Length: 320 mm
  • Diameter: 27.2 mm
  • Insertion depth: min. 100 mm
Shift lever right
Pinion 12-spd twist shifter
Brake lever
Shimano BL-MT402-3A
  • 3 finger
Headlight
B+M IQ-XS Friendly T
  • Illuminance: 80 lux
  • Close range light
  • Daylight function
Taillight
B+M Shine Evo
  • Integrated taillight
Carrier
Racktime Shine Evo RTA rear rack
  • Rear rack mount: RTA
  • System: SNAP IT
Mudguards
SKS mudguards
Kickstand
Pletscher Comp kickstand
  • Kickstand mount: KSA 18
Bell
STEVENS D85 bell

Data

Weight
15.1 kg
Laden weight
130 kg
Color(s)
Stealth Black
Sizes
HT 52, 55, 58, 61 cm
 

Technology

S-Lite aluminium fork

S-Lite aluminium fork

This is what a modern rigid fork looks like today: The straight fork blades and the fork crown are moulded from a single piece – this saves welding seams and guarantees maximum rigidity and steering precision. Full mudguards and a lowrider luggage rack can be fitted, as can an elegant holder for the front headlight. The version with QR15 thru-axle can be made particularly theft-proof with an optional Pitlock system. And yet the STEVENS S-Lite aluminium fork fully lives up to its name on the scales.

QR15 thru axle

QR15 thru axle

The "15" stands for the axle diameter, the "QR" for "Quick Release" – and together for the most functional method of anchoring the front wheel in the (suspension) fork. The advantages are impressive: high rigidity, precise brake disc positioning and foolproof operation. STEVENS therefore equips all mountain bikes and E-MTBs as well as the highest quality trekking bikes, cross bikes and E-bikes with them. For (E-)MTBs in particular, the installation width has even been increased – from 100 to 110 mm, which is even stiffer.

Tyre clearance up to 47 mm (City/Trekking/Tour & E-Bike)

Tyre clearance up to 47 mm (City/Trekking/Tour & E-Bike)

If you ride more frequently on less than optimal surfaces, you can fit tyres up to 47 mm wide – and then benefit from greater riding comfort and puncture protection thanks to their larger air volume, as you can now ride with lower tyre pressure. The frames and forks of these bikes are already prepared for this.

Pinion gearbox

Pinion gearbox

Where a bottom bracket shell would normally only house the bottom bracket, the complete shifting centre is located here and provides the rider with – depending on the version – 9, 12 or 18 absolutely evenly and closely spaced gears and an enormous range for every conceivable riding situation. The small power packs – made in Germany – also guarantee perfect handling with the resulting optimum weight distribution.

Belt drive

Belt drive

With a belt drive, a sturdy belt transmits the drive from the crank to the sprocket of the drive wheel. Although the non-separable design of the belt requires a STEVENS frame with a separable right seat stay as a special measure, the advantages are convincing: noticeable weight savings, silent running and significantly lower maintenance requirements.

Integrated pannier rack strut

Even if you can’t see the support of the pannier rack to the seat stays – it’s there. A strut runs under the mudguard and – in conjunction with the mudguard attached to the pannier rack – provides even more stability and lateral stiffness.

Test Reports

Logo Sehr stimmiges Konzept

Sehr stimmiges Konzept

02/2021

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

Geometry

schematische Skizze eines Fahrrades mit eingezeichneten Geometrie-Messpunkten

The online size guide does not replace advice from a specialist retailer. It serves as an initial orientation and may differ from personal preferences. A test ride offers the best comparison.

Frame height (cm)   52 55 58 61 Measuring mode
Seattube length A1 615 636 658 680 nominal
Seattube length A2 520 550 580 610 bottom bracket to top of seattube
Seattube length A3 475 506 535 566 bottom bracket to top of top tube
Top tube length B 552 568 583 596
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 1099 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 285 285 285 285 distance to ground
Fork rake L 45 45 45 45
Slope M 110 102 95 87 top tube level distance front to rear
Wheel radius front N1 363,5 363,5 363,5 363,5 tyred
Wheel radius rear N2 363,5 363,5 363,5 363,5 tyred
Standover height O 792 817 843 868 top of top tube to ground*
Top tube height O1 438 463 489 514 standover height minus bottom bracket height
Fork build height P 407 407 407 407 incl. lower headset cups
Front wheel - bottom bracket Q 640 651 662 669
Reach R 390 399 407 412 center bottom bracket to center headtube, horizontal
Stack S 586 607 628 649 center bottom bracket to center headtube, vertical
Stack/Reach (1:x)   1,5 1,52 1,54 1,58 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 + 2*5 + 2*10
Handlebar width   640 640 640 640
Cranklength   170 175 175 175
    52 55 58 61  

* measured 100 mm ahead of bottom bracket