The Hamburg-based bike manufacturer Stevens is making a big splash for the 2017 season: The E-Fullies E-Sledge+ ES, E-Sledge+, E-Whaka+ ES and E-Whaka+ are rolling fresh into the portfolio. What these bikes have in common: In addition to consistently low weights, Plus tires are always on board and the Shimano E-8000 drive.

Thanks to its design, it enables the same length chainstays as the Stevens fullys without a motor - and therefore very similar riding characteristics: The riding characteristics of the E-Sledge+ and E-Whaka+ models are broadly the same as those of the All Mountain and Enduro models.

Plus tire with reinforced sidewall

From the E-Whaka+ with the new Shimano SLX shifting group and 140 millimetre suspension travel, Schwalbe Nobby Nic Plus tires with reinforced casing are used. From the Whakas upwards, an E-Thirteen chain guide and lowerable seatpost with all its advantages are also part of the standard equipment.

The Steps E8000 offers 70 Newton meters of thrust over three support levels and has a powerful pushing aid, even on steep sections. The battery, which is placed on the down tube, has a capacity of 500 watt hours (Wh). Compared to the predecessor model, the Q-factor of 175 millimetres for the motor is now
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Adjust the drive yourself via app

A special highlight of the Shimano drive: the computer's control unit can be programmed via Bluetooth using a smartphone or tablet. The All Mountain E-Whaka+ with 140 mm suspension travel and the Enduro E-Sledge+ with 160 mm fork and shock are equipped with the new, upgraded Shimano SLX 11-speed drivetrain. The E-Whaka+ ES and the E-Sledge+ ES shift with the new Shimano XT Di2, which - Shimano-integrated - is powered by the battery.

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