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StevensSledge
mtb
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Origin
The Sledge arrived as Stevens' four-pivot enduro platform, designed to complement the Colorado hardtail with serious trail capability. When the industry moved to Boost spacing in 2016, Stevens Boost-updated the entire Sledge range — wider rear triangle, stiffer wheel builds, and 110 mm front thru-axle. The platform later evolved into the E-Sledge e-MTB with Shimano Steps integration, which continued into 2020. 'Sledge' evokes the heavy-hitting, trail-beating nature of an enduro bike.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium triple-butted; four-pivot suspension kinematics; Boost 148 mm rear spacing; thru-axle; flat-mount disc
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore XT / SLX 2×11-speed; enduro-optimised gearing
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc; 203 mm rotors front and rear
- Wheels
- 27.5" Boost; agile wheel choice for enduro capability; tubeless-compatible
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Four-pivot kinematics provide genuine enduro capability on technical terrain
- Boost spacing adds stiffness and modern component compatibility
- E-Sledge evolution shows the platform's longevity and modularity
−Weaknesses
- 2×11 drivetrain has since been superseded by 1×12 wide-range setups
- Alloy construction is heavier than comparable carbon enduro bikes
- 27.5" wheels limit some top-speed capability vs modern 29" trend
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