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StevensVapor
cyclocross
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Origin
The Vapor is the alloy complement to the carbon Super Prestige — Stevens' answer to riders who want proper CX capability without the Super Prestige price tag. The aluminium 7005 SL frame gets a full-carbon fork (same as the Super Prestige's supplier tier), thru-axles, and the complete Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc system. At 8.8 kg it is respectably light for an alloy CX bike with this component spec. The fender and rack mounts make it a capable winter trainer or commuter during the off-season.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium 7005 SL TB (triple-butted); PresssFit BB86; internal cable routing; flat-mount disc; QR12 thru-axles (100/142 mm); fender and rack mounts; 142 mm rear spacing
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX 1×11 (Vapor 1×11) or Shimano GRX 2×11 (Vapor 2×11); cyclocross-optimised gearing
- Brakes
- Shimano GRX 800 hydraulic disc; flat-mount
- Wheels
- DT Swiss (thru-axle secured); 700c; tubeless-compatible
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Carbon fork on alloy frame is a smart weight and performance compromise
- GRX 800 hydraulic disc braking is fully race-capable
- Fender/rack mounts extend year-round usability beyond the CX season
−Weaknesses
- Alloy frame absorbs fewer high-frequency vibrations than the carbon Super Prestige
- 8.8 kg is competitive but heavier than carbon CX alternatives
- PresssFit BB86 adds a maintenance point to what should be a simple race bike
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