2010 STEVENS — AheAd since '91

Nevertheless, the tensile strength of carbon fiber
is four times higher than that of the best steel alloy.
The longitudinal stiffness can even be six times that
of aluminum. Individual carbon filaments in isolation
cannot be processed, that’s why they are bundled by
roving. roving is weaved into fabric and impregnated
with an epoxy resin.
For years, this combination of carbon fiber and resin
has been setting the stiffness-weight-ratio benchmark.
But to unfold its true potential, it needs to be
used as intelligently, and, most importantly, efficiently
as possible. our STEVENS developers and engineers
have the knowledge and know-how to build perfectly
thought-through carbon frames through the use of
particularly intelligent carbon fiber layups. For example,
they can build rear sections that show high lateral
stiffness, but are vertically flexible. This may sound
quite technical, but for the rider it simply means: minimal
waste of pedaling effort, because your muscle
power is directed towards the pavement.
At the same time, because of its ability to show
some vertical flexibility, the carbon frame is more
comfortable. But it‘s not just the alignment of the
fabric: the thickness and even the alignment of
individual fibers in the fabric itself can be crucial.
Certain highly stressed areas of the frame get built
noT Your orDinarY replAceMenT progrAM
We offer our CrASh rEPLACEMENT program for all STEVENS
carbon road and mtb frames built since 2010: in case your frame
suffers irreparable damage from a fall or a crash, you can purchase
a replacement frame at a special discount of 50%. This renders the
purchase of a high-value carbon bike a safe bet–at no additional cost
to you. For the terms and conditions refer to your STEVENS retailer or
our website www.stevensbikes.com
with parallel fiber (ud-fabric). Also, the choice of
epoxy resin can be an essential factor for the characteristics
of a carbon frame. For the most part even
the dropouts on STEVENS frames and forks are
made of the “black gold”–highest level engineering
and production.
We could run on and on about the process –
because we have 20 years of experience working
with this outstanding material.
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