A click says more than many words. Zoom in on the area around the rear derailleur. Details like this dropout show that a STEVENS is never mass-produced. But it's the test ride that really shows how predictable and yet nimble the 6X is on sporty tours. Triple butted aluminum frame with comfort-enhancing tapered seat tube SR Suntour suspension fork with oil damping and stable 30mm stanchions Shimano Deore 3x10-speed drivetrain Reliable Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Fast, grippy Schwalbe Smart Sam tires