Stevens Klunker

[St-Pedali]

Found this piece on a fleamarked. Looks like a Klunker, but seems from the early 90s. I like the retro design and would be happy about mor information and pictures. Anyone?
Here are a few details:
Dia Compe Power Control 7 levers
-Shimano STX RC brakes
-Hubs Shimano STX RC
-Derailleur Deore LX
-Crank Alivio 3x
-Gripshift shifter
-Sun Rims CRE 16 rot anodized
-Seat post Ritchey

 

[d8mok]

Steven likely wanted a Newsboy

 

[Caj Remtiw]

Stevens was the brand name for the bikes produced/ sold by my German distributor (out of Hamburg) back in the early/ mid 90's. I distinctly remember that bike at the EuroBike trade show +/- 1994. Yes it has some Newsboy "influence as well as CBR 3-bar and So. Cal. "strand" riding because I let their main designer (that is seriously a push) hang with me in Laguna and the OC coast for about a week back in '92.

My bet is that the geometry is a little "goofy" because they were still going after the eastcoast US and euro MTB markets with too steep of a headangle and a cramped front end.

I'd bet you could make a KILLER Klunker, Strand cruiser, Pub Krawler by adding Proflex forks and a mild rise set of BMX bars. Myself personally, I'd build a rear wheel with an internal geared hub (Shimano Alfine) and Conti CrossKing tires.

Oh , and don't forget to remove the Stevens decals! The company was TOTAL A-holes to deal with!

 

[jimo746]

Beach Cruiser vibes

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Stevens was the brand name for the bikes produced/ sold by my German distributor (out of Hamburg) back in the early/ mid 90's. I distinctly remember that bike at the EuroBike trade show +/- 1994. Yes it has some Newsboy "influence as well as CBR 3-bar and So. Cal. "strand" riding because I let their main designer (that is seriously a push) hang with me in Laguna and the OC coast for about a week back in '92.

Thanks Jack that's some seriously excellent info.
Some more history on the cantilever frame style, was developed by Schwinn in 1938, one of the most copied bicycle designs of the 20th century.
Plenty of pics and reference here:
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1938-schwinn-cantilever-b607.224821/


Hey, how did pictures of Ingola's 50s Corvette, and (a much younger) Duck Norris get in here?

 

[grantoury]

Stevens are still around with a typical German range of bikes; road, mtb, trekking, hybrid, e-bikes, I never saw a model like this.