The Caleta 7.1 is a sporty city tourer with an aluminium frame in Polar Grey and a sturdy fork. The Shimano CUES 2x10 gear system offers reliable performance. A luggage rack and bright LED lights make the bike suitable for everyday use – ideal for commuting, touring and leisure.
This sporty bike also features Tektro hydraulic brakes, an ergonomic cockpit for long tours and universal Schwalbe G-One Overland tyres.
Stevens Caleta 7.1 LT combines a lightweight Aluminium 6061 trapezoid frame with a versatile Shimano CUES U6000 drivetrain and a comfortable low step-through. The 2x10 drivetrain with the FC-U6000-2 crankset (46-30 teeth), the Shadow RD-U6020-10-SGS rear derailleur and the CS-LG300-10 cassette (11-39 teeth) offers 20 gears and thus a wide range for flat city riding as well as for climbs on tour; the LINKGLIDE CN-LG500 chain ensures smooth, durable shifting with little maintenance. Braking is particularly assured thanks to the hydraulic Tektro Volans disc brakes with a 4-piston front caliper (HD-T3520-F) and 180 mm rotors – plenty of braking power even on wet descents. The hub-dynamo LED lighting with the Trelock Light Hammer 80 headlight (80 lux) and the B+M Xeltec Mini taillight with standlight function provides good visibility and safety. The extensive everyday equipment includes the Racktime carrier with SNAP-IT-2.0, Kid'n'Carry and QL3.1 system, Curana Apollo mudguards, a kickstand and a bell. The 45 mm wide, tubeless-ready Schwalbe G-One Overland tyres and a permitted total weight of 140 kg make Caleta 7.1 LT a reliable partner for leisure and commuting.
Caleta is Spanish for “small bay” and refers to the coastal village of Caleta de Famara on Lanzarote, where Stevens tests its models extensively. The 7.1 is made up of series class 7 and the digit 1, which designates the first version of that tier with a classic chain drivetrain. The letters LT stand for “Low Tube” and mark the trapezoid frame with a sloping top tube for a comfortable low step-through. Polar Grey, finally, names the subtle light grey colour.
Caleta 7.1 LT takes the middle position among the derailleur models of the Caleta family. Below it sits the entry-level 6.1 with the CUES U4000 group, above it rank the 8.1 with the eleven-speed CUES U6000 cassette and the 9.1 with the higher-grade CUES U8000 group. From the belt-driven models 5.2 and 7.2 and the Pinion variants 8.2 and 9.2 it differs through the classic chain, which is easy to maintain and can be tuned individually. With the hydraulic Tektro Volans disc brakes featuring a 4-piston front caliper and 180 mm rotors, the 7.1 also sets a powerful accent in braking. The trapezoid frame of the LT version appeals to everyone who values a comfortable step-through; anyone who prefers a sportier posture with a high top tube will find the same equipment in the HT version.
Caleta 7.1 LT is a comfortable city and trekking tourer for people looking for a versatile, reliable bike with a comfortable low step-through. The upright yet sporty geometry, the low step-through and the wide Schwalbe tyres combine comfort with stable smooth-running, while the 20-speed drivetrain offers enough range for most climbs and for brisk riding in the city. The powerful brakes with a four-piston front caliper add extra confidence, especially on wet or downhill stretches. With the complete FEQ equipment of lighting, carrier, mudguards and kickstand, the bike is versatile from carrying a child and the weekly shop to multi-day touring with luggage; the permitted total weight of 140 kg allows for substantial loads. Within the Stevens range it sets itself apart from the sporty Camino series, which comes without fixed lighting and carrier, as well as from the Tour series (Aviolo, 6X Lite Tour) and the Urban series (Amant, Kalea, Strada). Riders who prefer lower-maintenance drivetrains with belt and hub gear turn to the 5.2 or 7.2; those planning with a gearbox turn to the 8.2 or 9.2.