The high-quality city tourer bike – perfect for leisure and commuting. The Shimano CUES U6000 2x11 gear system ensures smooth gear changes, Shimano BR-MT410 disc brakes provide controlled deceleration and the full range of features, including a hub dynamo, LED lights and luggage rack, ensure everyday practicality.
But that's not all: 45 mm wide Schwalbe G-One Overland tyres provide good grip and top rolling performance for your bike, and the lightweight aluminium frame offers a sporty yet comfortable riding position.
Stevens Caleta 8.1 HT combines a lightweight Aluminium 6061 frame in classic diamond shape with a versatile Shimano CUES U6000 drivetrain. The 2x11 drivetrain with the FC-U6010-2 crankset (46-32 teeth), the LINKGLIDE RD-U6020-11-SGS rear derailleur and the CS-LG400-11 cassette (11-45 teeth) offers a wide range across 22 gears, for flat city terrain as well as for climbs on tour; the robust LINKGLIDE technology stands for smooth, durable shifting and easy maintenance. Braking is handled by hydraulic Shimano BR-MT410 disc brakes in Deore quality with 180 mm rotors, which grip confidently even in the wet. 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. For everyday use the bike is comprehensively equipped: a Racktime carrier with SNAP-IT-2.0, Kid'n'Carry and QL3.1 system, mudguards, a kickstand and a bell are all included. The 45 mm wide, tubeless-ready Schwalbe G-One Overland tyres and a permitted total weight of 140 kg make Caleta 8.1 HT a reliable partner for leisure and commuting.
Caleta is the Spanish word for a small bay and refers to the coastal village of Caleta de Famara on Lanzarote, where Stevens puts its models to the test. The 8.1 is made up of series class 8 and the digit 1, which marks the first version of that tier with a classic chain drivetrain. The letters HT stand for “High Tube” and denote the diamond frame with a high top tube, which provides direct power transfer. Grey Green, finally, names the subtle grey-green colour.
Within the Caleta family the 8.1 takes a sporty mid position: it lines up with the eleven-speed cassette and the CUES U6000 drivetrain, while the 7.1 model with the ten-speed CUES group is a touch simpler and the 9.1 model with the higher-grade CUES U8000 group is even more refined. Compared with its belt-driven siblings 5.2 and 7.2 and the Pinion models 8.2 and 9.2, it relies on the classic derailleur drivetrain, which is straightforward to repair and can be tuned individually. Its Deore-class brakes sit on the same level as those of the 7.2 and 9.1. With the high top tube of the HT version, the bike is aimed at riders who value a sporty seating position and precise power transfer; anyone who prefers a comfortable low step-through will find the same equipment in the LT version.
Caleta 8.1 HT is a high-quality touring and city trekking bike for leisure, commuting and travel. The upright yet sporty geometry and the stiff diamond frame with a high top tube convey direct power transfer, while the wide Schwalbe tyres and the lightweight aluminium fork bring comfort and smooth running. Thanks to its complete everyday equipment with lighting, carrier, mudguards and kickstand, the bike suits the daily commute as well as weekend trips and multi-day tours with luggage; the permitted total weight of 140 kg also allows for carrying a child seat. 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 looking for 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.
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