Mountain bikes Stels are a popular and affordable version of two-wheeled vehicles for riding outside the highway. The model range of this manufacturer is quite wide and includes suggestions for riders with different preferences. The brand regularly releases new models that meet the most bold expectations of buyers, takes into account current trends in the design and technical equipment of the bikes.
The description of female and male bikes Navigator and Focus, other folding and non-models make it possible to fully appreciate all the variety available to buy suggestions. The manufacturer supplies its technique with everything necessary, there are also additional accessories on sale. - Selection and installation of the wings or trunk in this case will not work. In the article, consider which models of the Mountain Bikes of the Stams Stams deserve special attention.
A little about brand
The group of companies "Velomotors", which produces mountain bikes Stels, is at the same time a manufacturer of another, no less well-known brand "Desna". Brand products are created at factories in Moscow, Bryansk regions, Krasnodar Territory. Accessories - brakes, sleeves and some other components are purchased abroad. The company has existed since 1996 and for many years confirms its status of this market leader not only in Russia, but also abroad.
Today in the assortment of Stels model of mountain bikes for women, men, teenagers, off-road solutions and compact folding bikes.
Among the most pressing technologies used by the brand, it is possible to note the use of powder staining of the frame and the technoforming, which makes it possible to reduce the number of auxiliary power elements in the design.
Peculiarities
Mountain bikes manufactured under the stels brand have features characteristic of this class of technology. There are two-power and hardtails here, and the series is divided as follows:
- 900 - for professional sports;
- 700 and 800 - for long journeys over rough terrain;
- 400, 500, 600 - Mountains.
All MTB models from stels are equipped with heavy steel or lightweight aluminum frames, the first type is focused on the budget options. The strength and rigidity of the base is achieved with the help of a large diameter of the pipes used, in addition, the company made innovative changes to its geometry. So even Stels heavy mountain bikes have a lot of no more than 15-17.5 kg.
Wheels installed on serial products at the factory have a diameter 26, 27.5 or 28 ". The gearboxes used in the mountain bikes support work from 18-24 speeds. Rosovka Ram varies in the range of 15-22 ".
In stock There are models with disk brakes or V-Brake system.
The lineup
We offer ratings of the best stels bicycle models in different categories.Female mountain bike
Among the women's bicycles manufactured under the STELS brand, the MISS series includes inexpensive models. MISS-5000. With mechanical disk or V-Brake brakes. The model has a frame and wings of the original shape, wheels with a diameter of 26 ". The Cross series refers to the road, although it is often referred to as mountain.
Top models can be attributed MISS-6100. with disk hydraulic or mechanical brakes, wheel diameter 26 ". Lightweight aluminum frame helps to make the structure less massive, has a 15, 17 or 19 growth. " The front plug is amortized, softens even the toughest ride, facilitates the load on the arms and the case.
Model MISS-7500. It refers to the category of modern, has wheels with a diameter of 27.5 ", which greatly facilitates riding on the rise or on the highway. The design of the model is made in a sporty style, switching speeds of 21 positions allows you to choose a comfortable riding style.
Foldable model
Mountain folding bike is not found too often. But in the assortment Stels there are such models. Sale of sales is considered Pilot-970 MD 26 "V021 With the original frame design and the branded transformation mechanism. The model has a lightweight aluminum frame, double rims, equipped with mechanical disk brakes.
Pilot-950 MD 26 "V010 - Mountain bike with an original way of folding and non-standard frame. It is convenient to carry it on the roof of the car or secure in the body. Rostovka 17.5-19 "is designed for adults, for teenagers, such a height of the frame will not be too comfortable.
The bike is adapted to the off-road ride, the shock absorption plug provides him with a soft move, disk mechanical brakes correspond to comfortable braking.
Male mountain bike
Modern men's Mountain Bike from the Stels brand are presented by quite extensive model. The most popular is the most popular options.
- Navigator 850. Amateur Hardtail, today is not included in the actual model range of the brand. For a long time, he remained a sales leader. The model uses an aluminum frame that reduced its weight up to 15 kg.
- Navigator 620. The base model of a mountain bike is equipped with a male frame and wheels with a diameter of 26 ". Rare for stels case when the classical geometry of the main supporting structure is preserved.
- Navigator 630. Model with wheel diameter 26 ", disc or v-type by brakes, depreciation front fork. Aluminum frame, Rostovka varies in the range of 16, 18 and 20.
- Navigator 610. The model in demand today is designed to use in cross-country races. Aluminum frame, 35.06 kg design weight.
- Navigator 500. One of the most popular brand models. Steel frame, wheels with a diameter of 26 and 27.5 ", mechanical disk or rim brakes in combination with an affordable price make this model of sales hit.
Two-living models
Two-power - one of the most comfortable in the operation of mountain bikes. Stels releases 3 such series.
- Crosswind. . Here 1 model with a steel frame 20 "is presented. Crosswind 26 "21-SP Z010 is equipped with a threaded steering column and a shock absorption fork, the V-type of the brake and weighs 18.8 kg.
- Focus. Here are models with a diameter of wheels 26 and 27.5 ", with rim or disk mechanical brakes. Steel frames, heavy, top one is considered a version with 18 speeds, without additional components.
- Challenger. In this series, a model is produced with a wheel diameter on 26 ", steel frame, 21 speeds. The front plug in the amortization model, used V-type brakes, rims. This model is considered optimal for both beginners and experienced riders, and quite deserves attention.
Actual adult models
List of current adult bicycles MTB firms STELS You can make 3 models - they are headed by popularity rating.
- Adrenalin D 27.5 ". Top model among mountain bikes brand. Modern appearance, stylish design, aluminum frame material X6, model is designed to grow a high rider. Double aluminum rims are designed for a wide tire by 2.8 "when the wheel diameter 27.5". Brake system hydraulic, disk from Shimano.
- Navigator-930 D 29. One of the few "nainics" in a model range of the company. A light and durable aluminum frame is used here, a switching mechanism is set to 24 speeds. You can find an option with a fashion for a teenager, women, men. Included SUNTOUR XCT depreciation plug, disc-type brake mechanism with hydraulics.
- Navigator 700 MD 27.5 ". Basic model with increased wheel diameter and mechanical disk brakes. Steel frame makes it quite severe, weight reaches 17.6 kg. A good technical equipment makes this model quite popular among beginner riders.
How to choose?
When choosing mountain bikes Stels It is very important to take into account a number of moments.
- Frame material. Easy aluminum is used in all top versions of mountain bikes Stels. Budget models are heavier, steel frames are included in their package, the same reliable, but massive.
- Type of brakes. In most cases, the BRAKE system is considered to be the best, but when moving in the most extreme conditions, a disk hydraulic brakes are recommended for dirt and slippery road.
- Wheel diameter. The size of 26 "was considered for a long time in the MTB class, but today it is used mainly in adolescence or female models. Basic models of mountain bike stels have a wheel with a diameter of 27.5 ".
Paying attention to these characteristics, you can successfully choose a suitable mountain bike from the STELS product line for women, men, teenagers.
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