Stevens E-Inception ED: suspension setup & specs
The Stevens E-Inception ED is an e-enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160–170 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX or Shimano EP801. Here you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
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All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8.2 GTF | Fox 38 Float Performance Elite eMTB+ (170 mm) | Fox Float X Performance Elite | 205x65 | 170 mm | Shimano EP801 800 Wh | – | €6,899 | Setup → |
| 8.8.1 GTF | Fox 38 Float Performance (170 mm) | Fox Float X Performance Elite | 205x65 | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 800 Wh | – | €6,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database. No other Stevens model among its e-mountain bikes has more travel up front. The frame is made of carbon.
At €6,899 for the 8.8.2 GTF build, pricing is typical for the category (median €6,900). The top build, 8.8.1 GTF, costs €6,999. Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the Fox 38 Float Performance Elite eMTB+ to the Fox 38 Float Performance. It is powered by Shimano EP801 or Bosch Performance Line CX with a 800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Fox 38 Float Performance Elite eMTB+): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Shock (Fox Float X Performance Elite): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Stevens E-Inception ED
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Stevens specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork, 65.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 18.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 19.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 17.6 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.56″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Evolution / Schwalbe Albert Evolution; Schwalbe Magic Mary Evolution / Schwalbe Eddy Current Evolution.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.