Stevens Sonora GX AXS: suspension setup & specs
The Stevens Sonora GX AXS is a cross-country hardtail with 100 mm of fork travel. Below you will find all 1 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Stevens Sonora GX AXS →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora GX AXS | RockShox SID SL Select+ (100 mm) | – | €3,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
100 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 100 mm median of the 46 bikes in the “cross-country hardtail” category in our database. Stevens builds the frame from carbon.
The Stevens Sonora GX AXS is not a budget bike: even the Sonora GX AXS build costs €3,999, while the category median is €1,450. Every build uses a RockShox fork.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox SID SL Select+): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Stevens Sonora GX AXS
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Stevens take priority.
100 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.24″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. 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 Racing Ray Evolution / Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evolution.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.53 bar (22 psi) | 1.73 bar (25 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.65 bar (24 psi) | 1.85 bar (27 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.77 bar (26 psi) | 1.97 bar (29 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.89 bar (27 psi) | 2.09 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 2.01 bar (29 psi) | 2.21 bar (32 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.13 bar (31 psi) | 2.33 bar (34 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.25 bar (33 psi) | 2.45 bar (36 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion 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.