StevensArcalis
Stevens' aero road race bike, sold only as a custom build from its online configurator. The aero Arcalis arrived in 2021 as the Hamburg brand's first aero road bike; for the 2024 model the frame got lighter, and Stevens now quotes about 950 g for the frame and 462 g for the fork, with tyre clearance up to 30 mm. Pick any of seven groupsets, then wheels, cockpit and finishing kit.
- From
- €3,899€3,899€3,899
- Builds
- 8
- Sizes
- 6
- Frame weight
- 950 g33.5 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
An affordable, light aero frame that you configure part by part, with real cockpit choice from standard stems and bars to one-piece carbon units. The base builds come on alloy wheels and a two-piece cockpit, the shape dates from 2021, and testers find the seatpost harsh on rough roads.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Affordable way in
- + Wide fit adjustment
- + Aero-first design
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 80/100
- Frame
- 80/100
- Components
- 62/100
- Fit
- 90/100
- Practicality
- 74/100
- Price
- 94/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Reviews
1 independent review of the Stevens Arcalis.
- WrittenJens Klötzer, Julian SchultzTested: SRAM Red AXS 2x12, size 561.9
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon ('Carbon SL Fiber')
- Fork material
- STEVENS Full Carbon SL, carbon steerer
- Frame weight
- 950 g33.5 oz
- Fork weight
- 462 g16.3 oz
- Weight measured on
- Stevens' claims ('about 950 g' frame); size not stated
- Max system weight
- 115 kg253.5 lb
- Frame sizes
- 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
- Colours
- Dusty Lavender, Twilight Darks, White Petrol, Black Illusion
- UCI frame approval
- On the UCI list of approved framesets as 'ARCALIS' (code STEV-ARC), approved 16 Apr 2021 in sizes 48-58 (6) (UCI list version 2026.10.02); Stevens now sells sizes 48-61, and the list doesn't say whether the lighter 2024 frame is a separate approval
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 30 mm
- Front axle
- 12 mm thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12 mm thru-axle
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Shimano 105, 105 Di2, Ultegra Di2 and Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM Rival, Force and Red AXS E1, all 2x12, in the configurator; the frame kit comes with parts for mechanical, electronic or wireless groupsets
- Mechanical shifting possible
- Yes
- Cable routing
- Fully internal with integrated cockpits; semi-integrated routing also selectable
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- Chosen in the configurator: two-piece FSA or Deda stem and 31.8 mm bar sets, or one-piece Deda Alanera RS or FSA Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO carbon bar-stems (extra cost)
- Standard stem and bar possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Arcalis carbon aero seatpost, 0 or 20 mm offset
- Fit notes
- Stem lengths 70-130 mm and bar widths 38-44 cm depending on the cockpit chosen; one-piece options come in fixed stem-length and width pairs. Spacers can be chosen when ordering. Crank lengths 165-175 mm on most groupsets.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Stevens cites TOUR's 2021 wind-tunnel result of 207 W at 45 km/h
- Testing method
- Wind tunnel
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Maintenance
- Shimano builds can be ordered with 160/160 or 160/140 mm rotors; Stevens recommends 160/140 only for light riders on flat terrain. Trailers, racks and child seats are not permitted.
- Sold via
- Custom-built to order via Stevens' online configurator and Stevens dealers
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Arcalis Shimano 105 | Arcalis Shimano 105 Di2 | Arcalis SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Arcalis Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Arcalis SRAM Force AXS E1 | Arcalis Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Arcalis SRAM Red AXS E1 | Arcalis frame kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||||||
| Price (MSRP) | €3,899€3,899€3,899 | €4,299€4,299€4,299 | €4,299€4,299€4,299 | €5,199€5,199€5,199 | €5,399€5,399€5,399 | €6,299€6,299€6,299 | €6,299€6,299€6,299 | €2,799€2,799€2,799 |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. Stevens' configurator data lists this package at EUR 4,199. | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. 10-30 cassette. | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. 10-28 cassette. Stevens' configurator data lists this package at EUR 5,299 and offers both the Force E1 power-meter crankset and a plain Force crankset, so the base crankset is unclear. | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. The base Dura-Ace package uses an Ultegra cassette. | Base price for this groupset in Stevens' custom configurator (Germany, EUR), as listed on the Arcalis page; wheels, cockpit, tyres, saddle, crank length, colour and many other parts are chosen when ordering and some options cost extra. Base wheelset DT Swiss E 1800 alloy. 10-33 cassette. | Frame kit with fork, carbon seatpost, a headset to suit the chosen stem system and a fitting kit; cockpit, bar tape and bottle cages can be added in the configurator. |
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| Groupset | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Launched | — | 2022 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | — | 2025 · current generation | — | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Wireless | — | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | — |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra | — | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 50/34 | 48/35 | 52/36 | — | 52/36 | 50/37 | — |
| Crank lengths available | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm | — | 170 or 172.5 mm | 165, 170, 172.5 or 175 mm | — |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7101 | Shimano 105 R7101 | — | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | — | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | — | — |
| Range | 11-34 | 11-34 | — | 11-30 | — | 11-30 | — | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | — | 12-speed | — | 12-speed | — | — |
| Brakes | ||||||||
| Brake calipers | — | — | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — | SRAM Force AXS E1 | — | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Type | — | — | Hydraulic disc | — | Hydraulic disc | — | Hydraulic disc | — |
| Notes | — | — | 160 mm rotors front and rear | — | 160 mm rotors front and rear | — | 160 mm rotors front and rear | — |
| Rotors | Shimano SM-RT70 | Shimano SM-RT70 | — | Shimano RT-CL800 | — | Shimano RT-CL900 | — | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | — | 160 mm | — | 160 mm | — | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | — | 160 mm | — | 140 mm | — | — |
| Mount | — | — | — | Center Lock | — | Center Lock | — | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||||||||
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | DT Swiss E 1800 Spline 20 DB | — |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weight | 1,650 g3.64 lb | 1,650 g3.64 lb | 1,650 g3.64 lb | 1,650 g3.64 lb | 1,650 g3.64 lb | 1,650 g3.64 lb | 1,650 g3.64 lb | — |
| Notes | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||||||||
| Seatpost | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon | Stevens Arcalis Carbon |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) | 0 mm (20 mm optional) |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional | 330 mm, 400 mm optional |
Arcalis price & value
Building up the Arcalis frame kit
Included: Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.
Real-world weight
Scale weights of the Arcalis from reviewers, next to Stevens's claim.
| What | Measured | Claimed | Measured by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete bikeSize 56 · SRAM Red AXS 2x12 custom build, EUR 8,472 | 7.1 kg15.7 lb | — | TOUR2025-01 |
Ownership checklist
1 of 2 known checks pass, 2 not published by Stevens. Why these checks
- ?
Threaded bottom bracket
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ✕
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12 mm thru-axle
- ✓
Works with mechanical shifting
Arcalis geometry
| 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 491 mm19.3″ | 503 mm19.8″ | 528 mm20.8″ | 549 mm21.6″ | 568 mm22.4″ | 594 mm23.4″ |
| Reach | 378 mm14.9″ | 379 mm14.9″ | 387 mm15.2″ | 397 mm15.6″ | 407 mm16″ | 411 mm16.2″ |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| Effective top tube | 496 mm19.5″ | 512 mm20.2″ | 530 mm20.9″ | 550 mm21.7″ | 565 mm22.2″ | 581 mm22.9″ |
| Seat tube length | 471 mm18.5″ | 497 mm19.6″ | 517 mm20.4″ | 536 mm21.1″ | 554 mm21.8″ | 576 mm22.7″ |
| Chainstay | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 973 mm38.3″ | 971 mm38.2″ | 983 mm38.7″ | 995 mm39.2″ | 1,010 mm39.8″ | 1,018 mm40.1″ |
| BB drop | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| BB height | 272 mm10.7″ | 272 mm10.7″ | 272 mm10.7″ | 272 mm10.7″ | 272 mm10.7″ | 272 mm10.7″ |
| Fork length | 371 mm14.6″ | 371 mm14.6″ | 371 mm14.6″ | 371 mm14.6″ | 371 mm14.6″ | 371 mm14.6″ |
| Fork offset | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ |
| Front centre | 568 mm22.4″ | 567 mm22.3″ | 578 mm22.8″ | 590 mm23.2″ | 605 mm23.8″ | 613 mm24.1″ |
| Standover | 746 mm29.4″ | 765 mm30.1″ | 787 mm31″ | 806 mm31.7″ | 824 mm32.4″ | 846 mm33.3″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Arcalis in size 54 against the middle size of 65 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase983 mm38.7″
shortestlonger than 38% of 65 bikeslongest
- Front centre578 mm22.8″
shortestlonger than 3% of 29 bikeslongest
Short front centre: more weight on the front wheel, which can make the front feel lighter to steer.
- Chainstay415 mm16.3″
shortestlonger than 99% of 73 bikeslongest
Long chainstays: adds stability and room for a rear wheel with wide tyres.
Good to know
Fit
Geometry is given with head-tube measurements that include Stevens' custom spacer, so head-tube length is not listed here. Fork length is the fork build height including the lower headset cup.
SourceCompatibility
Stevens' feature list gives tyre clearance up to 30 mm, while the accompanying text still mentions tyres up to 28 mm. The spec table lists older colour names (Carrara White Black, Chrome Red Black, Magic Sky, Stealth Black) than the four colours offered in the configurator.
SourceHistory
TOUR tested the new Arcalis in August 2021 as Stevens' first aero road bike: 207 W at 45 km/h and 7.6 kg for a SRAM Red build, with 28 mm tyre clearance at the time and a stiff seatpost as the main drawback.
SourceVersions
TOUR reports that the 2024 model has a slightly lighter frame than earlier versions; in April 2024 it noted the first-generation frame at just under 1,200 g, with the newer frame generation starting at EUR 3,699.
Source
Arcalis FAQ
How much does the Stevens Arcalis cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €2,799–€6,299 across 8 listed builds and framesets: Arcalis Shimano 105, Arcalis Shimano 105 Di2, Arcalis SRAM Rival AXS E1, Arcalis Shimano Ultegra Di2, Arcalis SRAM Force AXS E1, Arcalis Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Arcalis SRAM Red AXS E1 and Arcalis frame kit.
How much does the Stevens Arcalis weigh?+
The frame weighs 950 g (33.5 oz) (Stevens' claims ('about 950 g' frame); size not stated).
What sizes does the Stevens Arcalis come in?+
6 sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58 and 61.
What is the tire clearance of the Stevens Arcalis?+
Up to 30 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Stevens Arcalis?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Shimano 105, 105 Di2, Ultegra Di2 and Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM Rival, Force and Red AXS E1, all 2x12, in the configurator; the frame kit comes with parts for mechanical, electronic or wireless groupsets. Mechanical shifting can be fitted.
What builds of the Stevens Arcalis are available?+
Arcalis Shimano 105: Shimano 105; Arcalis Shimano 105 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2; Arcalis SRAM Rival AXS E1: SRAM Rival AXS E1; Arcalis Shimano Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2; Arcalis SRAM Force AXS E1: SRAM Force AXS E1; Arcalis Shimano Dura-Ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2; Arcalis SRAM Red AXS E1: SRAM Red AXS E1.
Is the Stevens Arcalis aerodynamic?+
Stevens cites TOUR's 2021 wind-tunnel result of 207 W at 45 km/h (Wind tunnel)
Sources
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/en/de/road/custom/arcalis/
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1246&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1245&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1240&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1242&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1265&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1266&version=2027
- https://www.stevensbikes.de/2027/config_json.php?lang=en&cou=DE&ccol_id=2021&frh_id=560&cpac_id=1264&version=2027
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- https://www.tour-magazin.de/rennraeder/aero/stevens-arcalis-neues-wettkampf-rennrad-von-stevens-im-tour-test/
- https://www.tour-magazin.de/en/aero-road-bike/aero-road-bikes-for-around-5000-euros-the-stevens-arcalis-on-test/
- https://www.tour-magazin.de/en/aero-road-bike/the-best-race-all-rounder-in-the-test-the-stevens-arcalis/
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