Stels mountain bikes: the best models, tips for choosing and operating

Stels mountain bikes are a popular and affordable two-wheeler for off-highway riding. The product range of this manufacturer is quite wide and includes offers for riders with different preferences. The brand regularly releases new models that meet the most daring expectations of customers, takes into account current trends in the design and technical equipment of bikes.

The description of the female and male bicycles Navigator and Focus, other folding and awkward models allows you to fully appreciate the variety of offers available for purchase. The manufacturer supplies its equipment with everything necessary, additional accessories are also on sale - selection and installation of wings or trunk in this case is not difficult. In the article, we will consider which models of Stels mountain bikes deserve special attention.

The Velomotors group of companies that produces Stels mountain bikes is also the manufacturer of another, no less well-known brand, Desna. Brand products are created at factories in the Moscow, Bryansk regions, Krasnodar Territory. Components - brakes, bushings and some other components are purchased abroad. The company has existed since 1996 and over the years has been confirming its status as a true market leader not only in Russia but also abroad.

Today, Stels offers mountain bikes for women, men, teenagers, off-road solutions and compact folding bikes.

Mountain bikes under the Stels brand have features specific to this class of technology. There are double suspensions and hardtails, and the series are divided as follows:

• 900 - for professional sports;
• 700 and 800 - for long trips over rough terrain;
• 400, 500, 600 are mountainous.

All Stels MTB models are equipped with heavy steel or lightweight aluminum frames, the first type is focused on the most budget options. Strength and rigidity of the base is achieved using the large diameter of the pipes used, in addition, the company introduced innovative changes to its geometry. So even Stels heavy mountain bikes have a mass of not more than 15-17.5 kg.

Wheels installed on serial production at the factory have a diameter of 26, 27.5 or 28 ″. Gearboxes used in mountain bikes support 18-24 speeds. The size of the frames varies in the range of 15-22 ″.

We offer ratings of the best Stels bikes in various categories.

Among the women's bicycles manufactured under the Stels brand, the Miss series, which presents low-cost models, is relevant Miss-5000 with mechanical disc or V-brake brakes. The model has a frame and wings of the original form, wheels with a diameter of 26 ″. The Cross series belongs to the road, although it is often referred to as mountain.

Top models include Miss-6100 with hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes, wheel diameter 26 ″. Lightweight aluminum frame helps make the structure less massive, has a size 15, 17 or 19 ″. The front fork is shock-absorbing, softens even the toughest ride, eases the burden on the arms and body.

Model Miss-7500 belongs to the category of modern, has wheels with a diameter of 27.5 ″, which greatly facilitates driving on the rise or on the highway. The design of the model is made in a sports style, switching speeds in 21 positions allows you to choose a comfortable riding style.

Mountain folding bike is not too common. But in the Stels assortment there are such models. A bestseller is considered Pilot-970 MD 26 ″ V021 with original frame design and proprietary transformation mechanism. The model has a lightweight aluminum frame, double rims, equipped with mechanical disc brakes.

Pilot-950 MD 26 ″ V010 - A mountain bike with an original folding method and a custom frame. It is convenient to transport it on the roof of the car or mount it in the back. The size 17.5-19 ″ is designed for adults, for adolescents such a frame height will not be too comfortable.

Modern men's mountain bike from the Stels brand is represented by a rather extensive lineup. The most popular are several options.

• Navigator 850. Amateur hardtail, today not included in the current model range of the brand. For a long time he remained the leader in sales. The model used an aluminum frame, which reduced its weight to 15 kg.

• Navigator 620. The basic model of a mountain bike, equipped with a male frame and wheels with a diameter of 26 ″. A rare case for Stels when the classical geometry of the main supporting structure is preserved.

• Navigator 630. Model with 26 ″ wheel diameter, disc or V-type brakes, shock-absorbing front fork. The frame is aluminum, the size varies in the range of 16, 18 and 20 ″.

• Navigator 610. The model demanded today is designed for use in cross-country races. Aluminum frame, construction weight 15.06 kg.

• Navigator 500. One of the most popular brand models. A steel frame, 26 and 27.5 ″ wheels, mechanical disc or rim brakes combined with an affordable price make this model a bestseller.

Double suspensions are one of the most comfortable mountain bikes in operation. Stels releases 3 such series.

• Crosswind. Here is 1 model with a 20 ″ steel frame.Crosswind 26 ″ 21-sp Z010 is equipped with a threaded steering column and shock absorber, V-type brakes and weighs 18.8 kg.

• Focus Here are models with 26 and 27.5 ″ wheel diameters, with rim or disc mechanical brakes. The frames are steel, heavy, the top version is considered to be an 18-speed version, without additional components.

• Challenger. In this series, a model with a 26 ″ wheel diameter, a steel frame, and 21 speeds is produced. The front fork in the model is shock-absorbing, V-type brakes, rim brakes are used. This model is considered optimal for both beginners and experienced riders, and it deserves attention.

Stels' current adult MTB bike list 3 models can be entered - they are at the top of the popularity rating.

• Adrenalin D 27.5 ″. The top model among the mountain bike brand. Modern appearance, stylish design, frame material is aluminum X6, the model is designed for the growth of a tall rider. Double aluminum rims, designed for a wide tire of 2.8 ″ with a wheel diameter of 27.5 ″. Hydraulic, disc brake system from Shimano.

• Navigator-930 D 29 ″. One of the few “miners” in the company's lineup. It uses a light and durable aluminum frame, a 24-speed shift mechanism is installed. You can find an option with a size for a teenager, woman, man. Suntour XCT suspension fork, disc brake with hydraulics included.

• Navigator 700 MD 27.5 ″. Basic model with larger wheel diameters and mechanical disc brakes. The steel frame makes it quite heavy, weight reaches 17.6 kg. Good technical equipment makes this model quite popular among beginner riders.

When choosing a mountain bike Stels It is very important to take into account a number of points.

1. Frame material. Lightweight aluminum is used in all top Stels mountain bike versions. Budget models are heavier, steel frames are included in their configuration, as reliable, but massive.
2. Type of brakes. In most cases, the V-brake system is considered the best, but when moving in the most extreme conditions, on dirt and slippery roads, it is recommended to use hydraulic disc brakes.
3. Wheel diameter. A size of 26 ″ has long been considered the standard in the MTB class, but today it is used primarily in teenage or female models. The main Stels mountain bike models have 27.5 ″ wheels.

Overview of the mountain bike Stels Navigator 790D see below.