Stels Navigator 500: specifications, reviews

Cyclists are not born professionals. Cycling enthusiasts do not need excessively equipped vehicles. The Stels Navigator line offers bicycles for beginners. A democratic price and the basic characteristics necessary for sports are distinguished by the Stels Navigator 500 bikes.

For many adults, the bicycle becomes a pleasant childhood memory, many for this reason decide to please themselves with cycling. And in this case, the purchase of an expensive bicycle equipped for all possible sports requirements is simply inappropriate. A lot of newcomers get Stels Navigator 500. Reviews about it leave mostly positive.

Basic characteristics of a bicycle

The manufacturer identifies the bike Stels Navigator 500 as a bike, capable of conquering and off-road, and a rugged terrain. Although this designation should also imply the presence of a light frame for manual transportation, which this bicycle can not boast of - the owner of a heavy steel casing.

Perhaps the choice of this kind of material was the result of the desire for a low cost bicycles. The steel frame can also be written in the pros of this model, looking at it from the point of view of strength and durability.

The average price of Stels Navigator 500, offered by the Russian market, is at the level of 7000-8000 rubles. The proposed model is available in two sizes: 17.5 and 19.5 inches. When choosing a bicycle, you need to focus on the clearance between the upper bar and crotch (measured in standing position, the bike is between the legs) - ideally it is 5 cm.

Additional features

Here we will talk about what distinguishes the Stels Navigator 500 bike. Characteristics based on the next desire to save, explain the presence of a shock-absorbing fork on the basis of springs. This design perfectly copes with damping strokes, especially when driving on dirt roads.

26-inch wheels are equipped with a double rim, which makes it possible to correct them in case of deformation. The lifetime of the wheels is also increased due to the presence of a groove for brake shoes.

Rubber Chaoyang H-5120 provides an ideal grip with the road surface, but the braking mechanism requires special attention to the rims of the wheels. Their deformation can make inhibition ineffective and, therefore, dangerous.

Other models of "Stealth Navigator" for comparison

Not particularly for the price the next model of the bicycle - Stels Navigator 510 - is different. Having paid about two thousand rubles, it is possible to get an almost two-wheeled iron horse with a lightweight frame made of aluminum, almost silent (according to "Yandex.Market" reviews).

The number of speeds here is already 21, although the real speed of users is marked as average. In other respects, the characteristics remain the same, especially the "professionalism" of the wings, unable to protect the bicycle and the owner, even under conditions of low humidity.

Reviews

If there is a need for a more "confident" and equipped bicycles with disc brakes, users recommend a closer look at the Stels Navigator 850. This is really a significant unit capable of satisfying a rather picky amateurs. Although non-functional wings have not undergone any changes.

The most acceptable ratio of price and quality when choosing a bicycle "Stealth" with a disc braking system can be achieved by selecting the model "Stealth Navigator 750". It notes the confidence and ease of movement, the softness of the spring fork with increased travel and a simple change of speeds.

More advanced lovers who have experienced the Stels Navigator 500 bicycle, reviews often leave not always critical (for the reasons indicated above). But they also state that the shortcomings of the bicycle machine are compensated by a low price.

In addition, it is noted for its high terrain in the highlands, fully consistent with what the Stels Navigator 500 instruction says. 18 speed transmissions give the bike tangible speed and the ability to quickly set speed.

If necessary, you can install longer wings, which will protect you more reliably from the flying dirt from under the wheels, and the trunk. These accessories for the Stels Navigator 500 are easily purchased at sports stores.

Choosing your first bicycle, you need to take this without unnecessary fanaticism. A lot of feedback on budget models on the Internet will help you decide. The main thing is to remember that the selected unit only opens the way to sports, and how and on what to go on it - understanding of this will come with time.