Stories

At the cutting edge of the electronic bike and rider stories

E-bike
Grima
Guide
Mirabeau
Nomades
How to choose a premium electric bike
Use, frame, motor, integration, finish and service: the criteria that set a premium electric bike apart, and how to choose the right one.
Custom
Gravel
Guide
Nomades
Rocchetta
Custom gravel bike: carbon, geometry and finishes
What to decide when building a custom gravel bike: carbon frame, size and fit, drivetrain, wheels and finishes. A guide from the Stajvelo atelier in Monaco.
Custom
Guide
Monaco
Custom bike: how a Stajvelo project works
How a custom bike project runs at Stajvelo in Monaco: choosing the model, configuration, fit, paint and finishes, assembly in our atelier and handover.
Climbs
Destination
Guide
Mirabeau
Monaco
Rental
Riviera
Road
Col de la Madone by bike: a guide to the climb from Monaco
The Col de la Madone above Menton: length, gradient, the climb section by section, best season, gearing and tyres, and how to ride it from Monaco, by Stajvelo.
E-bike
Guide
Mirabeau
Monaco
Road
Electric road bike or road bike: how to choose
Electric road bike or classic road bike? How weight, climbing, range and feel compare, who each one suits, and how to decide. A guide from Stajvelo in Monaco.
E-bike
Guide
Maintenance
Mirabeau
Monaco
Rocchetta
Workshop
How often should you service your bike? A maintenance guide
How often to service a road, Gravel, All-Road or electric bike: indicative intervals for the chain, brakes, tyres and annual service, manufacturer guidance and coastal care, from Stajvelo in Monaco.
Stajvelo Stories
Travel
GTMC gravel: 1,430 km solo from Avallon to the Mediterranean
From Burgundy to the Mediterranean, Pierre Bour rode the Grande Traversée du Massif Central solo on its gravel route: 1,430 km and 25,000 m of climbing in ten days, fully self-supported. The story of a demanding crossing, its surprises, and a Rocchetta...
B2B
Co-branding
Corporate
Custom
Guide
Hospitality
Nomades
Custom branded bicycles for companies and hotels: how a co-branded project works
How Stajvelo creates custom branded bicycles for companies, hotels and residences in Monaco: unique pieces, limited editions and fleets, from design to delivery.
Guide
Monaco
Showroom
Test ride
How to test ride a bike before you buy: what to check
What to check on a bike test ride: size, position, braking, handling and e-bike assistance. A practical guide from the Stajvelo showroom in Monaco.
Fleet
Guide
Hospitality
Hotels
Nomades
How to build a bike fleet for a hotel or resort
How many bikes does a hotel need, e-bikes or non-electric, and how to run a fleet day to day. Practical advice from Stajvelo, Monaco.
All-road
Gravel
Guide
Roca
Rocchetta
Tyres
What tyre width should you choose for a Gravel or All-Road bike?
Which tyre width for a Gravel or All-Road bike? How terrain, comfort and speed decide between 32 and 50 mm, from our Monaco atelier.
All-road
Gravel
Guide
Roca
Rocchetta
Gravel or All-Road, carbon or aluminium: how to choose your bike?
Gravel or All-Road, carbon or aluminium: how the terrain, your priorities and the way you ride decide the right bike. A clear guide from our Monaco atelier.