Since 2007, the Fascenario 0.7 has always been the benchmark in the Storck range. Now the long-running favourite has found a worthy successor in the Aernario. In the sinfully expensive Platinum version (frameset with Stiletto 280 fork € 4,999) with specially optimised alignment of the carbon fibres in the frame and fork, the frameset outshines everything that TOUR has measured over the past 20 years. Top marks in all categories (with a 1.3 for weight as a "slip-up") give the frameset an unprecedented score of 1.1. But the bike is not only a high-flyer in terms of measurements; the combination of low weight, outstanding riding stability and exceptional damping also impresses in the riding test. However, the frameset only fulfils the aero promise in its name to a limited extent (eighth place in the wind tunnel evaluation). Neither the frame nor the fork have any real aero features - even if Storck argues with aerodynamically favourable tube cross-sections. In addition, the Aernario benefits less than other models in the test from really fast wheels à la Zipp 808.
Price 11,358 Euro
Weight 5.7 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.storck-bicycle.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 842/319/44 grammes
Frame sizes*** 47, 51, 55, 57, 59, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 500/565/139 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR **** 552/403 mm/1.37
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Cane Creek Aer, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Dura-Ace (53/39 t, press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Lightweight milestone Obermayer/Schwalbe Ultremo 22
Handlebar/stem Storck RBC 180/ST115
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/St orck (31.6 mm)
*The aerodynamics grade is included in the overall grade with 20 per cent, the grade for the frame set with 80 per cent. Grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade, but for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): Values 1.4-1.5 mean sporty riding position, below race-like, above comfortable.
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