Storck's giant measures 63 centimetres - nominally two less than the Simplon. However, the long head tube and a reach of 414 millimetres make the carbon frame a true XXL model. The wheelbase has been extended compared to the normal frame sizes, with positive consequences for the riding behaviour. The steering behaviour is neutral and there is enough space for large feet. Storck has long been one of the manufacturers that propagate a proportional design. This means that large frames are disproportionately stiffer than smaller ones as their tubes grow in diameter, which makes sense as tall riders are often also heavy. The equipment with Shimano's ingenious "Di2" electronic shifting system appeals to tall technology fans. However, the frame is also available with mechanical shifting systems.
Reference/InfoStorck Bicycle, telephone 06126/9536-0, www.storck-bicycle.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,084/454/56 g
Frame sizes**: 47, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle: 74°/74°
Seat / top / head tube: 613/605/241 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 1,022/60 mm
Stack/Reach/STR***: 648/414 mm/1.56
Equipment
Fork: Storck Stiletto Race SL
Steering bearing: Acros, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace (53/39 t.)
Gear system: Shimano DI2
Wheels/tyres: Mavic Ksyrium SL/Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 tyres
Handlebar/stem: Syntace Racelite 2/F199
Saddle/post: Prologo Nago Evo/Syntace P6 (31.6 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test frame size greased; ***Stack/Reach: projected vertical or horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR: (Stack to Rach) values between 1.45 and 1.55 indicate a balanced riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable
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