Storck bikes have long had a reputation for being stiff and uncomfortable. The Fenomalist sweeps this prejudice off the table. Thanks to the new seat post developed by Syntace, comfort on the saddle leaves little to be desired. At the front, the new Stiletto 260 fork offers good damping. But that's not all: 25-millimetre Schwalbe tyres roll and cushion superbly; gel pads under the handlebar tape and the Syntace handlebars, which are comfortable to grip, take the strain off hands and shoulders. At the same time, the bike is still - typically Storck - stable and light. The only weakness: the gloss paint on the fork doesn't quite match the matt frame. According to Storck, this lapse is due to the early delivery date; the fork should also be available in matt soon. In addition to the best frame in the test, there is hardly any room for improvement. The logical consequence: the test victory - alongside Stevens.
Price 6,098 Euro
Weight 6.6 kilos
Available from specialised dealers / construction kit
Reference/Info www.storck-bicycle.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.006/292/60 g
Frame sizes** 47, 51, 55, 57, 59, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 575/585/189 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/65 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 597/400 mm/1.49
Equipment
Fork Storck Stiletto 260
Steering bearing Acros Ai-24, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Campagnolo Super Record (53/ 39 t./BSA)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss Tricon RR 1450/Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 25 mm
Handlebar/stem Syntace Carbon/Syntace F119
Saddle/post Fizik Aliante/Storck 185 Ultra (31.6 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
