Because Storck was convinced by the concept of the Quantum Pro, his first self-developed racing bike frame was based on its most important design feature: the large-volume tubes, which made the frame both stiff and light. However, the Scenario Pro was not a small copy. The super-light Stiletto carbon fork set standards, as did the 1-1/8 inch steerer tube size, which was unusual for road bikes at the time and later became the industry standard. At 1,400 grams in size 57, the oldie still holds its own against current aluminium frames, and the stiffness values are beyond reproach anyway. The main criticism is still the same: the extreme vertical stiffness. Changing this would mean having to change the design with a horizontal top tube and oversized seat post. Storck's "Evergreen" is the last representative of the pure oversized doctrine. With Campa's classy "Super Record" groupset, the test bike weighs only 6.8 kilos. When Storck presented a version of the bike tuned to 6.5 kilos at the Eurobike in 1998, it was a sensation. Today, such a weight is feasible with standard components.
Reference/InfoStorck, telephone 06126/95360, www.storck-bicycle.de
Complete bike price: 4,698 euros
Price frame set: 1,699 euros
Weight: 6.8 kilos
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,432/301/68 g
Frame sizes**: 51 to 63, 2 cm each, 66; 57
Seat/steering angle: 72.5°/73°
Seat/top/head tube: 590/562/167 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 975/69 mm
Stack/Reach/STR***: 572/384 mm/1.49
Equipment
Fork: Stiletto Race
Steering bearing: Storck, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket: Campagnolo Super Record (53/39 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Mavic Ksyrium SL Premium/Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 tyres
Handlebar/stem: Syntace Racelite 2/Syntace F119
Saddle/post: Prologo/Syntace P6 (31.6 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification; tested 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 reach): Values between 1.45 and 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable.
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