But you can't tell it's a first bike at any time. With the high stiffness typical of the brand, the lowest weight of all bikes and compact geometry, it meets the taste of our testers. The well-sprung fork is visually appealing. The T.I.X. is one of the first models to feature thru-axles at the front (10 mm) and rear (9 mm), which increase system rigidity and guarantee an exact wheel position - important to avoid grinding noises from the brake discs. The lightweight wheels with carbon rims contribute to the high level of agility, which significantly enhances riding enjoyment, but also drive up the price considerably (frame set € 1,799).
What the testers say
Falko Amazingly good power transmission. The Di2 is not my cup of tea. Nevertheless, Storck has done everything right here.
Semyon My first choice for difficult terrain. The bike tracks well but is still easy to steer.
Price 5,299 Euro
Weight 7.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops / building centres
Reference/Info www.storck-bicycle.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.112/506/72 g
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/71°
Seat/top tube/head tube 500/545/151 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,030/67 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 556/376 mm/1.48
Equipment
Steering bearing Storck, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes (f./h.) Shimano BR-RS785 (160/160 mm)
Rear derailleur/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (46/36 t.; Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss RC 28 Spline C DB/Schwalbe Rocket Ron (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem Storck/Storck
Saddle/post Selle Italia SLS/Storck Monolink (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, 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): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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