Test 2016 Allrounder: Storck Aernario Platinum G1 - Storck Aernario Platinum G1 on test

Top stiffness values in harmony with the weight of 6.2 kilos result in a riding behaviour that will delight every road bike fan. The short head tube leads to a low-slung posture, which is further emphasised by the handlebars with a lot of drop if the grip position is appropriate. The stiff, lightweight Lightweight long-travel wheels with different rim profiles at the front and rear guarantee rapid acceleration and are among the best carbon wheels on the market in terms of braking behaviour. The narrow Schwalbe tubular tyres roll easily, but give a harder riding impression than the measured value on the seat post would suggest. You could almost call it the perfect road bike - if it weren't for the hefty price tag and the mediocre performance in the wind tunnel.

CONCLUSION Superlative optics. Top level throughout, except in the wind tunnel. Very stretched seating position. Extreme price

OVERALL SCORE 1.7

Price 13,399 Euro
Weight 6.2 kilos
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available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 861/264/43 grammes
Frame sizes** 47, 51, 55, 57, 59, 63 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 500/565/139 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 552/403 mm/1.37
Drive Shimano Dura-Ace (53/39 t, press-fit)
Brakes/gears Shimano Dura-Ace/Dura-Ace Di2
Wheels/tyres/weights**** Lightweight Fernweg/Schwalbe One 24C (tubular tyre; v/h: 960/1,316 grams)

*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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.

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