Storck Fenomalist

Price Paid:  $3800.00 at M&M Cyclery

Favorite Ride:
Sunny, high 50s, open roads

Bike Setup:
Storck Fenomalist 57cm
Campagnolo Chorus 11sp (compact cranks, 11-25 cassette)
Syntace P6 carbon seat post
Easton Carbon handlerbars
Campagnolo Zonda wheels

Summary:
I am by no means a hard core rider. I have been riding on and off for a good 4 years, and was able to really do it more consistenly over the last year. My first bike was a very entry level road bike which did not fit me well at all. I eventually replaced this bike with a used Giant TCR, and I was hooked into the carbon frame world. The Giant TCR fit me a lot better, but it was a tad small. Knowing I was going to stick it out with biking, I decided to go out and buy a bike which I could use for many years and that I could truly call my own. After months of obsessive research, including some road tests, I came across the Storck line up by pure chance. From the little I knew, I at least knew I wanted a bike that was light, stiff, made to last, and not flashy. The bike sure delivers. It is not a plush ride, but I do not find it punishing. It handles like it is on rails and accelerates very quickly, without being jittery. It is very strong and very stable - I can definitely say my confidence has gone up since riding this bike. I have no idea how they were able to make a bike that was so light, yet feels solid on the road, handles so well, and is responsive without being jittery. Amazing - try for yourself.

Strengths:
Flawless build and finish (frame is made in Germany).
Solid
Light
Stiff
Handles like it is on rails
Confidence builder!
Unique - definitely turns heads

Weaknesses:
Hmmmmm. Aaaaah. Eeeeeh. Maybe something about it not being plush? But then again, there are other bikes you can buy for that.

Similar Products Used:
Giant TCR C1, Cervelo Soloist