Storck e.drenalin.2 GTS 630 XT 1×12 Review

Shimano has become the biggest component manufacturer for bicycles thanks to its gear, pedal and brake components. It's clear that the Japanese want to shape the E-Bike trend from this dominant market position. The Shimano motor climbs steep ramps effortlessly. The natural riding feeling combines the Shimano EP8 with a harmonious power delivery. The average range can become a problem especially for long mountain bike rides.

The low-grade chassis transfers shocks relatively clearly to the biker. At the brakes, Storck middle class two pistons brakes by Magura are used. The components and the shifting seem less important for Storck. The components used here have a clear potential for improvement after a view at the competitors. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. The low bottom bracket height is a party pooper for the handling on the trail. On other bikes, you are more centrally located behind the handlebar. Oh boy, with the geometry you have to be ready to make compromises from our perspective. The most important measurements and angles fall slightly out of the grid of good bikes. The scale stays at 20,5 kg with this model. That makes the e.drenalin.2 GTS 630 XT 1x12 one of the light All Mountains.