Storck's new Fenomalist model
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Instead of using giant chain stays and tiny seat stays
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The chain stays aren't the tallest around...
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...but they flare significantly in width through their midsection.
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Like the chain stays, Storck flares the seat stays
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No surprises here:
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The beefy down tube is nearly as wide as the bottom bracket shell.
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The slightly flattened top tube
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Smooth lines are a hallmark of modular monocoque construction
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The Fenomalist is built with modular monocoque construction
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The barrel-shaped head tube
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The rear-facing dropouts may be smaller and lighter
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Surface finish was very good overall save for a couple of blems.
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The included carbon fork
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...thanks again to tube profiles that flare out
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Neat machined aluminum housing stops
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Our test bike came with Shimano's latest Dura-Ace 7900 group.
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Rear shifts from the Dura-Ace drivetrain
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The Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 crankset
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Front shifts from the Dura-Ace 7900 crankset and front derailleur combination
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We continue to be amazed
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Mavic's Ksyrium SL Premium wheels
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The rearward sweep of the Syntace bars
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The Syntace F119 stem uses an aluminum shim at the steerer
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A fi'zi:k Arione saddle is mounted atop
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The Syntace P6's extra-long lower saddle rail cradle
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