With E-MTBs, it's not just enduro riders who enjoy plenty of suspension travel, touring bikers also benefit from it. The traditional German brand Storck clearly recognises this. The E:drenalin merges two worlds: 160 millimetres of suspension travel paired with a lightweight carbon frame. Massive Fox 36 fork paired with tame Schwalbe Rocket Ron plus tyres. The geometry is also orientated more towards a classic all-rounder than a wild enduro bike. The E:drenalin gives you a sporty, stretched-out position and efficient climbing.
When you turn off-road, the wide plus-size tyres provide plenty of comfort, and the suspension also works sensitively and confidently: the rear suspension offers plenty of travel and feels like more than the measured 140 millimetres. However, due to the low progression in the shock, the bike only has limited reserves for aggressive riding on fast and bumpy sections. The same applies to the tame tyres and the moderate geometry - this makes the E:drenalin fully trail-ready, but slows it down somewhat in demanding terrain. A shorter stem and wider handlebars could help here. The Continental motor is powered by a 636 Wh battery and thus achieves an impressive altitude of 1839 metres. In terms of maximum power and torque, the drive cannot keep up with a Bosch or Shimano motor, which is clearly noticeable. On the other hand, the Brose-typical power unit (the hardware comes from Brose's Drive-T drive) impresses with a natural ride feel and smooth running. On our test bike (pre-production model), however, the motor was not quite as quiet as we are used to from other Continental bikes.
Conclusion on the Storck E:drenalin
Comfortable all-rounder with a very high reach and plenty of reserves for off-road terrain. Top for long, demanding tours. If you are looking for a racy enduro bike for wild trails, you will find better companions.
PLUS Very comfortable, strong reach height
MINUS Weak motor, little progression in the rear triangle
Technical data STORCK E:DRENALIN 27.5"
Reach height 1839 hm
Time/500 hm4
29:52 min
Price 5699
Drive
Engine Continental 36V System
Maximum torque
¹
90 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² / price Replacement battery Continental Li-Ion, 636 Wh, 2619 grams / 699 euros
Circuit Shimano XT (11-speed)
Translation (v. / . h) 38; 11-40
Display / Size Without display
Equipment
Fork / damper Fox 36 Float DGDJ / Fox Float DPS Elite 3pos EVol
Spring travel¹ (f. / h.) 160 mm / 140 mm
Telescopic support Kind Shock LEV, 150 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano XT / 203 mm / 180 mm
Impellers DT Swiss HX 1501 Spline
Wheel size 27,5''
Tyres Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 27.5 x 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / Carbon
Weight 21.1 kg
Centre of gravity height 508 mm
Handlebar width 740 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 193 mm
Reach / Stack 430 mm / 613 mm
E-MTB JUDGEMENT³ VERY GOOD
Manufacturer information
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests, and is always to be understood in relation to the respective category (hardtail, tour/trail, enduro). The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 320 points), very good (from 285 points), good (from 250 points), satisfactory (from 215 points), with weaknesses (from 180 points), below insufficient.
4Average value from the reach height test over the entire distance.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
