The traditional German manufacturer Storck now only sells its bikes through direct sales or its own flagship stores. With the Rebel.4 Platinum, company founder Markus Storck wants to regain a foothold in the MTB sector after years of concentrating on road bikes. When it comes down to handling, Storck does not compromise. With its balanced handling style, the Storck Rebel.4 Platinum is ready for the majority of singletrails. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. On the downhill, however, the Rebel.4 Platinum is left in the dust by its competitors. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the Storck Hardtail the best climber in the price range below under 4500 Euro.