The nice men at Koga

[steveindenmark]

I am a Koga fan. I have 3. Koga are releasing a couple of adventure bike models this year and I am interested in one but with different gearing. The people at Koga are being very helpful and are probably going to make the bike just as I want it.

I want this bike with 105 gears.

I was buying it for the TCR but didnt get in the ballot. I still want the bike though.

https://www.koga.com/en/bikes/race/collection/colmaro-allroad-rival1?frame=H

 

[mustang1]

My bike only has 10 gears.

 

[steveindenmark]

My bike only has 10 gears.

This will have 22. My Koga World Traveller has 30 :0)

 

[mustang1]

Sorry couldn't resist. I've seen a few Kogas around. Idk what I like about them, but like them I do. Good luck with your purchase, specing up is half the fun!

 

[Andy_R]

......I want this bike with 105 gears.....

So that's a triple on the front, 7spd rear deraileur and a 5spd hub. That should give you 105 gears.

 

[steveindenmark]

So that's a triple on the front, 7spd rear deraileur and a 5spd hub. That should give you 105 gears.

Now I never thought of that :0)

 

[Pale Rider]

Geometry looks quite racy in the pic.

You might want to ride on gravel, but do you want to look at it all the time?

No doubt a test ride will tell you if the bike suits.

Another thing to think about is the bike has a press fit bottom bracket.

They have a bad reputation, particularly on Cannondales, although the manager of my local bike shop reckons press fit bottom brackets aren't up to much whatever bike they are fitted to.

 

[steveindenmark]

I have never had any trouble with any of my Koga bikes. They are top quality bikes and I have confidence in them.

 

[SteCenturion]

I can't believe the price 13,000 Shekels & 999 Dinaris !!!

Do they allow haggling ?

 

[dim]

I have never had any trouble with any of my Koga bikes. They are top quality bikes and I have confidence in them.

one of the best bikes that I owned was a Koga Miyata Roadchamp. Weighed less than 8kg, but sadly, it was just too big for me. I sold it for a hefty profit though. I still check ebay often for another Miyata and would not mind the Full Pro (they pop up often on ebay Germany)

Here's a youtube video showing a roadchamp:

 

[Jimidh]

Good looking bike.

I had my first experience of a Koga with a hire bike in Mallorca in the summer and I was very impressed.

 

[swee'pea99]

I had a Koga Miyata hybrid for a while - I sold it on eventually because I just wasn't using it - but it was a seriously impressive machine. All-steel yet very light, and it felt very tight and keen.

 

[dim]

Here's info on the Pro Racer ....
http://www.steel-vintage.com/koga-miyata-pro-racer-classic-bicycle-1978-detail

these were the top of the range, used by Pro's and had the Shimano Dura Ace setup. You can find these on ebay Germany for £500-£600 if you are patient. I'm looking at getting a good vintage bike and it's a tossup between the Koga Miyata Pro Racer a Peugeot PY10 or a vintage Colnago

 

[avecReynolds531]

Here's info on the Pro Racer ....
http://www.steel-vintage.com/koga-miyata-pro-racer-classic-bicycle-1978-detail

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these were the top of the range, used by Pro's and had the Shimano Dura Ace setup. You can find these on ebay Germany for £500-£600 if you are patient. I'm looking at getting a good vintage bike and it's a tossup between the Koga Miyata Pro Racer a Peugeot PY10 or a vintage Colnago

That is a beautiful bicycle. Miyata frames have a big following in the US.