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As world travel becomes more popular for “bicycle tourists”, I think there is going to an increasing desire for touring bikes that can handle any sort of road conditions one might encounter. While traditional touring bikes are great for most long distance bike tours, an extended trip on dirt roads and narrow single-track trails is going to require a more sturdy and reliable steed.

Here you see the Koga-Miyata WolrdTraveller Touring Bike , decked out with fenders, kickstand, front and rear rack, lights, water bottles, pump, and most important of all… 26 inch wheels.

Why are 26 inch wheels so important? Because when you travel around the world, 26 inch wheels are the easiest to find. Many remote parts of the world do not sell 700c tires or tubes, so having a bike with parts that can be purchased and/or repaired along the way is of utmost importance.

Darren Alff

My goal as the "Bicycle Touring Pro" is to give you the confidence and inspiration you need to travel by bicycle anywhere in the world. I'm here to help you plan, prepare for, and execute your first bike tour and remove all the guesswork, wasted time and frustration that plagues so many first-time bicycle travelers.

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Mark Beaumont used one of these type of bikes on his world record breaking world trip.(Since broken). He swore by the gear hub type of gears over the standard type.But it is very hard to find a bike with these gears and a 3 chain ring up front..they have to be special ordered or adapted by the purchaser. The guy that took his record had a bike with a Belt drive. The technology of bike design is on the move…belt drives, more hydraulic disk breaks and soon the one side fork will make its debut. I have just re-started my love affair with the bicycle after 30 years on motorcycles…I soon found the regular seat caused me such pain and discomfort that I would have to quit before I really got started…until I bought a Moon saddle..now all is good again.

26 vs 700 it is true that 26 tires are more avalable than 700 but… In the middle of no were their is no bike shop and when you go to a small shop they will have very low quality tyres. So you need to carry a least one spare tyres and you will find good tyres in big shoop in the main city. Since most of the time you will drive on pave road 700 are still a good option.

it is true, but in the middle of nowhere you might buy a used tyre from a local and that will get you to the next town. plus 26 wheels have a huge advantage as far as spoke breakage is concerned

I ride a classic chrome molly touring bike built 28 years ago. Originally it had 27″ wheels, and I had 700C wheels put on them and simply adjusted the cantilever brakes. In all the years of touring, including some pretty rough roads, but not pure desert, I have managed with tires no wide than 35c. I do carry a spare folding tire which is available where ever you might be and spare spokes.

Happy cycling,

I don’t know Tony. Get in touch with someone at the company and ask.

Tony, Koga has changed it’s approach concerning the trekking bikes. Now, they’re called “signature”, and you can totally customize everything. Check this out: https://www.koga-signature.com/en/Koga-Signature.aspx

Tony , Salsa bicycles may have touring bicycle or touring bicycle frame for you .

avevo una bella koga myata world traveller ruote 26 mi è stata rubata :desiderei ricomprarla anche usata .Nuova mi viene riproposta con ruote da 29 sinceramente non mi entusiasma Quello che la rendeva unica ed accattivante erano le ruote piccole così mi sembra un pò “cavallona “

The World Traveller -(from three years ago at least)-ships with tyres that are called Continental- Travel Contact, but we have found them to be very inadequate. They appear to be very good tyre- the rubber is good and hard and so forth, but the sidewalls deteriorate rapidly. In our case, three of our four original tyres have become useless after less than 4000km; while the rubber looks as though it would easily go for another 4000km. They get longditudinal rips along the line where the ‘bead’ meets the sidewall, and other rips on the diagonal up the sides of the tyres. Meanwhile we know from the numerous touring cyclist types we run into that Schwalbes are commonly getting 10,000km- and only cost slightly more. They’re not cheap tyres- I know because I have spares, but they are not worth the money. I’m surprised that Koga is using them on their flagship World Traveller bikes. I’m also surprised that I can find nowhere online to write to them privately and tell them about this issue without doing so in this more public kind of way. Otherwise the bikes are fantastic. The best I’ve ever owned and I don’t see how anyone could improve upon them.

totally agree

I need a new fender for my Koga World Traveler, where can I get one ???

You can get them anywhere. What size wheels does the bike have? 26 inch? 700c? The wheel/tire size is what dictates the size of the fenders you need. Just go here: https://amzn.to/2h9EDgj and you will see all the different fenders options that are available to you.

I have a 26″- World Traveller that I was using on my around the world bicycle tour. IN 2014 I was hit by a car and thought my bike survived well. I am now physically recovered and took my bike in for some minor repairs and noticed the frame was bent. We measured it and with the amount of bend, it is unsafe to ride.

I am now looking to sell it for parts. The wheels are excellent and other parts like bar ends, rear rack, seat post etc., are in excellent shape if anyone is looking.

Nobody spoke yet about one big advantage of the 26″ wheel. Try to put it on a car, lift/elevator, etro, train, rtc.

etro =>metro

I cannot believe Koga do not have a store or distributor in Australia…I have never had the money to buy one until now but freight to Melbourne is huge .Now, Europe is too dangerous to cycle with the virus and our borders are closed. I cycled through India and Nepal last year on a cheap bike which I bought in Kathmandu. Never again and so dangerous. Indians are lovely people but the drivers are madmen.150000 killed every year.

I managed to buy a 2nd hand Koga Miyata World Traveller on Gumtree in Oz, only AUD 900. I have also seen Thorn Nomad Mk II, just have to check daily and be patient. Can’t wait to try it out on my next tour in WA. Up to now been using a Roberts Rough Stuff with drop bars, excited to find out how the Koga compares. Check out my YouTube channel “The Constant Cyclist” next video will feature Koga World Traveller

I cannot understand why there is no distributor for koga bikes in oz and also nz

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Koga WorldTraveller Classic

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• Fork Aluminium
• Wheels KOGA
• Wheel Size 29
• Tires Schwalbe, Puncture-proof tyres, Marathon
• Crank Shimano
• Shifters Shimano , XT T8000
• Brakeset Rear: Shimano , MT400, Hydraulic disc brake, Front: Shimano , MT400, Hydraulic disc brake
• Saddle Selle Italia
• Stem KOGA adjustable stem - A-head

Q: How much is a 2023 Koga WorldTraveller Classic?

A 2023 Koga WorldTraveller Classic is typically priced around €2,599 EUR when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

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The 2023 Koga WorldTraveller Classic may be purchased directly from Koga .

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The 2023 Koga WorldTraveller Classic has 29 wheels.

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Koga WorldTraveller29

Coming out the box as a perfect world tourer package, we review the Koga WorldTraveller29 to see if there is anything we would change.

In 2008 Mark Beaumont broke the world record for riding around the world, and he did it on a Koga bike. So this is a company with a definite pedigree for long distance touring and adventure bikes.

The WorldTraveller29 is just that, made from triple hardened 6069 aluminium with a carbon fork to reduce trail buzz, capable of accepting lowrider pannier. 29 inch wheels help reduce rolling resistance offroad with 47mm puncture resistant tyres, while a 3x10 gearing setup means there is no excuse for being in the wrong ratio for the hills.

Reliable and bombproof Shimano SLX gearing keeps the bike moving while Magura rim brakes stop everything just as quick. Yes, rim brakes are old school, but in this case they have been specced to be completely reliable and easy to repair in the field should anything go wrong - not something you can always claim for modern hydraulic disc brakes.

This is a bike that really could take you around the world and back in its stride.

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The 2023 KOGA WorldTraveller Touring Bike: Tougher and More Capable!

I’m excited to announce the all-new 2023 KOGA WorldTraveller touring bikes!

The update brings clearance for wider tyres (2.8″), suspension fork compatibility, thru-axles, an increased weight limit, a higher frame stiffness, a semi-integrated rack, and a taller and more stable geometry – among other things.

As usual, there is a standard build (lowest cost), as well as highly-customisable custom builds (KOGA Signature program).

In this article, I want to examine all of the details of this new design.

Who is the KOGA WorldTraveller For?

The 2023 KOGA WorldTraveller is a very strong, very capable, and very low-maintenance touring bike. It’s available in both a regular frame as well as a step-through frame design.

The aluminium frame and fork are engineered to be particularly stiff so that you can carry everything – including the kitchen sink – and still achieve a very stable ride. The selected components on the model you choose are the most reliable at each given price point. This ensures component failure is absolutely minimised.

The WorldTraveller can ride efficiently across different road surfaces around the world. It comes with 29″ x 2.2″ tyres (55-622) as standard, which is an ideal width for both pavement and smooth dirt roads.

But the frame is also capable of fitting a smaller diameter 27.5″ wheelset, albeit with wider 2.8″ tyres (584-72). Sand and rough 4×4 tracks should be no problem with a bit of extra volume.

You also can spec the KOGA WorldTraveller exactly how you like using their online bike configurator. It adds cost to custom build a bike, but you can choose from one of 10 colours, as well as a Rohloff 14-speed internal gear hub and belt drivetrain (my preference for world touring).

KOGA place a lifetime warranty on the frame for the original owner, which is much longer than comparable touring bike manufacturers such as Tout Terrain (five years) and Idworx (six years).

Who is the KOGA WorldTraveller NOT For?

The WorldTraveller is a thoroughbred touring bike. If you’re not planning to travel with heavy loads, this bike might not be for you.

This frame is considered overbuilt for regular commuting or sporty rides. This means that when you ride a WorldTraveller without luggage, you will likely notice the high bike weight (more than 20kg/44lb depending on configuration) and high frame rigidity.

Luckily, KOGA has other much lighter and more suitable bikes in their product range for commuting or leisure. And the “WorldTraveller Classic” is still available and will shave 2-3kg off the bike’s weight.

My Involvement with KOGA

I have been a KOGA Ambassador for over five years now, so there is no doubt some of my feedback has worked its way onto this new bike.

I’ve taken my KOGA WorldTraveller across the hottest deserts, into icy snowfields, through dense jungles, along beaches, up muddy tracks, and to the top of the highest road in the world (almost 6000 metres!). I recently calculated that I’ve cycled over 60,000km on WorldTravellers – mostly on dirt roads.

The only thing I’ve broken so far is one spoke (this doesn’t include the time I fell off a cliff with my bike and made a mess of things, or when a stick went into my spokes ). It’s best to watch my video review of the bike to see what has worked for me and what has not.

In terms of maintenance, all I do semi-regularly is change my brake pads and keep my belt clean. The Rohloff hub gets an oil change twice a year, and I give my hydraulic brakes new mineral oil every year. That’s about it.

Right, let’s look at the new features.

New Features

Suspension fork compatible.

The new frame can use a suspension fork or a rigid fork, depending on your preference.

The new 63mm travel suspension fork will absorb bigger hits on the road and trail providing a smoother and more confidence-inspiring ride – with extra traction. But it will also add weight (800g/1.8lb), cost (€250) and require ongoing maintenance.

The rigid fork is the most dependable setup and is better suited to carrying luggage. It can fit a front rack, cargo cages, and even a kickstand. I will be using the rigid fork with a Vecnum suspension stem on my personal bike.

A suspension fork can, of course, be purchased later in the case of the standard build (about €400). Or you can configure the suspension fork from the factory with KOGA’s Signature program.

180kg Weight Limit

The KOGA WorldTraveller is now certified for 180kg/400lb.

That means you can weigh 100kg/220lb, your bike can be 20kg/44lb and you can still load it up with 60kg/132lb of gear, food, and water for crossing the Australian Outback. Your bike won’t care one bit.

It’s worth noting that while the previous KOGA WorldTraveller was only certified for 130kg, it was engineered to exceed this figure by a significant margin. The reason the weight rating is so much lower is simply that 130kg was the maximum test rating available when the frame was in development.

More Tyre Clearance

KOGA has increased the tyre clearance by a fair bit.

The frame will now comfortably fit in 2.2″ tyres (29″/700C wheels) or 2.8″ tyres (27.5″/650B) with full fenders. But based on the image above, the maximum tyre clearance looks like it could be as wide as 29 x 2.4″ with the right tyre and rim combination.

The 29″ rims have an inner rim diameter of 30mm (an ideal size), and the 27.5″ rims jump up to 35mm (also ideal).

The new WorldTraveller now comes with thru-axles.

While it’s hard to find someone who has had a problem with quick-release axles, thru-axles allow for an even stiffer frame and fork, better suiting the larger diameter 180mm and 203mm rotor sizes now on offer.

Sliding Rear Dropouts

The rear dropouts are now sliding. This is not a particularly important detail for the derailleur version of the bike but will make belt tension adjustment a bit easier for those who opt for the Rohloff 14-speed hub.

KOGA Front Rack

The front lowrider rack is made by KOGA specifically for this WorldTraveller. The rack keeps your front bags low to the ground and is rated for 7.5kg on each side (you really don’t want any more).

There is even an integrated kickstand mount that helps to stop the wheel from flopping when the bike is parked.

KOGA Rear Integrated Rack

KOGA have gone in-house on the rear rack too. This semi-integrated design is part of the frame and thus provides extra rigidity compared to a regular rack.

The load capacity is now up to 45kg/100lb, which is more than almost every rack available (for reference, Surly steel racks are 36kg/80lb).

I think I could’ve done with a bit extra rack stiffness when I was carrying 25 litres of water (heavy!) in the remote sections of Australia.

Modular Rail System (MRS)

On the downtube, you’ll find the MRS or Modular Rail System.

This is actually quite cool as you can add mounting points wherever you like along the rail, making it suitable for multiple water bottles or cargo cages.

Complex Frame Shapes & Super Smooth Welds

KOGA have used multiple new frame-building technologies to maximise the stiffness and strength of the frame – without adding too much weight.

The large-diameter hydroformed aluminium tubes have been optimised both in terms of shape as well as wall thickness. And inside the lower half of the downtube are three integrated “torsion chambers” that run the length of the tube, increasing the frame stiffness even further, and providing a small cavity for the cables to pass through.

Everything is held together with glassy-looking super smooth welds. A very impressive detail.

Internally Guided Cables

The KOGA WorldTraveller bikes have had fully-guided cables for a long time now.

While some bikes just have a big ol’ hole in the side of the frame for their internal routing (cable rattle!), the WorldTraveller frame guides the cables exactly where they need to go through one of the torsion chambers. This makes cable changes very easy and results in zero noise.

The 2023 KOGA WorldTraveller Frame Geometry

With a new frame design, also comes a slightly longer and much more upright frame geometry. The steering characteristics of the bike are just a touch slower than previously (<10% more trail).

The front height of the frame (stack) is taller by 25-50mm (1-2″) across the entire size range. This largely determines how high your handlebars can be set; a taller front end will help riders to get their handlebars to their preferred height, without resorting to a compromised adjustable stem or a bunch of headset spacers.

The chainstays (rear centre) have grown but it’s just 7mm to balance out the extra 40mm that has been added to the front centre. The resulting longer wheelbase will ensure the bike is more stable, even on rougher roads.

You can see the new frame geometry for the ‘gents’ frame HERE and the ‘mixed’ frame HERE .

KOGA Signature Program

KOGA allow you to customise a WorldTraveller exactly to your needs.

You’ll have a choice between the marvellous Rohloff 14-speed internal gear hub with belt drive (this is what I use), or a more common Shimano XT 30-speed derailleur drivetrain. You can also upgrade everything to the max (or remove it) if you like: dynamo hubs, dynamo lights, USB chargers, saddle, stem, handlebar, tyres and much more.

There are 10 standard paint colours to choose between, and you can have your name or a message painted on the frame. These frames are all painted in the Netherlands, and once the paint is dry, a certified mechanic constructs your bike from start to finish.

Once you’ve selected everything in the online configurator, you’ll see both the weight and price of the bike. If you like it, you can order it. After 10-12 weeks, your custom bike will be shipped anywhere in the world, direct to your door (via DHL). Alternatively, you can do this all through a bike shop that sells KOGA bikes (Europe only).

I made a film about the KOGA factory when I visited; you can see how the bikes come together  HERE .

KOGA WorldTraveller Standard Specification

The standard-spec WorldTraveller is fitted out with a Shimano Deore XT T8000 groupset. This 3×10 derailleur drivetrain has been around for a long while now, but is reliable, and offers a decent gear range, low climbing gear, and small gear steps.

The bike comes with well-known touring components such as Busch & Muller dynamo lights, an SP PD-8X dynamo hub, Ursus kickstands, an Axa lock, water bottles, SKS fenders, KOGA racks, and two water bottles.

To finish off the build, the bike comes with Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency tyres, which have been independently tested to be one of the fastest touring tyres available (they have a low rolling resistance plus great puncture resistance).

How Much Does The New KOGA WorldTraveller Cost?

The price for the standard bike above is €2749 with all accessories included.

KOGA Signature custom bikes start at about €3500 with Shimano XT derailleur gears. Expect closer to €5000 for a bike with the extra low-maintenance Rohloff 14-speed hub and belt drive.

The new 2023 KOGA WorldTraveller is a step forward in many ways.

The taller and more stable frame geometry will allow you to ride even more comfortably without needing an adjustable stem or lots of headset spacers.

The bike is highly configurable, suiting both a round-the-world trip on paved roads (rigid, narrower tyres) or dirt roads (suspension, wider tyres). You really don’t need to worry about your body weight, water weight, or the gear you’re lugging about – the frame is built especially stiff and has a very high weight allowance.

You have a choice of frame design (step-through or regular), and through the Signature program, a choice of drivetrain, frame colour, and just about every component on the bike.

For more information, head on over to the KOGA website .

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The Koga (Signature) WorldTraveller Bicycle: Reviewed

A few weeks ago a woman contacted me on social media and pointed out that her husband was holding back on buying a new bike until I published a review of the Koga WorldTraveller bicycle that I purchased back in the early summer of 2019. I have to admit that I have promised a review on several occasions but never actually got around to writing one. Well, finally, here it is. Much to the relief of the husband concerned… Let’s start with a video that will put the whole buying-a-new-touring-bike thing into perspective:

OK. I’ve now promised, so I’d better deliver. Here is the review…

As noted above, I’ve now been riding the Koga WorldTraveller called Wanda for just over two years. The initial motivation for investing a sizeable chunk of cash in the new bike (and it was sizeable – you’ll have to visit the Koga website to work out how much I shelled out…) was a planned trip to Japan in the summer of 2020. Well, that clearly never took place in 2020 and won’t take place in 2021 either. 2022? Perhaps… But that doesn’t mean the bike has been resting idle. Far from it. The first expedition with the Koga was along the EuroVelo 12 here in Yorkshire , followed by a trip around the Isle of Wight , a cycle from Santander, Spain to the end of the Douro Valley in Portugal , a four-capital tour of the United Kingdom in the coronavirus summer of 2020 and a jaunt around the Yorkshire Dales in early autumn of last year. Indeed if you’d like to see Wanda in action, that trip to the Dales might be a good place to start. Here’s a film I made about the three-day cycle:

There are more films of Wanda in action on the CyclingEurope.org YouTube channel .

Although you can purchase Koga ‘Signature’ bikes direct from Koga themselves, I would recommend going via a dealer as they will be able to advise you on what choices to make. And when it comes to Koga dealers in the UK, David Stainforth of CycleSense in Tadcaster is difficult to beat.

I’ll make some more general comments about the bike at the end of the review but I thought I’d use the following image from the initial video above to organise my comments:

Some areas merit more comment than others, as you will see, and some comments will no doubt see me veering off on a tangent that is not particularly specific to the Koga WorldTraveller bike itself. I will also give each component area of the bike a score out of ten. On with the show!

Aluminium Alloy (6061) Frame

One of the first things that people notice when they see the Koga WorldTraveller is just how robust the frame looks. And it is. In fact, over the past two years, many people have assumed that it is hiding a battery and that I must be riding an eBike. This is obviously not the case (although you can buy a Koga WorldTraveller eBike – more details here ) but, combined with the ‘look’ of the Rohloff hub (see below), it is an understandable mistake to make. This can be a little frustrating if I am passed by someone on a hill as they bask in their smugness at not only cycling more quickly than me, but cycling more quickly than someone on an eBike… Little do they know that they should only be smug on one of those counts. The frame’s chunkyness (if such a word exists) gives it strength. I think… Combined with the wide tires, it’s a very comfortable thing to ride. Lots of bounce, although I do suspect this has more to do with said tires. A point of vanity, as you may have noticed in the initial video above, is that I have my website, CyclingEurope.org, embossed on the upper bar. I’m not a fan of tattoos but in this case I’ll make an exception. The weldings are beautiful and merit comment and because the bike that I have comes with a belt rather than chain, the frame contains a little removable piece that allows for replacement of the belt when needed. Very neat!

Score: 9/10 (If it didn’t look like an eBike, it would score 10)

Brooks B17 Saddle

They are a Marmite topic of debate. I love them and they look so good. I don’t think people appreciate that in order to stop things rubbing (i.e. your back side), you need to reduce friction. Spongey saddles may keep you bouncing along but what you need is a bit of slide. A well-maintained Brooks saddle gives you plenty of slide and minimal friction. Don’t forget, however, that the wax they supply should be applied on the underside of the saddle with just a little on the top. Common mistake to make.

Score: 10/10 (Can’t be bettered)

Tubus Pannier Racks

Well made and, so far, have had no issues with the racks. They have plenty of places upon which to place your panniers, irrespective of which make of pannier you are using. The rear pannier has two upper bars so you can opt for either a higher or lower position for your pannier. As far as I’m aware, these are about as good as it gets with pannier racks. They have become a little discoloured after only two years but is that a big issue? I think not.

Score: 9/10 (I’ll knock off a point for the discolouring)

Ryde Andrea 28″ Wheels

I don’t really have much to say about the wheels aside from not having had any issues with them in the past two years. They look as good as they did upon delivery and, with a multitude of spokes, they are as strong as you can get I imagine. Having had issues with spokes before, I hope I’m not tempting fate by handing the wheels a maximum score. Fingers are crossed.

Score: 10/10

Rohloff 14-Speed Hub

Well if you ignore the vast expense, what’s not to like? I first saw a Rohloff hub up close and personal a few years ago at the Bike Show in Birmingham. The display model had been sliced in two and you could see all the internal workings. It blew my mind. I have no idea how you can possibly put everything that normally requires a chainset, cogs, derailleur etc… into such a small space. ( This chap does! ) But that’s why I’m a French teacher and not an engineer… It has worked perfectly for two years. Well, I say ‘perfectly’… It very occasionally misses a gear but a twist of the shifter gets things sorted within seconds. There is no maintenance required by me although when the bike went in for its annual service last year, I seem to remember that the oil was changed. The sound of the workings is sublime and the ability to grind to a halt and change gear whilst stationary (at traffic lights for example) is cool. It’s the the bit of the Koga that puts it in the same league as an Aston Marin. If James Bond were ever to ride a bike, he’d have one fitted with a Rohloff hub. No doubt whatsoever about that. I thought I might have had an issue with the hub last summer when I noticed that there was sometimes a pool of oil on the ground after the bike had been stood up overnight (apologies to the folk at the YHA hostel in London…). I wrongly assumed this was a leak from the Rohloff. Turned out it was water draining through the cable housing that is next to the hub. How could I have ever doubted it? ‘Reassuringly expensive’ is a term invented not just for Stella Artois but also for the Rohloff 14-Speed Hub.

Score: 10/10 (I’d happily score it higher)

Gates Carbon Belt

When I was talking to David Stainforth prior to buying the Koga, the carbon belt was something that got discussed at length. If truth were to be told, however, I think I was secretly hoping he would persuade me to include the carbon belt on the specification when we finally placed the order. As with the Rohloff hub, it wasn’t cheap but I think I got to the point where I thought ‘what the hell!’. When will I next buy such an expensive bike? Perhaps never. In for a penny, in for many pounds… The lack of required maintenance is, for someone who isn’t very interested in fiddling with the bike, a big plus. No oil is required. In fact, it’s prohibited! When I took the bike to Spain in 2019, I did experience some squeaking of the belt and I found that throwing some water on it sorted the problem, for a period at least. Since returning from Spain, I’ve lubricated the belt with silicon lubricant. A quick spray every few weeks and the squeaking isn’t an issue. Yes, it’s true that if the belt does break and you happen to be in the middle of nowhere, you are in trouble. If I ever were planning to go to the middle of nowhere I would probably carry a replacement belt. That said, Gates designed these belts for motorbikes originally. How often do they actually break without outside intervention of a sharp object? I hope never to find out.

Score: 9/10 (The squeaking was annoying)

Shimano PD-T8000 Pedals

Over the years I have dabbled with SPD’s but I think I have finally come to the conclusion that, when cycling, I prefer to wear a solid pair of trainers or, when it’s hot, my Merrell sandles. These are all incompatible with SPD pedals which isn’t a problem for the PD-T8000 pedals as they have a flat side for people like me who think that SPD’s are just an invention too far. I may change my mind at some point in the future, but I doubt it, especially when I remember the extent to which the metal plates on the shoe can so effectively transfer cold to my feet. I’ve had no issues with the pedals. They get a top score.

Shimano XT Hydraulic Discbrakes

I first used discbrakes on a Cannondale bike that I rode a few years ago ( remember ‘Dale’? ). My main criticism of the brakes was that when going downhill they could be painful on the hands on the drop handlebars. They used cables. The Koga’s brakes are hydraulic. What a difference! Wonderfully smooth… Very easy and not painful to apply even on the steepest of Pennine hills. Yes, the brake pads are not easy to replace; I’ve only done that myself once and it did take a while (I usually ask for the brake pads to be changed whenever the bike needs a service using the expression ‘ oh and while you are at it, could you… ‘ to casually hide my fear of anything technical) and all brake pads are not equal! Some can be very noisy. It’s also difficult to see if the pads are worn down and whether they need changing. But these are criticisms of the brake pads rather than the brakes themselves which are excellent.

Score: 9/10 (Would get a 10 if Shimano invented a way of easily changing the pads…)

Son 28 Dynamo Hub

This is one of the things on the Koga that is a bit of a luxury but it does make life easy. No more batteries to change in the lights (see below) and a drip, drip of energy via the USB connection into my iPhone. I don’t think the charge would ever be sufficient to recharge the iPhone from low charge to high charge, especially if you are using the phone during the day to track your ride, check directions, take photos or capture video etc… but it does a decent job of keeping it topped up. I dare say this is an area in which technology will continue to improve, but probably at the battery end rather than the hub end. This, I suppose, future proofs the device. It’s a very useful thing to have and as far as I’m aware, the Son 28 does as good a job as any available dynamo hub.

Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour Tires

When I bought the bike, I didn’t opt for the Marathon Plus tires and I can’t remember why that was the case. Was I mad? I’ve used Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires for many, many years. Indeed on the three long trips across Europe, I only ever suffered one puncture and I put this down to the Marathon Plus tires. So why did I opt for Schwalbe Almotion tires when I bought Wanda? I replaced the Almotion tires earlier this year as I thought the tread was wearing a little thin and I had a slow puncture on the rear wheel. The tires – both Almotion and Marathon – are very wide, and standard Marathon Plus tires don’t come in such a wide format. The Almotions were ever-so-slightly wider than the Marathon Plus Tour tires that replaced them but the tread on the Marathon Plus Tour tires is just gorgeous. (How often do you hear people refer to tire tread in such terms?) I’m never going back. They make for a super-comfy ride.

Score: 10/10 (Marathon Plus Tour), 8/10 (Almotion)

Busch & Muller Lights

Combined with the Son dynamo hub, they are great. Very bright and they do what it says on the tin. However, I can’t understand why the rear light cuts out when you stop cycling. The front light remains lit. Not so with the rear light. Bearing in mind that when you are stationary the rear light is probably more important than the front light, it’s a design fault that gives the lights the lowest of any of the scores on this page. When I have been cycling at night (which isn’t very often – usually on the commute home from work), I have always attached a battery rear light as well. Which is a pity.

Score: 7/10. (Due to that pesky rear light cutting out)

Koga ‘Denham’ Handlebars

I love the wideness of these bars. It’s difficult to appreciate just how wide they are so here’s a picture taken in Northern Ireland last year as I cycled north along the Antrim coast:

As you can see, they are almost as wide as the carriageway… OK, not quite but they are wide! And that’s what makes them so wonderfully comfortable. (I note that I have used the word ‘comfort’ or ‘comfortable’ several times so far – you can clearly see where my priorities are…) There’s also plenty of room for the accessories on the ‘dashboard’ so as to speak. The name ‘Denham’ comes from the fact that they were designed in cooperation with Alee Denham who is a brand ambassador for Koga (see comments below) and one of his main innovations with these handlebars are the small bars protruding forward from the main bar. To be honest, I rarely use them. The position of my wonderful Crane Bell on the left doesn’t help. They are, however, useful for hanging things on. I’m sure Alee didn’t have that in mind when he slaved over their design…

Score: 9/10

Alee Denham appeared on episode 008 of The Cycling Europe Podcast which was dedicated to the purchase of a new touring bicycle.. Here is the full description of that episode:

“The Cycling Europe Podcast returns with a new touring bike special. Andrew P. Sykes visits CycleSense in Tadcaster, Yorkshire to pick up his new Koga Signature WorldTraveller bicycle and chats to the owner David Stainthorpe about his purchase. We hear from Koga brand ambassador Alee Denham from the website  CyclingAbout.com  about his experiences of cycling across South America on a Koga WorldTraveller bike. Andrew also chats to the master frame builder Richard Hallett about his life as a bespoke bicycle manufacturer and to one of his very satisfied customers, Andy Johnson. We hear an extract from Andrew’s first book – Crossing Europe on a Bike Called Reggie – in which he wrote about buying his first touring bicycle, a Ridgeback Panorama. Finally, the author reflects upon his first ride on his new touring bicycle, a bike called Wanda.”

Nothing beats referring to yourself in the third person…

So there you have my thoughts after riding the Koga Signature WorldTraveller bicycle for the past two years. It’s a great bike to ride. Expensive, yes, but worth every penny.

What was the overall score?

Out of ten, I give it… 9.3

Would I recommend it?

Of course I would .

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Thanks for this great review. I‘m thinking of buying this bike as I have been riding a Surly LHT for many years now but as I am getting older I wonder if an aluminium frame would be easier to handle than a heavy steel one – did you find a marked weight difference after riding the steel frame Ridgeback and is it therefore easier to lift / push / handle in general? Or am I mistaken in thinking this might be the case?

Thanks for the review, Andrew.

Looking at your rear light (Toplight Line Plus?) the spec. says “Standlight deactivates automatically after 4 minutes, or manually by push button when parked”. Might be a fault to get checked by supplier.

The Denham bar bullhorns are designed to “mimic the brake hoods of a drop handlebar .. helping reduce your body’s frontal area” (www.cyclingabout.com/koga-denham-bars), one to test next time you are confronted with a block headwind, though, as you say, you may need to rotate the bell out of the way.

Thanks Jon. I’ve just inspected the light and there is indeed a little button under the rear light. Can’t believe I’ve had the bike for over 2 years and only just discovered it!!! I’ll double check the light when I next go out for a ride. As for the handlebars, perhaps the bell needs a permanent repositioning. If the wind is so strong that it requires you to consider reducing ‘your body’s frontal area’ to help cut through the it, I would definitely not be using the bullhorns as keeping the bike steady would be much more difficult…

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Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S Trekkingbike Review

The Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S is the electrified brother of the famous Koga WorldTraveller, one of the most famous trekkingbikes in The Netherlands. Read the review and watch the video!

• Weight: 24,86 kg 
• Size: 57 cm
• Price: € 6025

One of the most famous trekking bike brands in The Netherlands is Koga. Koga is based in Heerenveen – in the north of The Netherlands – and the name is a contraction of the names Kowallik and Gaastra, the couple that started the Koga brand. Later the brand was known under the name Koga Miyata. The Japanese Miyata once built the frames for Koga but somewhere in the mid ’90 the name Mitaya disappeared. Nowadays Koga belongs to the huge Accell Group. They are the owners of the original Dutch bikebrands Batavus and Sparta but also of Lapierre, Raleigh, Ghost, HaiBike and VanNicholas 

Size and weight

The Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S Trekkingbike that I am reviewing has a frame size of 57 cm and fits well my length of 169,5 cm. The bike is fully loaded: Bosch Performance CX-mid engine, PowerPack 500 battery, 14-speed Rohloff E-14 speedhub, Gates beltdrive, Shimano XT disc-brakes, SKS fenders, B&M lighting, Trelock lock, Brooks C17 Cambium saddle etc. The total weight as stated by Koga is 24,4 kg. I measured a tiny bit more: 24,86 kg and for an E-bike so complete this is pretty ok. 

Signature configuration

The Signature part in the name refers to the Signature configuration system of Koga. You ‘built’ your own custom bike on the Koga Signature website. Here you can adapt the ‘basic’ bike to your own demands. I did not do this since Koga lend me the bike and they made the choices. But I don’t think I would make any different choices accept for one. More on this later.

Frame and smooth welding

The Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S has an aluminum frame and fork. The frame tubes are manufactured by hydroforming – under water pressure – that gives the tubes their special shape. Thanks to this technique, tubes can be made in virtually any shape. This way tubes can be extremely thin – hence light – without losing strength. The fork has three attachment points for carriers or bottle-holders.

The Bosch mid-engine is an integral part of the frame and therefore it is a very solid construction. All welds on the frame are smooth and that is something of a trend thing. Smooth welding doesn’t say anything about the welds or the quality of the welds. It only says that the welds are hidden under a layer of putty so that you don’t see the welds anymore but you get a very clean looking frame. Personal note: I love high quality welding that is visible and I have never been a trendy-sensitive guy…

Wiring and mounting points

Since the Koga is an E-bike a lot of extra wiring is required I must say that Koga did a beautiful job. All electrical wires are mostly inside the frame which makes them less vulnerable. The same applies to the cables coming from the brakes levers. There is only one bit of wiring I don’t like: the electrical wire on the right side of the handlebar with some cheap electricity tape… 

The battery is mounted on the frame where you would normally place a bottle holder. The frame has three places to attach a bottle-holder to: one on the seat tube, one underneath the top tube and one underneath the down tube. The first only fits a small bottle-cage but in the other two large 1.5 liter ones do fit. 

Bosch-Rohloff-Gates

This is the first bike I ride with a Bosch-Rohloff-Gates combination and I am impressed. Since the Bosch motor is placed in the heart of the frame, the center of gravity and the balance of the Koga is spot on. The motor is operated with three buttons on the left side of the handlebar. The plus and minus symbols are used to change between the amount of support given by the engine. I have the choice between Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo and “off”. This is all displayed in a screen that is located in the middle of the handlebar. The middle button is the information button an by pressing it I change the information in the display ranging from distance, speed, average speed, gear and also estimated reach. On the right side of the handlebar I have a second set of buttons. These operate the changing of gears in the Rohloff speedhub in the rear wheel. Yes, electric!

Electric Rohloff E-14 speedhub

The Rohloff E-14 speedhub is a hub with 14-gears in the hub. Shifting is traditionally done by a twist-grip on the handlebar. Turn the twist-grip on the handlebar and the gears go up or down. The Rohloff hub has a name in being a wonder of technique that is bulletproof. Since the Koga is an E-bike is it logical that the changing of gears is automatic to. 

Shifting through the gears of the electric14-speed Rohloff speedhub is astonishing. A press of one of the buttons operates a servo in the shifting mechanism that is positioned left side of the rear wheel. The whole system is about the same in size as the manual one. The shifting is fast, almost silent and very accurate. During riding on flat roads and not to steep ascents it works brilliantly. Pressing three times gives the same as manual shifting three gears up (or down). In fact it feels so natural and smooth I would prefer electrical shifting in favor of the manual one. Even on non-E-bikes. Except for two small remarks:

• With the manual system it is possible to climb a steep hill, pause the pedals for a millisecond and shift very quickly before coming to a complete stop. The automatic system is not that fast and sometimes it happened to me that shifting was not fast enough to keep the speed going. Changing gears with pressure on the pedals is not something a Rohloff-speedhub likes when climbing.
• The electric system detects when the bike is coming to a stop. For example in front of traffic light, a stop to look at the map or take zip from a bottle. When the bike stops the system automatically shifts back to gear number 6 (you can program this to your desire) so that the bike is in the right gear to start biking again. This is super except when you ‘stop’ by doing a sur-place or turning a very tight corner on one spot. The system doesn’t register that the bike keeps moving and it changes into 6 th gear. Something I don’t want at those moments.

Are those two remarks a big thing? The first… maybe. It depends on how you are going to use the bike. The second…. I know I am a bit of a nerd that tries tot to touch the ground when stopping as long as possible.

Gates belt-drive

The Gates belt drive. I love bikes with a belt. The main reason is that a belt is a very quiet way of getting energy from one part to the other. And because it is so silent I enjoy the ride more because I hear more sounds from nature, ok… mainly birds and wind. Also the facts that a belt requires hardly any maintenance and is free from grease are a pro. 

I’ve had a lot of debates about the durability of a belt-drive on a trekkingbike and some issues I do understand and some I don’t. Replacing one on a long trip I understand because you need to bring one. That belts break easily I don’t understand, chains break too. A belt drive on an E-bike is the proper thing to do: E-bikes are mostly used in environments with a high quality infrastructure so when things go wrong… help is at hand. By the way: a belt is a closed loop and in that respect different than a chain. To place or replace the belt the frame has an ‘opening’ (see picture) in the right seat stay. This does not compromise the frames integrity; one of the things I hear a lot. 

One thing that is important to know is that when the belt is not on the right tension and while putting a lot of force on the paddles, the belt is able to hop over the rear sprocket. This can lead to nasty crashes. To prevent this a snubber is mounted at the rear sprocket. This Snubber is a sort of little wheel that hover above the belt and prevents the belt from lifting so no sprocket hopping can occur.

Carriers and luggage

The E-WorldTraveller-S is equipped with carriers from the German brand Tubus. In the front Koga installed a Tubus Duo lowrider and in the back a Tubus Logo. The front is capable of loads up to 15 kg and the rear up to 26 kg. I always test the bikes I review with the same load so I can relate to bikes I tested in the past. In the front I have 10 kg in total and in the back 15 kg. I use dumbbells instead of real camping equipment – although the weight is based on my camping trips – and because of this method I don’t have differences in packing. I mostly use Ortlieb panniers. With the weight in the panniers, the bike and me the total weight is 112,86 kg. The frame and fork have no problems whatsoever with this weight. The handling and steering is fine. The maximum weight limit of the Koga is 130 kg so be aware of this. 

PowerPack 500 battery range

The range of an E-bike – any E-bike! – is probably the biggest issue with the most difficult answer. Why? Because there are so many variables that influence the range. Think about the support modus – Eco or Turbo -, wind, temperature, hills, luggage, what type of bike, tires, weight of the rider and how much physical power you are delivering. 

I know how I like to ride an E-bike and that is giving a lot a power myself cruising at 25 km/h and end up being totally exhausted after the ride. I see it as a workout. Therefor I ride 70% in Eco and sometimes (5%) in Tour. On the home stretch I go for Turbo to maximize speed and have fun draining the battery and me ( I did 41,5 km/h max on a bridge descent, no support from the motor of course). With the 113 kg and my way of riding I had a range of 100 km from the PowerPack 500 battery. That is decent for this kind of trekking E-bike. With playing between modes you can increase or decrees this dramatically.

Bosch knows that range is a big issue and made an eBike range assistant to give a ruff calculation on range. I put the link below the article. Charging an empty battery takes about 3 hours an when the battery is ‘empty’ there is still some power left for the lights and changing gears. Then you have a normal but a bit heavy trekkingbike. Nice is also that the Bosch engine almost gives no resistance when riding without power.

Shimano disc brakes

There was a time that disc brakes on a trekking bike where a no go. I didn’t understand it in those days and I am happy that times have changed in favor of them. The Koga is equipped with Shimano XT brakes. Both discs are 160 mm and the BRM-8000 calipers have double pistons. The Shimano XT brake levers are easy to adjust to accommodate smaller and larger hands. The dosage of the brakes is user friendly and braking force more than adequate, even with all the luggage.

The riding position on the Koga is sporty but comfortable. There is not a lot to play around with if you want to change the position a bit. You can only remove a few shims from the stem if you want a more sporty ride. The Koga-branded handlebar is 665 mm wide and the shape makes it extremely comfortable. The Brooks grips are not totally to my liking; they are too slippery on the top and that is the one thing I would change. The Brooks C-17 Cambium saddle I do like a lot. More on the Brooks in this video. 

The behavior of the Koga is very predictable and I do like the fact that it is a bike with a 27,5” wheelset. For me – small guy – this is the perfect balance between a compact bike setup, riding characteristics, and comfort. The rims on the E-WorldTraveller-S are from Ryde with Schwalbe Super Moto X 27.5 62 mm around them. On straight roads it is a super stable combination and when it gets a bit more curvy the behavior is what you would expect from a trekking bike: it goes with the flow. Frame and fork are fully loaded up to job. The beefy tires perform their best on flat and even tarmac. And when properly inflated they give little roll resistance. When riding more adventures roads – gravel, unpaved country roads – I had to experiment a bit with the tire pressure to make the ride a bit more comfortable. But with balloon tiers this big that is never a problem.

The verdict

The Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S has proven to be a very comfortable and well built travel companion. The riding position is fine for long distance travelling. The Bosch-Rohloff-Gates combination with the electronic E-14 shifting is worth a Gold Medal on it’s own. I would like to see the availability of this E-shifting on regular trekkingbikes with a small powerpack to feed it. The Koga ride is quiet thanks to the belt. Frame and fork are capable of carrying at least the 130 kg load limit. The beefy tires make the E-WorldTraveller-S suitable for a lot of road conditions. For what it’s worth: the range of the PowerPack 500 battery is about 100 km and that is fine for an E-trekkingbike. Small minuses are there for the shifting up steep hills, the Brook grips and the sloppy taping of the electrical wire on the handlebar. The price is of the Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S as I tested it is € 6025,00 and that seems to be a fair price to pay in this top category of E-trekkingbikes. But…. If you are planning to buy one the minuses should be solved and the mandatory bell should be on the handlebar. I rate the Koga Signature E-WorldTraveller-S at 9.2/10 points.Koga statement: ‘We are sorry we forgot to mount the bell on the bike. It should have been there. Our mistake, won’t happen again!’

Information: www.koga.com

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2023 Koga E-Worldtraveller

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• Completely new frame with a load capacity of up to 180 kg
• MRS Rail for attaching additional accessories
• Integrated rear luggage rack; load capacity of up to 45 kg and smart attachment points

The Worldtraveller bicycles can be put together completely according to your wishes. As standard you can choose from the variant with and without electrical support, but you can also put together the Worldtraveller yourself with the KOGA Signature program.

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No need to remove the mudguards as the WorldTraveller with its 27.5” wheels can accommodate tyres of up to 72 mm so you can tackle any kind of surface.

All our trekking bikes are fitted with disc brakes. Disc brakes offer stable braking performance under all weather conditions.

The rear luggage rack is integrated into the frame creating a stiffer construction. This is especially noticeable when the bike is loaded. The KOGA WorldTraveller gives a more stable ride and tighter steering.

The cables run through the frame tubes giving them better protection from the elements. This also makes the bike easier to keep clean and gives it a more attractive and streamlined look.

The lowrider features an extra stand, so the bike remains stable even when fully loaden.

Mount components and accessories, such as an extra bottle holder, on the MRS Rail.

The compact Bosch battery is fully integrated into the down tube of the frame and can easily be removed from the side. The battery can be charged either on or off the bike.

Wherever possible, the KOGA frame has perfectly smooth welds, creating beautifully clean lines throughout. Not only is this aesthetically pleasing, it also reduces the likelihood of corrosion around the welds, areas that are often highly prone to this.

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