My New Koga WorldTraveller Touring Bicycle For A 3-Year Bike Trip!!
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- čas přidán 10. 12. 2017
- I flew to the Netherlands to visit the Koga factory and take delivery of my new WorldTraveller touring bike! These wheels will take me all the way from Argentina to Alaska over the next couple of years. Let's go!
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Jesus! That bike is other worldly! Every possible detail has been addressed. Let it roll!!
That is one hell of a bike. I have a Koga (City Light Delgado), best bike I've ever had. Actually took it with me to Australia when I moved there, still serves me well daily. Have a good tour the coming years!
Dream bike !! Congrats ! Wishing you much luck and safety.
Exactly the information I was looking for,,, thank you!!!
Pretty cool bike
really interesting bike mate. Good looking. All the best. cheers
A perfect bike for world-travelling definately
Very awesome first look at your new bike, man! Im really diggin' the colorway and the options you chose for it. May you have many many miles of adventures on your new machine! Aloha
Thanks - I'm super stoked riding it every day!
What an interesting bike that is. I love the idea of the belt drive and those wheels look really useful. In fact the rear hub and the charging capability was good too. Love it. Thank you.
More resistance means less kilometers (or more of a workout) at the end of the day.
Chains and derailleurs all the way for me!
My Koga Miyata Worldtraveller come from 1992. The Shimano DX components will never give up;)
That's cool!
I opted for Shimano XT with XTR shifters, the efficiency/cost benifits over a complex hub its weight and belt drive system would not be for me.
Love the bike. Especially the Crazy George bars. I love the tech but would worry about the possibility of finding replacement parts if anything does fail. I’m absolutely sure all the components are super reliable and will see you through the whole trip but I’d imagine it’d be far easier to locate a square taper BB and a set of brake blocks in darkest Peru! Good luck, I’ll be following your trip.
That's awesome. I'm actually going to be doing a 3000 mile trip along the east coast from Florida to Canada. I'd love to test a KOGA bike.
Amazing video, you lucky bastard! I'm so jealous you could visit the factory :)
So cool!
I'm wayyy too lucky to be riding this fancy bike everyday! 😊
Oh I want one so bad. Beautiful bike like your setup not sure about the crazy bars, partial to drop bars
Ordered mine last week, now the wait
Love them bars 👍
I am just back form a rough two month trip in South East Asia on the wonderful Koga WT S. Please check after a few hundred kilometers the bolts in the innerside of your fork of the Tubus Duo carrier rack (and also check the others as well and perhaps use Loctite). And of course tighten your spokes after 500 km's. The bike will be OK on your trip, but Allee I hope you are OK with the Patagonian winds:-) Have a save trip!
Thanks for the advice, Eric! I'm very well accustomed to the Patagonia winds now. 😂
Nice bicycle👍
super nice bike, I wish you the best of luck for the adventure mate!
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rock on!.love internally geared hubs
Cheers Andy!
Yes, but there is probably even a better solution than the Rohloff: a Pinion Gear Box (P1.18)! I've chosen the Pinion instead of a Rohloff and I love it! :D
Good to go Alee, have a safe journey.
Thanks!
Looking forward to more content about/during your trip on this platform!
Thanks Brenton. I'm hoping to do roughly one film per month!
Wow I’m so excited!!!!
Me too!
Nice bicycle on touring 🚲❤️
Wow, what a beauty!
I love it.
Salaam dari Indonesia.
yewww go Alee!!!
Top bike - good choice! I like all the modern additions, both technically and aesthetically.
Looking good! I'll definitely be following your trip!
One thing I'd mention though, is an issue I've had with using the oversized bottle cages on an aluminium Koga. I had a similar cage (Topeak) on my WorldTraveller29, with a 1 litre fuel bottle in it, and had cracks develop around the cage bosses when my loaded bike fell over. The downtube itself had twisted slightly due to the weight and leverage of the larger bottle, and I could bend it back into place by hand. This happened in the first week of a 3.5 month tour, so I was pretty bummed out about it. A local bike shop said it was probably okay to ride, as long as I removed the weight off the cage and kept an eye on the bosses, and I had no further issues during the trip. Got a replacement frame from Koga once i returned home, so no issues with warranty. Just something to keep in mind with these thin, butted aluminium tubes.
Also, Tubus has a 30 year warranty and 3 years free of charge replacement service, according to their website :)
Interesting - will keep an eye out, I've never seen this happen before!
You are living in my dream
OMG my dream bike
Get at it son!!
Super excited to hear that you are going on tour. =) I would recommend to give a try for noseless saddle spongy wonder. I didn't know either how bad normal saddles were before I tried that one. :D But first noseless saddle is difficult to ride because you don't have that support from the nose.
Will have to try one day!
Really like them handlebars. Good luck on your adventures..
The handlebars are awesome... give them a go one day!
@@Cyclingabout what is the length of the stem?
@@andersenhutapea 120mm
@@Cyclingabout thank you for the response 🙏
Great video! And happy to see that you are testing some European touring bikes! :-)
It was bound to happen one day.
That is my dream bike, unfortunately is too expensive, and out of my pocket reach. So, I am doing a reverse trip, Alaska to Argentina, hope to cross with you somewhere. Thank so much for all valuable info that you put on you site, turned my planning a lot easier.
Just had to sub you, adventure time, you are so lucky to be able to do this! But many don't really understand what all this entails... may you have an incredible and safe tour. I must say you have balls to do this kinda thing, not many folks can do this type of riding, lots of talkers, but few doers out there. I wish you the very best, and will be following your adventures for sure!!!
Take GOOD care my friend, and take a couple of those belts with you, sorry my OCD kicks in lol
Thanks! I definitely try to be a doer as much as I can in life.
I've now put 20,000km into my belt and it's still all good! Got a spare in my bag just in case... 😊
@leftymadrid: You triggered me with your post. Will I be a talker, or will I buy the bike and be a doer..... I guess I can tell you after next summer.
@@s0012823 Definitely let us know if you're a doer or talker!
Very Coool!) im jalous for sure)
Wow !
What an gorgeous facinating dreaming bike!
Having toured on a normal diamond frame bike for several years before getting a recumbent , I think I would have gone further with less pains had I gotten a recumbent sooner. No pains except tired leg muscles and speed is comparable . However the main thing to remember on a tour is to look and see what is around you, not race by it in a blur , if that means you do a 36 km ride in a day , who cares you are seeing what most of us never will. have a good time and lets hope your travels are uneventful.
Wonder why I've never seen a recumbent in the Tour de France
Roy N. when I coast down a hill I pass normal bikes as I have less wind resistance. My legs are not hanging down like the riders on normal bikes , my legs are almost horizontal to the ground . Tour de France is governed by the rules of UCI which state what a bicycle is or is not. According to the UCI a recumbent or for that matter a tandem upright is not a bicycle and therefore is ineligible to compete. The race is supposed to be between riders not a race between technologies. BTW if you review the history of the UCI you will find way back in 1934 that there were competitions between recumbents and normal bikes but the bicycle manufacturers could not compete with the speed that a recumbent can attain on flat or downhill runs , so if you can not beat them , ban them and your bicycle company loses that competition to sales. Recumbents have come a long way since being banned from racing but they are not mass produced like Giant , Specialized, Trek, or Norco. Less than 1% of bikes in the US of A, are recumbents. If you want speed get a recumbent , if you want comfort and speed get a recumbent, if you want comfort , speed , and no more pains on long rides get a recumbent. If you don't have pains when riding and you can't handle peer pressure stick with the normal bike.
Because recumbents are superior to diamond frame bicycles so they banned them.
Well my touring recumbent does not jump roots and logs , nor does it climb hills with great speed, nor does it do single track trails , so I leave that to the bikes that are designed for that purpose. However you are correct , at the time they were banned they were considered to be a threat to the diamond frame bikes as they presented a race between designs rather than a race between individuals . An unfair advantage that I enjoy is less wind resistance, but I am not competitive and if you get to the top of the hill first , I will still be enjoying the scenery on the way up.
Still love this color! Still love the rim brakes, but they are gone now....
Hey!
Great bike. Cheers for that, man!. Btw, I'm argentinean and recently I've discovered the universe of bike touring through a bunch of videos over YT and a very humble initiation to this in Japan.
Took the Shimanami Kaido trail in Shikoku-Honshu and it blew me away. When I came back to Argentina I found your videos riding Hokkaido. Just floored by everything: the place, the riding. It just hits me in a very inspirational way. Thanks for that!
If you stop by Buenos Aires and are up for some coffee and chat, just lemme know.
Cheers
Manuel
Hi Manuel. So stoked that you're bike touring! I hope I can capture the beauty from your region of the world and will try to let you know if I end up on your side of the continent. Alee
Velo Orange crazy bars are the number one hidden gem in the cycling industry
Wow💥✨
Hell yeah
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Only Oldscool Steelbike for travelling, like a Trek 920, Panasonic MC, or Spezialysed Rockhopper))
Fair enough, but you're missing out on all of the latest tech innovations. 😉
I thought the 920 was aluminum?
The 920 was a steel MTB in the 1990s. 👍
Woah! #Envy
Could you get - instead of a twist shifter (like kids bikes), a 2 lever shifters for fore finger and thumb like MTBs? Pros and Cons?
Doesn't the internal cabling pop out just at the wrong place below bottom bracket instead of chainstays?
👍👍
Nice bike wish I could afford something like that but I'm still stuck at the $150 in Walmart
Sacrifice Elsewhere.
Dont worry. Just upgrade slowly. First tires then saddle and so on. You dont need a fortune to have fun :)
Wish I had bought the same when the English pound was strong against the Euro making the price less salty, but now the exchange rate is terrible. Also Koga do not sell frame only. They refused when I asked a few months ago. Only complete built up bikes.
Good to know about them not selling frames! I assumed they did because the price is in the configurator. I hope the pound strengthens for you soon!
@@Cyclingabout Sadly I think the English Pound will become weaker still with all the doom and gloom and uncertainty about crashing out of the EU without a deal. I'm happy with my Surlys for the time being. Thanks for replying.
@@alexmorgan3435 salty remoaner!
I saw those parking things saying "bezoekers" (meaning "Visitors" in Dutch) and went: "Hang on... That's not Australian?"
Never knew Koga was Dutch.
What is your opinion of a Surly Troll for multi-year?
That usb charger is quite qool
Your bicycle looks awesome. Love the colour, internal cable system, belt drive, shimano gears etc. What do you think about the crazy handle bar? Does it help to go through the wind? Have you tried moloko & jones loop H-bar?
The narrow bullhorn section definitely helps you have a more aerodynamic positioning in the wind. I've also tried the Moloko, which I like, but then I cannot use a handlebar bag. The Jones Loop I didn't work for me.
In the end, I designed my own handlebar, the KOGA Denham Bar, which is basically a mix of the best aspect of each of those handlebars.
Great video. How has the crazy bar worked out for you? I’ve heard one online review with concerned over the wrist position on long hauls. Cheers
I liked the idea of the Crazy Bar but I've never quite got the 45 degree section to work well. So I designed a similarly shaped bar with less sweep called the KOGA Denham Bar, which has been great.
Hi Alee, i noticed you have a protective cover over your Plug 5 which is lacking on mine.
I suppose you got it separate, can you tell me where I can get one too?
Thanks mate, keep up the good work.
I guess you would need to get in direct contact with Cinq for a small part like that.
Wot? No Santos/Tubus XL rear rack:-)?
Well, i do still drive my 1991 atb.
Koga Miyate 'Sky Carbolite'.
Shimano deore XT
Mavic Crossride
Madura fork
Cool!
@@Cyclingabout Most parts are upgraded, frame/front derailleur and seatpost are still original ;)
Why not suspension?
Isn't it very uncomfortable in not paved roads??
I understand one loses weight but when you go all packed up do 1-2kg matter?
Or maintenance? I guess there are sturdy suspensions
Hi, I wonder what your length is because I saw you in other video's riding quite a small frame with large seatpost. I am 1.87m and also went to Koga in The Netherlands and thought that 57cm would be the one (that was also the one that came out of the configurator). But when I rode the 60cm it was just better. It leaves about 8cm seatpost but it just looks better.
The 60cm frame will likely be the best size for you. I'm 10cm taller than you, but I prefer a more 'aggressive' fit, so that's why I sized down. 👍🏻
I would like something similar only with a 250w motor is that an option with that particular setup?
Yes, it comes with a Bosch CX motor, called the E-WorldTraveller.
@@Cyclingabout Thank you I appreciate your feedback.
Nice bike - where are the handlebars from?
They're Velo Orange Crazy Bars.
thats a lovely steed , when are you setting off ?
I'm two months in. Currently in Patagonia. 👍
nice one ^5 , hows the Koga doin?
Excuse me..how do you get the power for the light and the pther equipment? There is any kind of dinamo. Where is located?
I use a dynamo front hub to generate power. You can read about them on my website: www.cyclingabout.com/best-dynamo-hub-bicycle-touring-bikepacking/
Oh this is an older vid, Alee uses his own design now
Where in Vancouver British Columbia can I purchase the trekking version?
They had pinion gear a few years back, why not anymore.
I've heard that there's been a durability problem with the new splined rear cog on the belt drive and that Rohloff is working on a solution but hasen't found one yet. Did you discuss this with Koga?
I've not heard that, what is the problem. Do you have any links for more info on this? cheers
Check this guys experience: facebook.com/StephenPeelAdventureTravel/
This guy had a problem with his Rohloff/Gates belt combination. Apparently the rear sprocket carrier for the belt does not fit all that well on the Rohloff hub and his Koga bike developed big problems such that he had to return to the UK. Apparently Koga were of little help trying to conceal this problem they allegedly know about. So now he is having his bike converted to chain drive for piece of mind.
facebook.com/StephenPeelAdventureTravel/?hc_ref=ARR6_w7OrKFQeWMJp1dDSv7GtweyEICiN1FPWvBh9ERbzPG48b4Fq1LMBo0pe5FtwME&fref=nf
In light of the handful of cases where the splined cog causes noise, I'm using the old threaded cog carrier. Hopefully, Gates/Rohloff have an updated design by the time I wear my cog out.
Are they interchangable? Can you use a threaded cog on a new splined Rohloff hub without a rebuild? I have the new splined one, haven't had any problem in 3 000 km, but having trouble down the road worries me a bit.
I have a Koga steel bicycle the Randonneur 2011 do you think that now Koga don't do steel bicycle any more will my bicycle frame still under warranty?
Koga frames with unsuspended front forks have had a lifetime warranty since 2007. So yes, if you're the original owner, it will still be under warranty. I'd say Koga have surplus steel frames in storage for the times when something goes wrong.
Great bike. My only concern is the hydraulic brakes. Most touring bikes producers install mechanical disc brakes due to easy repair and maintenance any biker can do. I hope they won't break in the wilderness. Good luck and hope to see the updates from your epic tour.
These days hydros are beyond reliable and the guys doing the tour divide are a testament to that fact
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I really like the KOGA bike that you use, but it's too expensive for me to buy 😊
Maybe you can start making CZcams videos and get sponsored by them in the future. 😊
@@Cyclingabout okay 👌 thanks
@@Cyclingabout maybe one day we can cycling together. 😊
Alaminium :)
Wow... what a bike man :O
How can i follow your adventure???
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Thanks... have i nice journey :)
Nice bike....Just wondering, what was the total cost of this set-up?.....Hope it doesn't get stolen during the trip.
It's around 4000-4500 euros. You can check out the configurator with the exact price!
It ain't much if it ain't Dutch. Santos is a nice bike too and stiffer in the long run.
Heard about tht bike, nice
Steel is real:)
Just curious, are you riding south to north (headwinds) why did you chose that route?
Craig Warren I wanted to start at the end of the year, which was too cold for me in Alaska! The headwinds were tough in Patagonia, but by the time you get to the Carretera Austral, the wind blows equally in all directions. 👍🏼
@@Cyclingabout thanks, I to have biketoured in heavy headwind, not fun having to pedel hard on a downhill section. just to keep from being blown back up the hill. All the best in your traveles.
@@CRAIGNV Some cyclists start in El Chalten, ride down to Ushuaia, fly back to El Chalten and continue their journey north. Probably would've been smarter if I did that.
Sweet! BIke!
What‘s the name of the Schwalbe tyre again?
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion
CyclingAbout thanks that was quick are you already in South America
What is the width of these tires?
Hi Alee ! hope you doing great and your trip ! I live in northern part of Norway and cyclist for life, Now with corona virus we are not able to travel around the world so i am planning to bike around the cost of Norway ! I have made mind to purchase similar bike and your configuration , i have sent request to Koga about it I like to know is that possible to get the same handle bar as it shown in this video from Koga? or can you help me to configur my bike thank you and good luck !!
The KOGA Denham Bar that I designed is available in the configurator! From what I last heard, COVID-19 is not affecting the bike production, so it's just 6-weeks from placing the order to having a custom bike to ride in Norway. 😎
The bike in the Americas videos is blueish. This is a white one? Is it the same bike? Which colour did you choose?
It's the same bike. Colour is "Classic Grey".
What is the width you choose for the tyres?
Currently, it's 2.4" but on the bike in this video it's 2.0".
What is the weight of your Kona without racks and gear?
Approx 14kg without racks.
Hi Ali...where can I get koga worldtravler in India? And what will be the price in INR. I like this bicycle very very much
You can only buy it online on the KOGA website. KOGA ships their bikes worldwide, so if you order a bike outside the EU you’ll save 21% on VAT. However, once you factor in the shipping and landing costs it’ll likely end up in the same ballpark in US dollars, more or less. It’s also worth noting that KOGA covers 50% of the shipping costs of their bikes, so shipping to your country may not be as expensive as you think! signature.koga.com/#/1/en/gb/conf/1
hope you are different than me, i would never do even one long trip with that sadel.
Why not a surly?
Koga wanted to sponsor my journey.
You`re saddle is a lot higher than handlebars, was it comfortable to ride on such agressive position?
I have ridden road and mountain bikes in a very sporty position all my life, so it's very comfortable for me.
Nice bicycle...if is not too much for asking...how much do you pay for it ?
It's around 4000 euros for a build like this. You can check the exact price and weight in the Koga Configurator.
When are you going to visit Philippines?
Maybe in another 10 years. I was last visiting in 2014!
@@Cyclingabout oh i didn't know that, anyway do you have a video about your last visit here in Philippines?
@@mariobalindan110 czcams.com/video/kduvwzknufc/video.html
Same as mine other than the handlebars, seat, and colour. Praying you don’t have the same problems as I have had with my own brand new KOGA, having to cut my world short. It is a real shame that KOGA couldn't have helped me from where I was in Europe instead of my having to return home to the UK. It has been good being home for Christmas with my daughters.
Rohloff on the other hand have been very helpful and we have had some good communication.
Rohloff management and I had a great chat on what would best suit my needs given my intended world tour. The conclusion was that I would revert from belt to chain drive. Still keeping the main Rohloff hub, as that is running perfectly, but just changing the front and rear sprockets and add a Campagnola 9 speed chain.
Rohloff have also supplied me with plenty of spares, including a new splined carrier as well as the new one they have just fitted, a threaded carrier too in case I want to go with that, and a spare carrier clip and some tools. They have also supplied a new rear belt sprocket in case at some point I wish to revert to belt drive once more.
All in all then if I include the new belt sprocket, I have enough spares for 3 full repairs, including a spare chain. Rohloff have also serviced and changed the oil in the hub, so I am happy with my support from Rohloff and looking forward to my return on the 1st of March to carry on from where I left off in Marseille. I have only completed 3300 km's after all.
I hope you don't, but if you at some stage start to hear a clicking noise and feeling it through the pedals, your first thought might be the bottom bracket, it was for me, but it turned out to be the splined carrier. The best thing to do if this is the case, is to check everything is tight and not lose, as the belt tension has to be spot on with this new carrier.
If it then persists, Rohloff and Gates have instructions available for adding a special thick grease to the carrier / components. This will keep you going again. After grease was applied to mine in La Rochelle, really poorly by the way by some really horrid people at Ecovelo Bikes, I managed over 2000 km's before it failed, and even then I could have limped on some more.
Who knows, I may pass you in the Americas. Best of luck and wishing you well on your tour.
Should be all good. I'm using the threaded carrier rather than the splined to be safe. 👍
?what is the maximum weight that can be handled by KOGA world traveler or signature
I'm not sure, but it's a LOT. Probably best to email Koga. What are you planning on carrying?!
I am planning to go solo with full packing. I have already contacted Koga and they told me officially as per their measurement record is 130 but it can go up to 150/160 with no supported measurement. That is why i changed my mind and bought The Thorn Nomad due to its durability
New touring bike aluminium is perfect but in lon run aluminium is loosing ,shape and riding properties unlike good quality chromoly . So if you want to enjoy many years a touring bike buy good chromoly and first af all very good wheels ( more important than frame ) . That with welding in any village is just legend
This information is incorrect. Aluminium does NOT lose shape or riding properties over time. Aluminium touring bikes are engineered to be literally three or more times stronger than steel bikes so that they aren't affected by fatigue, easily withstanding the repeated loads and stresses of bicycle touring for as long as you use the bike. A well-designed frame of any material won’t be affected by touring stresses - steel, titanium, carbon or aluminium.
I've written very extensively about frame materials on my website: www.cyclingabout.com/frame-materials-for-bicycle-touring-aluminium-vs-steel-vs-titanium/
which color is it?
Nice BIke. Only 1 question,why not a Pinion Gearbox instead a geared hub?I love that grey color.
Rohloff is a bit lighter, a bit more efficient and a bit cheaper. Rohloff has also had 20+ years to iron out any kinks in their product.
Why is it they didn't have one red shade at all???
Not a question I can answer! If they've used red in the past, they might do a one-off for you. 😉
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