The Kimera is known for its pronounced racing geometry. In contrast, the riding position of the Kimera KomForza has been softened somewhat, but the aluminium frame is still far removed from a typical marathon geometry. Nevertheless, the bike is well damped. Many riders will find the relatively wide saddle comfortable, and the 25-millimetre Vredestein tyres provide noticeable cushioning. However, they roll slowly, possibly due to the diamond tread on the shoulders and slightly lowered tread in the centre. The elegant, well-made frame is solidly equipped with Shimano's complete 105 groupset. The rare triple crankset offers a wide range of gear ratios. The shift and brake cables are a little stiff. We would swap the thin, somewhat uncomfortable handlebars.
Price 1,499 Euro
Weight 9.3 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.koga.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,614/544/75 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/545/154 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 556/382 mm/1.46
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Neco, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano 105 (50/39/30 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Shimano RS11/Vredestein Fiammante 25C
Handlebar/stem Koga/Koga
Saddle/post Koga/Koga (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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