The carbon frame of the Solacio is the same as that of Haibike, a sister brand of Koga. Technically flawless, it conveys a certain visual lightness with the gentle curve in the top tube and the Monostay rear triangle. In order to keep the price below 2,000 euros, some savings were made on the equipment. The mechanical Ultegra drivetrain is joined by simple FSA cranks and Shimano brakes without group integration; this does not result in any functional losses. You have to carry your own spanner for the Torx screw on the seat clamp - a little inconvenient. Otherwise, the bike impresses with its unobtrusive handling, pleasant damping, smooth running and manoeuvrable steering. The puncture-proof 25-millimetre Vredestein tyres roll easily, while the thin top link is a matter of taste.
Price 1,999 Euro
Weight 7.9 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.koga.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,200/431/72 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, L, XL
Seat/steering angle 73°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/565/181 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 576/387 mm/1.48
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R561
Circuit Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket FSA Gossamer (50/34 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Koga 2pi Race/Vredestein Fortezza
Handlebar/stem Koga/Koga
Saddle/post Koga/Koga (aluminium, 27.2 mm)
* The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; 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): 1.4-1.5 means a sporty riding position, below that a racing position, above that a comfortable position.
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