Shimano's Di2 shifters are bursting with high-tech - but the simple rubber band that attaches the distributor to the stem is far inferior to the appearance of the electric components. Swiss bike manufacturer Koba has now come up with a clever part that parks the Di2 distributor in the right place.

The Koba bike configurator, which was launched around 12 years ago, was state-of-the-art for a long time. However, with the advent of tablets and smartphones, the display was lacking. The online tool has now been brought up to date and presents itself online in contemporary splendor.

The Rheintal custom-made specialist is set for a colorful 2016 model year: the numerous color options are not only available for frames and decals, but also for thru axles, grips, stems, seat clamps and saddles. A new electronic era is also dawning at Koba.

In a comparative test between 27.5 Plus and 29-inch bikes, Ride showed just how much potential there is in the new tire format. If you want to experience the fat rollers for yourself: wheels and accessories for the 27.5 Plus format are now available from custom-made bike specialist Koba.

The Swiss custom bike specialist Koba is at the forefront of offering bikes with the popular plus tire size. As early as July, Koba will be offering two fullies and a hardtail that roll off-road on 27.5 Plus tires.

The custom-made expert Koba places the new "27 Carbon Sentiero" right in the middle between cross-country rocket and enduro machine. The all-mountain bullet offers 130 millimetres of travel at the front and rear, uses trendy 650b tyres and rolls onto the trails with an elegantly shaped carbon frame.

A tidy look, high, yet easily modulated braking power and not a single gram of excess weight. The Swiss custom bike specialist Koba is rolling out a road bike for the 2014 season that is tantamount to a revolution.

Jan Koba has recognized that the new 650B wheel size also brings advantages in the all-mountain and enduro sector and has added a 27.5 model to its Reamol fleet. Koba has redesigned the frame for the new wheel size and given it more suspension travel.

Following this year's 29er offensive, Swiss bike manufacturer Koba is making a splash with the 650b wheel format for the 2013 model year. A carbon hardtail and an enduro fully are new additions to the range in this trendy wheel size. And there is also news in the 29er range.

In addition to an extensive range of 26-inch bikes, the Swiss bike manufacturer Koba is focusing heavily on the 29er Map for the 2012 season. Koba is not only sending hardtails with large wheels into the race, but also a cross-country fully with 100 millimeters of suspension travel at the front and rear.

Jan Koba and his team are celebrating a milestone birthday these days: twenty years ago, Koba started his own bike store after finishing his career as an athlete. Two eventful decades later, Koba can look back on a large dealer network for his custom-made bikes and numerous medals for his team riders at national and international competitions.

Custom-made programs are very popular with many Swiss bike manufacturers. Customers can configure their bike according to their own wishes and decide for themselves what goes on the bike. "Koba" shows a convincing implementation of the custom-made concept.

After eight years of existence, the Koba mountain bike racing team will no longer exist in its current form in 2006. The national racing scene is thus losing an important pillar in the promotion of young talent. By contributing Koba's resources, Biketeam.gr, which is also dedicated to promoting young talent, will be significantly strengthened in return. Sarah Koba will be the only previous rider to move to Biketeam.gr.