The portfolio of the à la carte expert Koba is already extensive: bikes in aluminum and carbon are available in all three wheel sizes in the hardtail and full suspension range. However, there has been a gap between the 29er fully with 100 millimeter travel and the 160 millimeter enduro bullet with 27.5 inch wheels.

However, this gap has now been closed: Koba is expanding its portfolio for the 2015 season and the brand new "27 Carbon Sentiero" carries the genes for a superior all-mountain bike. The carbon frame ensures stiffness and light weight, the 27.5-inch mid-size does the balancing act between good rollover characteristics and wheel stiffness and the à l carte system is available so that no customer wish remains unfulfilled. The base price of CHF 4,195 includes a Rock Shox Revelation and a Fox CTD shock in the rear triangle, while shifting and braking are handled by Shimano components at Deore and SLX level, while SLX hubs and Notubes Crest rims are also used for the wheels.

As you would expect from Koba, there is a harmonious selection of options available for configuring the bike. For example, the lightweight specialist from Buchs offers everything from the new all-mountain model to the super-light XX1 version with Clavicula cranks or a custom wheelset with equally super-light Aerolite bladed spokes and DT 180 hubs.

Jan Koba is delighted with the addition to his portfolio: "This bike is my insider tip for next season". The lightweight construction expert is sending his new "27 Carbon Sentiero" into the race in the highest quality equipment with a weight well below the 10 kilo mark, the bike can be configured here.

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