My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)

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My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)

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My KOGA WorldTraveller has arrived, and now just 3 weeks before setting out to cycle the world for 3 years or more. Can't wait.

Rohloff 14 Speed Hub
Gates Carbon Belt
Ortlieb Panniers for KOGA
Dynamo front Hub
Atalanta Handlebars
Disc Brakes
Brooks B17
Empty Wallet :)

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Very nice, enjoy the trip. Be interesting to see what the bike looks like at the end and how the bike/kit evolves, if at all.
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PH wrote:Be interesting to see what the bike looks like at the end.


It breaks my heart just thinking about that. It will not look like this I bet, but as long as it does me the 20k miles, I'm OK with that.
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StephenPeel wrote:as long as it does me the 20k miles, I'm OK with that.

Rohloff will be just nicely run in :wink:
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PH wrote:
StephenPeel wrote:as long as it does me the 20k miles, I'm OK with that.

Rohloff will be just nicely run in :wink:


:) 4 oil changes in the 20k is all I hope it needs.
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That's the "out of the box" Sig spec, I take it? Were you tempted to change anything?
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Bonefishblues wrote:That's the "out of the box" Sig spec, I take it? Were you tempted to change anything?


Actually, I started with the frame and picked all the things I wanted. The Signature section on the KOGA website, lets you choose. After completing the spec I wanted online, I then called into the dealership in Leeds and went through it again with the shop owner. We got the frame size right after I perched on another in the shop.

The Brookes B17 is from my old bike which I have had for over a year now, so just had that fitted in the shop. I chose the Atalanta handlebars because I get cramp and pins and needles, so wanted more variation on hand position. I don't know what an off the peg KOGA Signature looks like to be honest, or even if there is one. I do know that you can buy a completed spec, and I think that is Worldtraveller, where as this is the Worldtraveller S.

I struggled to decide on what gearing I wanted for many months, but felt sure the Rohloff and Belt was the way to go, we will see.
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Ah, I was deceived by its resemblance to the spec that appears on dealer websites, didn't realise that it was configurable to the degree it is.
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That is one smart looking machine 8) 8) 8)
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That must be the best colour bike I've seen. I went neutral (preferring black); but having seen your bike, if I ever need a respray ... that's the colour.

Looks fantastic.

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Very nice bike and certainly some trip and just had a look at your website and hope it all goes well and keep us all informed of your progress as bookmarked your site.

Good luck.
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My sort of bike....an absolute beaut'

Good luck with the trip...please report back how you and the bike are getting on.... :)
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StephenPeel wrote:
PH wrote:Be interesting to see what the bike looks like at the end.


It breaks my heart just thinking about that. It will not look like this I bet, but as long as it does me the 20k miles, I'm OK with that.


It's not really yours until it has some battle scars.
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Very very nice indeed.
I'm a Rohloff man myself; on a Thorn Raven.

What size cogs front and rear?
I use 38 x 17. Good for loaded touring; a little under powered for around town.

How about some info on planned route/destinations?

Many thanks Matt
2017 Ethiopia.5 weeks.
2018 Marrakech 2 weeks.
2023 Thailand 8 weeks.
Always on a Thorn Raven/Rohloff hub.
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will you be taking a spare rubber band? Or are they readily available? how long do they last?
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