Sporty trail bikeKoba Trailtool AM FS on test

Peter Nilges

 · 16.03.2022

Sporty trail bike: Koba Trailtool AM FS on testPhoto: Wolfgang Watzke
Sporty trail bike: Koba Trailtool AM FS on test
The Swiss brand Koba can look back on 30 years of company history and now offers 18 different models in the MTB and road sector.

Like all Koba bikes, the Trailtool also has a very sporty DNA with a focus on weight and propulsion. Koba also offers a custom programme that allows the complete equipment to be configured on the way to the individual bike of your choice. For example, the Trailtool can weigh from 11.9 kilos. In this comparison test, the carbon Fully bridges the gap to the trail bike category.

CONCLUSION on the Koba Trailtool AM FS:

The Trailtool is designed to be more sporty, accelerates well and is more orientated towards the trail category. The bike can also be individually configured via the custom programme.

  The kink in the long seat tube of the Koba Trailtool limits the length of the dropper post. The standover height is also low due to the slightly sloping top tube.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The kink in the long seat tube of the Koba Trailtool limits the length of the dropper post. The standover height is also low due to the slightly sloping top tube.  The Koba rear triangle could be a little slimmer. There is little heel clearance, especially on the left side.Photo: Wolfgang Watzke The Koba rear triangle could be a little slimmer. There is little heel clearance, especially on the left side.

Technical data Koba Trailtool AM FS

General information

  • Price: 5105 euros (frame 2385 euros)
  • Info: koba.ch
  • Frame material: Carbon
  • Frame size: S / M / L / XL (tested 48 cm)

Measured values

  • Weight without pedals: 13.57 kg
  • Suspension travel: 142/134 mm

Equipment

  • Fork: Fox 34 Float Performance Grip 3 Pos
  • Shock: Fox Float DPS
  • Crank: Shimano SLX
  • Gear system: Shimano SLX 1 x 12
  • Gear ratio / bandwidth: 32; 10-51 / 510 %
  • Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Shimano SLX BR-M 7100 / 203 mm / 180 mm
  • Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Bike Yoke Divine / 160 mm / 31.6 mm
  • Wheels: Stans NoTubes Flow MK 3 rims; Shimano XT hubs
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Hans Dampf Evo Addix Soft Snakeskin TLE 29 x 2.35

The BIKE measured values come from the BIKE laboratory measurement.

The results of the Koba Trailtool AM FS in the complete comparison test of the 7 all-mountain bikes from BIKE 3/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.

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