The KOKO is more than a good-looking frame; it's one fast machine and covers more than a road bike should in terms of various terrain.
You may have noticed the unique and eye-catching Chapter 2 KOKO that accompanied some of our recent component reviews. The KOKO is more than a good-looking frame; it’s one fast machine and covers more than a road bike should in terms of various terrain.
The KOKO takes many cues from Chapter 2 Rere, but not all. The KOKO has some similar tube shapes, but the updated design makes it more aero. The design team opted for larger tire clearance and a stiffer ride. An all-new feature is a flippable seat elastomer that allows riders to dial their level of compliance for the ride.The KOKO is very modern in design; it boasts the latest aero features that more prominent manufacturers are only now catching up with.
Besides trying to find the goldilocks bar/setup, the fit was pretty spot-on. The head tube is more extensive than most, measuring a generous 16.3cm, so those looking to get a significant drop might need to look for a stem to accommodate — more on that in the ride impressions.Chapter 2 stays more on the frame side, like a boutique brand, and allows customers to select their exact specs.
It seems I’m always getting flats on Schwable tires, and review this was no different. The supplied Pro One 30mm tires had a great ride, but a small piece of glass punctured the thin casing and would not seal. I found myself swapping for a review set of the American Classic tires; they might have more rolling resistance but didn’t flat.We had the Chapter 2 KOKO for a while, able to ride in nearly every road situation that one would find on a drop bar bike.
As the days went on, I took the KOKO to more adventurous terrain; first, the rough roads with the seatpost chip flipped to the stiffer position, then opted for more compliance. The ride with the chip in the “standard” mode felt satisfactory to my body. This supple ride could be from the 30mm tires, but I feel the seatpost helped. Conditioned from years of cyclocross racing, I couldn’t feel adverse feedback from the bike.
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