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PRO FRAMES
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PREMIUM FRAMES
KOGA obviously doesn’t base the design of a new carbon frame solely on beautiful lines and shapes, but also on the correct balance between weight and rigidity. The shapes and sizes of the separate “tubes” determine the particular features of the frame. In order to optimise this shape KOGA uses advanced computer calculations: FEM (Finite Element Method). Within a single frame design various different features are possible by using composites with different kinds of carbon. Carbon is available in different grades, with each having a particular tensile strength. Carbon fibres with a high tensile strength (High Modulus Carbon) enable us to use less material, producing a frame that is extremely lightweight. The combination of the type of carbon, the number of layers, the angle of the carbon and the resin used, determine the particular features of a frame. In developing a new frame we analyse the target group and determine which qualities are important for that particular frame. We consider stiffness, weight, strength, comfort, design and price. For both stiffness and strength there are certain values each frame has to comply with. In addition, a frame can be provided with an optic layer (mesh) which can also contribute to its strength. KOGA uses carbon technology consisting of 3 variants: Pro, Premium and Prestige.
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PRO FRAMES are composed with the highest percentage of 40T High Modulus Carbon with a high tensile strength, resulting in a very lightweight and rigid frame. PREMIUM FRAMES are good all-round frames that perform well on all levels, sometimes finished with a 3k carbon fibre mesh.
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PRESTIGE FRAMES enable KOGA to supply an exceptional price/quality ratio.
