BICYCLES
KC001 Mouflon
This frame is proudly #1 at Kobel Cycles. It was traditionally brazed with lugs. The name “ Mouflon” is derived on the one hand from the used „Muffen“ (engl.: lugs) and on the other hand from the drop bar, which is reminiscent of the horns of a mouflon (wild sheep). The bike was built as a daily commuter bike, with 1×11 drivetrain, hub dynamo, tire clearance up to 42mm, custom front rack and fixed mudguards. This bike will get you through the city quickly and safely.
KC002 Bikepolo
The first welded frame from Kobel. Admittedly, you can unfortunately see this in the weld seams. I’m all the more pleased that this frame is still in use in the local bike polo club, so that beginners or anyone interested can also play with a suitable bike.
KC004 Fixed Alleycat
Not much needs to be said about the intended use of this bike. The fixed Alleycat is a classic fixie frame with asymmetrical seat stays, which, in addition to the visual highlight, are also intended to provide more stiffness on the drive side. The frame was supplemented with a custom fork (the first from Kobel Cycles) and a frontrack specially built for this bike.
KC005 Mr. Pink
Frame base for a commuter bike. Apart from this incredibly fantastic paintwork, the frame offers space for up to 45mm wide tires, has rack and mudguard mounts, an integrated seat clamp and a disc brake mount.
Stems / Stem-Bar-Combo
A small selection of stems and bar-stem-combos I’ve built. I’d be happy to build your own version upon request.
KC006 The Sloth
The name of this frame is a joke at the expense of a good friend who has been able to call this gravel bike his own for a while now. Fortunately, he and the bike don’t ride anything like you would imagine a sloth would. The frame offers space for up to 50 mm tires for proper gravel and bikepacking tours. The bike can be ridden with both 1×11 and 1×12 drivetrains. There are mounting points for a pannier rack as well as for a 3rd water bottle underneath the down tube. The bottle cage eyelets have been mounted as low as possible to provide space for a large top tube bag even with bottles.
KC007 Randonneur
Classic randonneur frame with integrated brake and gear routing as well as integrated dynamo lighting to achieve the cleanest possible design. In addition to all the relevant mounting points for bottles, mudguards and pannier rack, the frame has a modern flatmount mount so that the bike can be equipped with the latest road gear groups. The bike is currently being ridden with a 2×11 drivetrain.
KC008 Gravelbike
This Gravelbike called ‘Felice’ is built to be able to ride in a relaxed and comfortable manner on long bikepacking tours, but also to have fun on short and sporty day tours, including trails. Thanks to the tire clearance of up to 50mm and the short chainstays, you feel safe and maneuverable even on more technical terrain. The externally laid cables promise easy access so that everything can be repaired quickly and easily, even on the go.
I hope the bike will take its rider to many beautiful and remote places and have one or two adventures in store for him.
KC009 Allroad/Gravel
Modern frame geometry meets classic design. This all-road/gravel frame is visually based on the classic road bikes of yesteryear, but a modern geometry is used here, and the bike is also equipped with modern and service-friendly components. Whether as a road bike, gravel bike or commuter bike with mudguards and luggage rack, everything is possible.
KC010 Squirrel - Gravel/Adventure
This gravel bike was awarded the ‘People’s choice’ award at Bespoked 2024 in Dresden.
The bike is designed for short, fun rides as well as for large bikepacking tours with a lot of luggage
With a 70° head tube angle, short stem, long reach and short chainstays, it is very comfortable to ride but still offers a lot of agility off-road. The goal of the long reach was to create a large main frame that offers plenty of space for a large frame bag. For the same reason, the bottle bosses were mounted as low as possible. The optional luggage rack also offers plenty of space for luggage thanks to its additional bosses! Ride one!
Racks
Just a small overview of the racks I’ve built over the past few years. Feel free to contact me with your own ideas.
KC011 Allroad-/Gravelbike
comming soon…
KC012 City-/Utilitybike
The idea was to rethink a utility bike in the classic mixte look:
modern details were deliberately integrated into a traditional mixte frame. The bike was intended above all to be comfortable and easy to use in everyday life. The low step-through makes getting up and down easier, and the custom fork with matching stem provides geometry perfectly tailored to the rider. The bespoke front rack gives the bike its final distinctive touch; the woven platform combines lightweight design with function and carries small loads securely without them falling through. A purpose-designed bag can be attached quickly and reliably via Fidlock magnets, so everyday errands can be carried in a stylish and practical way. The sturdy double kickstand ensures the bike stands securely and that the loaded front rack can be used without concern, making the bike a reliable companion for everyday use.
KC013 Touring-/Bikepacking Bike
The idea was to create a touring and bikepacking frame that offers maximum versatility without compromising ride quality. With the goal of providing as much space as possible for luggage and frame-mounted bags, the main triangle was designed to be as large as possible while maintaining balanced geometry and comfortable handling.
Multiple mounting points throughout the frame allow for flexible setup options, no matter the adventure ahead. The design also accommodates both 29” and 27.5” wheels, and can be built with a geared drivetrain or as a singlespeed. To achieve this level of adaptability, slider dropouts became an essential feature.
A frame built for exploration – capable, adaptable, and ready for long journeys on and off the road.