As previously discussed, Koba is a desirable, but highly enigmatic Japanese brand that makes (made?) bicycle accessories such as sidestands. In fact, until recently, sidestands appear to have been their only known product.
This changed last Sunday, when I had the chance to come across another Koba accessory: A Koba package rack. A Google search reveals that Koba, if they still exist, is pretty well known for this design, with at least one Indian bike parts maker producing "Koba-Style" package racks.
Construction of this rack seemed particularly solid, although the rat-trap was gone. You can still see the wear marks in the flat chrome, where the trap arm use to contact the rest of the rack.
If any readers know more about the Koba company, please let me know.
I have one kona rack which is NOS.
Maybe I can ask Mr. Chong, who sold this NOS rack to me, to find more info. about this rack.
SAM
President of the Classic Cycling Hong Kong
Posted by: Chu Kin Hang | February 23, 2010 at 12:12 AM