The cheapest bike in the test is not only respectable in terms of price. Müsing would have achieved an even better result with higher quality components - which would have been possible within the price range of up to € 1,700. But even so, apart from the comparatively high weight, there are only a few points of criticism. The neatly finished aluminium frame with press-fit bottom bracket is well protected against the rigours of off-road use with its black anodised surface.
The Tektro V-brakes prove to be a good choice, although they are somewhat difficult to modulate and their braking power kicks in quite abruptly. However, the extreme brake pad wear in the wet is annoying. There was no functional difference between the Shimano "105" gears and the more expensive "Ultegra" gears. The only thing that is not up to date is the simple seat post with screw-in clamp.
Price1,329 Euro
Weight: 9,3 Kilo
Reference/Info: Müsing GmbH, telephone 02680/989360, www.muesing-bikes.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,692/685/91 g
Frame sizes**: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 cm; seat/steering angle: 73°/72°
Seat/top/head tube: 565/555/140 mm plus 5 mm headset cover
Wheelbase/caster: 1,010/64 mm
Stack/Reach/STR ***: 555/388 mm/1.43
Equipment
Fork: Columbus
Steering bearing: Acros, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes: Tektro RX5 (mini V-brake)
Gears/bottom bracket: Shimano 105 (50/34 t.)
Wheels/tyres: Mavic Aksium/ Racing Ralph
Handlebar/stem: Ritchey Pro/FSA OS160
Saddle/post: Ritchey Comp/FSA SL-280 (31.6 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test frame size greased; ***Stack/Reach: projected vertical or horizontal measurement from centre of bottom bracket to top of headset cap; STR: (Stack to Reach) values between 1.45 and 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable.
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