Müsing didn't want to take part in the test at first - that would have been a shame, because the aluminium racer, which is pleasingly light for this price class, has its qualities. The reason for the hesitation: The frame was supposed to make way for a lighter successor this spring, but due to delivery delays, this is now coming later. You won't make a mistake with the "old" Onroad Lite. The well-made frame is extremely stable, internally routed cables and press-fit bottom bracket are state of the art. A plus point is the opulent equipment, which otherwise only mail order companies can manage. Shimano's Ultegra groupset is complemented by Citec 3000 wheels, a favourite among frequent riders, with a slightly cheaper rim that stutters slightly but controllably on the front wheel when braking. Parts from Ritchey's lightweight WCS series and top Conti tyres round off the positive impression.
Price 1,599 Euro
Weight 8.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops / construction kit
Reference/Info www.muesing-bikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,505/536/90 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48 to 64, 2 cm each (58)
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 585/560/184 mm plus 11 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/50 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 584/389 mm/1.50
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No Name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (53/39 t, press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Citec 3000 Aero/Continental Grand Prix 4000S
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS Logic 2/Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Ritchey WCS/Ritchey WCS (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means an extremely race-like riding position, 1.60 an extremely comfortable riding position. A typical sporty position is in the range of 1.44 to 1.49.
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