It's hard to find a cheaper entry into the new world of electronic shifting at the moment: With complete Ultegra Di2 gearing, stiff wheels from Citec and WCS components from Ritchey, the Onroad TPR Di2 enters the ring for a price that even makes some mail order companies gulp. This is possible because Müsing has chosen a cheaply produced aluminium frame as the basis for its economy offer. The black anodised tubular composite is a sober tool in the best sense of the word. Cleanly polished weld seams in the front area of the frame triangle contrast with rather coarse weld beads on the saddle nodes and bottom bracket, which naturally has no effect on handling. Thanks to high stiffness values, the bike is reassuringly stable on the road. Only in terms of damping and weight are certain concessions unavoidable.
Price 2,299 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available in Specialised trade
Reference/Info www.muesing-bikes.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,551/529/89 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/550/165 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 980/51 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 566/388 mm/1.46
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing No-name, top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (50/34 t, press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Citec 3000 Aero/Schwalbe Ultremo ZX
Handlebar/stem Ritchey WCS
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Ritchey WCS (27.2 mm)
* The frameset accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall rating.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size greased.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (Stack to Reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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