After a relatively quiet period for Müsing in recent years, Ditmar Bayer's bike manufacturer is now really stepping on the gas. With Andi Heimerdinger as the new designer and developer, Müsing has brought an experienced man on board. In recent years, Heimerdinger has developed bikes for Steppenwolf and Rose, among others. This signature can also be seen on the new Müsing fullys.
New race hardtail with upside-down fork
Heimerdinger has also worked on the hardtail segment. The latest horse in the Müsing stable is the Specter 9, a thoroughbred 29er carbon hardtail for racers. Müsing is launching the Specter 9 in a "Limited Edition" for the time being. Special feature: The new RS-1 upside-down fork damps the front of both Specter models, while the top version is equipped with 1x11 XX1 gears from SRAM.
Carbon chassis with thousands of colour options
The solid, stylish carbon fibre frame weighs around 1150 grams and comes as standard with a locking headset from Acros to prevent you from ramming the gear levers into the top tube in the event of a fall. The steerer tube of the RS-1 fork is housed in a 100 mm short head tube and the chainstays are 435 mm long. With four frame heights (15-21''), you have a free choice of colours: As you would expect from Müsing, you can choose from a huge range of colours and combine your own frame colour and sticker colour. The seat angle is nice and steep at 74 degrees, while the head angle of the Specter 29er is 70 degrees.
Old basic idea, newly realised
In the past, the Müsing range of bikes with more suspension travel was very limited. This is set to change with the "Petrol" trio. The three fullys are based on the same rear suspension system with the shock under the top tube. The following three models will be available from Müsing in future:
- Petrol 5: All Mountain with 150 mm stroke in 27.5 inch
- Petrol 3: Trail bike with 130 mm stroke in 29 inches
- Petrol 7: Super Enduro with 170 mm stroke in 27.5 inches
Classic All Mountain: Müsing Petrol 5
The Petrol 5 is the entry into the new Fully line - as a classic All Mountain with 150 millimetres of travel and 27.5 inch wheels. It uses almost the same frame as the Petrol 7. With a 66.5 degree head angle, steep 75 degree seat angle and compact geometry, it offers a modern riding position that allows for effective climbing. At first glance, the look is reminiscent of old Rose models. However, according to Heimerdinger, the damper characteristic curve should be significantly less progressive. In order to prevent sagging - which we had often criticised in the Rose rear triangle - more "anti-squat" and better weight distribution (steep seat angle) were taken into account. The aluminium rocker is also the same as on the Petrol 7 and will be anodised black as standard. The Petrol 5 will be available from Müsing in two suspension variants: one with Fox models (Fox 34 and CTD shock) and one with a Rock Shox setup (Pike and Monarch Air shock). The price range will extend from around 2000 to 4000 euros. As with all Müsing models, you can choose between countless colour variants for the frame and the stickers.
Trail bike in 29 inch: Petrol 3
For those who prefer to tour with large wheels, the Petrol 3 is a 29er all-mountain bike with 130 millimetre wheels. The trail bike has a lighter tube set and the aluminium frame weighs around 2.7 kilos (without shock). With the same rocker, the touring fully has a steering angle of 68 degrees, while the steep seat angle of 75 degrees guarantees relaxed climbing. With 445 millimetre long chainstays, the Petrol 3 handles smoothly.
Super-Enduro: Petrol 7
On top of this, Müsing has added the Super Enduro Petrol 7 weighing less than 14 kilos with the XX1 from SRAM. During initial ride tests in Willingen, the plush suspension showed its potential. Nevertheless, the prototype (seat angle 75 degrees) was still easy to pedal, at least with the platform engaged on steep climbs. The stiff aluminium frame comes with a 66° steering angle. This means that the Petrol 7 is also suitable for trips to the bike park. The frame weight is around 3.1 kilos (without shock).
According to Heimerdinger, the characteristic curve should be very flat at the beginning, but become "nicely progressive" at the end. The Petrol 7 is also available with two suspension setups, one from Fox and one from Rock Shox. Nevertheless, Müsing allows individual parts to be configured according to personal preferences. The Petrol 7 is also available in the full range of colours, as the bikes are painted directly at Müsing.
