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- Page 1 VERSION DE 2024.1 Translation of the original operating manual muli Muskel...
- Page 2 Muskel VERSION DE 2024.1 Translation of the original operating manual muli Muskel 15 17 Frames Basket Chainring Down tube Basket cover Chain/Belts Head tube basket plugs Crank set Top tube load Tires Pedal Steering tube Rims Stem Steering linkage...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing steering linkage 3.2.1 Installing pedals 3.2.2 Installing the bell 3.2.3 Before the first ride Adjust the muli Muskel to the riders 3.3.1 Get to know the muli Muskel 3.3.2 Before every ride Printed on 100% recycling paper, FSC ®... - Page 4 Braking system Operate the brakes 4.4.1 Legal notice Brake the disc brakes 4.4.2 Check the brakes 4.4.3 Gearshift on the muli Muskel Operating the gearshift 4.5.1 Adjust the gearshift 4.5.2 Chain and chain guard Chain wear 4.6.1 Tightening the chain 4.6.2...
- Page 5 TO COMPACTNESS, IT IS CARGO BIKE AND EVERYDAY BIKE IN ONE. The muli invented the compact cargo bike class. With a length of only 195 cm it is exactly as long as a normal bicycle. Moreo- ver, muli sets new standard in terms of sustainability - the...
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Page 6: Safety
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Page 7: General Information On
The manual contains all the important information for the end- user of the muli Muskel. However, it does not convey the skills → Check on regular basis whether a more of professional bike mechanics. -
Page 8: Proper Use
The information on maintenance and servicing as well as on child in the seat may weight a maximum of 22kg. These the proper operation of the muli Muskel in this manual are part load limits may not be exceeded. ... -
Page 9: Safety Instructions
Please contact the muli cycles Sales Department if needed. → Use your muli Muskel only if you are familiar with its handling and its functions. Practice driving on peaceful and traffic-free roads until you feel confident and that you can control the muli Muskel. -
Page 10: Statutory Requirements
WARNING! Risk of falling and injury Overloading the muli Muskel can lead to material For the use of muli Muskel on public roadways you must meet the statutory requirements of the county where you want to failure and functional impairment of important components. -
Page 11: About Your Muli Muskel
About your muli Muskel... -
Page 12: Frame Number
The respective load limits for the individual load handling points may be restricted further by the use recommendation of the component manufacturer. The maximum permissible total weight of the muli Muskel is 200 kg. These 200kg thus form the permissible framework for the fol-... -
Page 13: Example For Load Distribution
02 ABOUT YOUR MULI MUSKEL Example for load distribution MAX. PERMISSIBLE 2.2.1 TOTAL WEIGHT 200 kg EXAMPLE A 80 kg rider + 25 kg dead weight of the muli Muskel (Fig. 3) MAX. WEIGHT MAX. According to the maximum permissible total weight DRIVER BASKET LOAD of 200 kg here maximum 95 kg can be loaded (200 kg... -
Page 14: Information On Suspension Seatpost
100 kg rider + 25 kg dead weight of the muli Muskel The suspension seatpost, which functions as configuration option for the muli Muskel, is equipped with a spring for a max- (Fig. 4) imum rider weight of 85 kg. -
Page 15: Information On Usage
02 ABOUT YOUR MULI MUSKEL Information on usage Information on child seat 2.3.1 The muli Muskel is not permissible for the installation of the Handlebar or top tube child seats. The muli Muskel is not approved for installation of child seats for frame mounting. -
Page 16: Vibration Loads
Key rim lock 2.3.6 Your muli Muskel is equipped with an AXA rim lock on the rear wheel. On the key there is a number using which a key can be reordered if lost. Note this number at the end of this manual in the specified rim or another place. -
Page 17: Before Use
Before use... -
Page 18: Unpacking Muli Muskel
WARNING! Risk of falling and injury For installation fold out the double leg stand in order Unprepared use can result in falling and serious to put the muli Muskel on it (see Chapter 4.14.1 “Use injuries. double leg stand”). →... - Page 19 03 BEFORE USE 03 BEFORE USE FIG.10 Self-locking nut M8 FIG.11 Counter nut M8 Washer Eyebolt with 2x pressed-in sliding bushes Axial ball bearing Extension with 1x pressed-in sliding bushes Washer Screws M8 Tighten the counter nut with a 6 mm Allen key and a 13 mm open-end spanner such that the handlebars can be easily turned (Fig.
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Page 20: Installing Pedals
03 BEFORE USE 03 BEFORE USE Installing pedals 3.2.2 CAUTION! Risk of damage A loose or crooked pedal can damage the thread. → Make sure not to jam the pedal when screwing it in. → Check the tight fitting of the pedal after 100 km ride. -
Page 21: Installing The Bell
Perform a function test after making all the adjust- ments. For this follow the instructions in section “Before every ride”. With the following settings adjust the muli Muskel to you as the rider: Handlebar height (see Chapter 4.3.1 “Adjust the handlebar height”),... -
Page 22: Get To Know The Muli Muskel
Slow, hesitant start makes it difficult to maintain the balance. Make your initial ride on a route which → Keep in mind the great width of the muli Muskel with allows for good straight driving without tight curves. the basket unfolded. -
Page 23: Before Every Ride
Chapter 4.12 “Cargo basket”. safe and correct fastening. Carry out these checks even if you have left the muli Muskel unattended only for a short time! The quick release wing of the front wheel must be closed with strong hand pressure and positioned parallel to the fork tube (see Ch. -
Page 24: Components
Have the points checked by a specialist workshop. Make sure that the handlebar and the steering linkage have no play, by lifting the muli Muskel by the handle- bar. If you ride with child seat and want to transport children, check the child seat before the ride for damages. -
Page 25: Handlebar And Stem
Pull the handlebar upwards, above, as needed for your desired riding position but never beyond the maximum extension (Fig. 23). The muli Muskel has a heigh-adjustable stem adapter using which the handlebar height can be adjusted up to 10 cam with Tighten the quick release again. -
Page 26: Align The Shift And Brake Levers To The Handlebar
In addition to height adjustment the stem adapter also makes it possible to turn the handlebar sideways by 90° and to make Turn the shift and the muli Muskel even compacter for parking – for example in a brake lever in the hallway (Fig. 28). - Page 27 04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS CAUTION! Risk of damage Only in the the top position can the handlebar be turned in and out again. Forceful turning on the handlebar, if it is not in the top position, can lead to bending and breaking of the stem adapter. →...
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Page 28: Adjust The Bearing Clearance Of The Steering Tube
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Steering linkage The steering linkage translates the steering movement of the handlebar to the front wheel. It is connected with the boom on the steering tube and the boom on the fork via a ball joint and a swivel joint. -
Page 29: Steering Resistance
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS The counter nuts are glued in place with liquid screw lock at the factory. Therefore, also apply the corre- sponding screw lock before tightening the counter nuts again. Re-tighten the counter nuts on both sides with a 17 mm open-ended spanner. -
Page 30: Saddle
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Saddle WARNING! Risk of falling and injury Never forget to firmly counter the flat nut K with the Set seat height self-locking nut S! Otherwise you risk the loosening 4.3.1 of screws during the ride which could result in dangerous falling. -
Page 31: Set Seat Width
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS INCORRECT CORRECT FIG.35 FIG.36 DETERMINE THE OPTIMAL SEAT HEIGHT → Sit on the saddle and place one leg with the heel on the pedal. The pedal is in the deepest position. In the optional seat height (Fig. 37): FIG.37 ... -
Page 32: Braking System
5 m Allen key by 2-3 turns (Fig. 38). Make sure that the screw is not fully unscrewed. The muli Muskel has two hydraulic disc brakes on front and rear wheel that are independent from each other. -
Page 33: Operate The Brakes
They are wear parts and must be replaced on regular ment or you have previously ridden bikes with a basis. Resin pads from Shimano are installed on muli Muskel. back pedal, carefully get used to the brake system and the brake behaviour of the muli Muskel. -
Page 34: Gearshift On The Muli Muskel
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Gearshift on the muli Muskel When replacing the brake linings or other parts of the brake system use exclusively original spare A Shimano Alfine 8-gear or 11-gear hub gear is installed on the muli Muskel. parts of the component manufacturer! The currently shifted gear can be read on the display on the shift lever. -
Page 35: Adjust The Gearshift
Both markings must be precisely face to face in the fourth or sixth gears (Fig. 43). Stop turning when both yellow markings are once again on the same level (Fig. 44). Switch on the muli Muskel: With Alfine 8-gear hub gear into the fourth gear. -
Page 36: Chain And Chain Guard
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Chain and chain guard Chain protection “Chainrunner” is installed on the muli Muskel. It consists of a slotted hose which lies Chain wear on the entire chain and turns rotates with the chain 4.6.1 around the chainring. The initial soft crackling The chain is under constant stress when pedalling. -
Page 37: Belt Drive And Frame Lock
Determine the correct belt tension with the help of the Gates Carbon Drive™ Mobile App or manual. If your muli Muskel is equipped with belt drive (Gates Carbon Drive System), the belt replaces the conventional chain. To determine using the App, follow the instructions in the App. -
Page 38: Frame Lock
Frame lock 10-13Nm. 4.7.2 To replace the belt in case of damages or after wearing out you must open the frame lock on the muli Muskel. Ö CAUTION! Risk of damage If the thread in the frame is damaged the entire frame may be unsuitable. -
Page 39: Lighting System
This way you can ensure that you do not Tighten the adjusting screw again. forget the turning on of the light in poor weather conditions or upcoming darkness. The muli Muskel has the following lighting components: Two dynamo lights ... -
Page 40: Cargo Basket
The basket consists of two basket wings separated from each other that are connected with the steel frames of the muli Muskel at the bottom via pivot bearing. The basket floor is therefore not a continuous surface but rather divided in the centre. -
Page 41: Loading And Load Securing
CAUTION! Risk of damage The cargo basket of the muli Muskel is not a rigid construction, but rather a moving part. Improper use, forceful tugging or pressing on the basket... -
Page 42: Transporting Children In The Cargo Basket
Muskel secure on its own when getting in and out. → Get help from a person who firmly holds the muli Muskel while you sit or lift the child out of the cargo basket. → Have the children transported in the cargo basket to always wear a suitable bike helmet and always buckle up the children. -
Page 43: Tighten The Basket Cover
04 COMPONENTS 04 COMPONENTS Tighten the basket cover 4.9.5 The basket cover on the front and rear side of the basket are made of waterproof textile. Small and large pockets are mounted on the inside which provide storage space. The textiles can loose in tension somewhat over time and due to heavy use. -
Page 44: Optional Accessories For The Cargo Basket
Custom-made 4.10.1 The tires from Schwalbe, installed on your muli Muskel as of the construction year 2020, are custom-made. These tires CAUTION! Risk of damage! have a higher maximum load capacity than otherwise com-... -
Page 45: Double Leg Stand
→ Do not seat on the saddle of the muli Muskel with double leg stand unfolded. The muli Muskel has a robust double leg stand with which the FIG.55 muli Muskel can be parked tipping-proof. The tires on the muli Muskel are selected with rela-... -
Page 46: Maintenance
The double leg stand can support loads of up to 80 kg . This means that in the park position with unfolded stands the muli Muskel can be loaded with up to maximum 55 kg so as not to exceed the maximum load baring capacity of the double leg stand. -
Page 47: Collisions And Accidents
Collisions and high stress can weaken and damage the muli → Regularly clean your muli Muskel with water and a soft Muskel. Often the damages after a sever shock or falling are rag. not immediately noticeable. The chain must be serviced on regular basis in order to reduce... -
Page 48: Inspection
Muskel because they have reached their service life. The muli Muskel must be serviced in a specialist workshop at regular intervals (Inspection). The specialist workshop detects damages and worn out components and ensures a profes- sional repair. - Page 49 05 MAINTENANCE 05 MAINTENANCE Other Other Compo- Compo- Activity inter- Activity inter- nent nent vals vals Brake test while Bearing play stationary Pedal checked regular bearing Check pad Re-grease Brakes thickness regular Crank Tighten screws Replace brake fluid Check and grease Check for Brake lines...
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Page 50: Recommended Screw Torques
05 MAINTENANCE 05 MAINTENANCE Recommended screw torques Other Compo- Activity inter- nent vals Component Connection Torques Check screw Stem – connection Clamping screws 6 - 8 Nm handlebar mount Stand Check for Stem - friction on the Clamping screws 6 Nm Shaft mounting tire Stem adapter... -
Page 51: Disposal
Protective plate Mounting screw 5 Nm The tires and tubes of your muli Muskel also consist of valua- ble raw materials and can be recycled. Schwalbe has imple- mented its own recycling system in 2023 so that your old tires and tubes can be returned via the bike shops. -
Page 52: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
The requirement for our obliga- We hereby declare that the machine specified below, by tion to indemnify is that the use and maintenance of the muli reason of its design and construction and in the version... -
Page 53: Legal Notice
Legal notice BA-EX-01 V24.1 ©muli cycles GmbH Widdersdorfer Str. 190 50825 Köln Text and graphics muli cycles GmbH Technical editing PlusDocu GmbH Layout Friederike Wolf, Frieder Oelze Photography Tim Kaiser... - Page 54 This is your muli Muskel manual. Please read it carefully and keep it safe. If for incomprehensible reasons you decide to resell your muli, please hand over this manual to the next user. We wish you lots of fun with the muli Muskel - every day! www.muli-cycles.de/en...
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