With the new Muga, Orbea is expanding its line-up with a completely new model series — for cyclists who want to be out and about in the city as well as off the beaten track. It combines the characteristics of a full-suspension mountain bike with the everyday practicality of an SUV bike. The equipment and the chassis concept are geared towards requirements that are suitable for both city rides and tours over rough terrain.
Herzstück des elektrischen Antriebs im Muga ist der Performance Line CX (Gen5). Damit setzen die Spanier in ihren urbanen Mittelmotor-Bikes erstmals einen Antrieb von Bosch ein, während beim Orbea Diem und Orbea Kemen Motoren von Shimano zum Einsatz kommen. Die gGemeinsamkeit aller Modelle findet sich dann beim Akku: auch beim neuen Muga ist dieser fest im Unterrohr integriert und je nach Modell mit 600 Wh oder 750 Wh Kapazität erhältlich. Zusätzlich besteht die Möglichkeit, Boschs kompakten PowerMore Range-Extender mit weiteren 250 Wattstunden Kapazität am Flaschenhalter anzubringen.
The centrepiece of the electric drive in the Muga is the Performance Line CX (Gen5). This is the first time that the Spaniards have used a Bosch drive in their urban mid-motor bikes, while the Orbea Diem and Orbea Kemen use Shimano motors. The common feature of all models can be found in the battery: it is also firmly integrated in the down tube of the new Muga and is available with a capacity of 600 Wh or 750 Wh, depending on the model. There is also the option of attaching Bosch’s compact PowerMore range extender with a further 250 watt hours of capacity to the bottle cage.
Full suspension and fully equipped
Orbea’s suspension is based on a concept that has its origins in the Spanish company’s mountain bikes. The frame has 115 millimetres of suspension travel at the rear, supplemented by a 120 millimetre air suspension fork at the front. Both elements are designed to effectively dampen bumps such as those encountered on cobblestones, gravel paths or forest trails. A FOX damper with lockout function allows the suspension to be set more rigidly if required, in order to be more efficient on flat roads. The geometry of the frame and the wheel sizes — 29 inch at the front, 27.5 inch at the rear — are aimed at a combination of riding stability and manoeuvrability. A total of four frame sizes are available.
For everyday use, the Muga is equipped with a carrier system. The rear pannier rack can carry up to 30 kilograms and is compatible with various mounting systems, such as MIK or Ortlieb QL 3.1. A front pannier rack is also available as an option, which can carry up to 10 kilograms. The standard mudguards prevent dirt and water splashes and are specially designed for the wide tyres. For additional accessories such as bottle cages, locks or the aforementioned range extender, the Muga frame offers additional mounting options. In addition, the Muga 20 and Muga 30 models are approved for use with a trailer.
Safety ex works
The equipment also includes an integrated lighting system that fulfils the requirements of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and activates automatically in the dark. In addition to the Supernova Starstream front headlight, which is cleverly integrated into the handlebars or the front carrier, the Muga has an all-round position light for better visibility in road traffic. The rear light, on the other hand, also has a brake light function.
But it’s not just the lighting that is relevant to safety. That’s why the Muga is compatible with Bluetooth trackers such as Bosch Connect, AirTag and Tile Mate — invisibly concealed in the frame. The Bosch Flow app can also be used to lock the bike digitally: the smartphone becomes a key and automatically deactivates the motor when it is removed.
Model variants of the Muga
Orbea offers the Muga in three versions, which differ in terms of the drive and gears, among other things. The Muga 10 is equipped with a belt drive and a fully automatic Enviolo hub gear. The Muga 20 uses an electronic Shimano Cues derailleur gear system and the Muga 30 relies on its mechanical version. All three models will be available in three colour variants from the start of sales: Metallic Rust – Diamond Black, Ivory White – Black and Blue Stone – Diamond Black.
