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Overview

Muli Cycles produces compact cargo bikes designed for urban use, featuring small wheels and lengths around 1.95 meters for easy maneuverability in cities.¹⁴⁶ The company manufactures in Cologne, Germany, combining manual labor and robotics with a focus on local production.¹⁵ It offers both pedal (Muskel) and electric (Motor, e-Muli) variants targeted at city dwellers needing versatile transport.²⁷⁸

History

Muli Cycles was founded in 2017 in Cologne, Germany, focusing on compact cargo bikes as an alternative to industry conventions.¹ The company produces its bikes locally in the city center.¹⁴ Key models include the pedal-powered Muli Muskel and e-Muli with Pendix e-drive.²⁵⁸

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Muli Muskel	Compact pedal cargo bike	$3,000 - $4,500
Muli Motor st	Electric compact cargo bike	$5,500 - $6,500
e-Muli	Compact e-cargo bike with Pendix drive	$4,500 - $6,000

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in the center of Cologne, Germany, using manual work combined with robots.¹⁴⁵ Production is 100% made in Germany.⁵

Notable Products

Muli Muskel - Pedal-powered compact cargo bike with lively handling on flat terrain and direct maneuverability.
Muli Motor st - Electric version with versatile use, compact dimensions, and standard lighting from Busch + Müller.
e-Muli - Compact e-cargo bike approximately 1.95m long, suitable for elevators and urban transport.

Reputation

Muli Cycles is praised by reviewers for its compact size, light weight, great handling, and versatility as an urban cargo bike.²⁶⁷ The small-wheel design enables easy city navigation and fun riding.²⁷ Some note minor issues like a rickety kickstand, but overall it delivers strong value for the price in a small package.⁷

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