Radkutsche Musketier - the reliable cargo bike for everyone.

Flexible, eco-friendly and hard as nails

Our Musketier provides a convenient mix of comfortable cargo transportion and sustainable mobility. Notable is our flexibility in rig customization and modular varieties: Whether a delivery person, craftsman or city logistician, the Musketier gets your cargo from A to B with ease and convenience. Our customers have had success in other spheres as well, for example fashioning mobile crêpe stands and multi-purpose market bikes.

Did you know a Musketier frame is welded in Bodelshausen, and assembled in Nehren? Find out more.

Features

Solid steel frame

Solid steel frame

Description

If you are looking to gear up with two- or three-wheeled functionality, you need a hand-crafted steel frame that has personality. In contrast to aluminium and carbon frames, our steel is a cool and high-tech product.

Steel vs. Aluminum frames

Steel is tough! Our frame promises incredible yield strength with a significant level of elasticity. It is one for the keeping.
The strength of our steel frame allows for a thinner mainframe. TIG welding technoology makes our frame just light – or even lighter – than those made of aluminium. Until recently it was necessary to
Our steel frame has a considerable load-bearing capacity, making stress fractures less common than in aluminium builds.
A steel frame, less rigid than aluminium, rides comfortably. This is especially notable during long trips over asphalt.

Fork

Fork

Our fork, especially designed for cargo bikes, is tough and stable. Through the long fork tubes which practically reach the handlebars, the head tube is barely burdened and thus permits more weight.

Loading area

Loading area

The usable loading area is always at least the size of a Euro pallet (1200x800 mm), the supporting surface of the base plate is 1000x755 mm. Various superstructures can be screwed onto this. The superstructures can be up to 1600 mm long. All our superstructures can hold one Euro pallet at least.

Motor

Motor

We equip our bikes with a high-capacity, 250 Watt eZee geared hub motor, specially developed for cargo bikes. Geared hub motors have the advantage of minimal wearing, high efficiency and long lifespan. In addition to the gas throttle that comes with the bike, our new system has a continuous 5-speed shifter with electric steering assistance that transfers your pedaling energy upon take-off for an easier and quicker start.

Enviolo Cargo

Enviolo Cargo

Description

The Enviolo N380x gear hub is as easy and smooth as adjusting the volume on your radio, in turn maximizing the rider's experience and performance. The combination of a slim switch handle and a display with an orange-colored bicyclist makes shifting intuitive and easier than ever. It is the perfect gear hub for those who desire a continuous, easier and more comfortable ride, and also for those looking for easier and less restricting solutions to conventional gear-shifting.

Advantages of the Nuvinci 380

Simpler assemblage and installation
Continuous shifting without kicks or delays, even during intense pedaling
A greater gear ratio range than many conventional shifting systems (up to 380%)
Frictionless, quick to respond, dependable und totally soundless
Practically maintenance-free
Ideal for E-Bikes: Lighter shifting leads to more active and engaged shifting for the rider; which in turn means more efficient energy use, a longer range and battery life, and less abrasion on motor and gear components.

Battery

The standard battery of the MUSKETIER is 23 Ah (835 Wh). Furthermore, the rider may choose to employ two batteries simultaneously, allowing for a maximum capacity of 46 Ah. As a general rule we install Samsung or Panasonic cells with a nominal voltage of 37V, or an end-of-charge voltage of 42V.

Brakes

Brakes

There are three different brake systems available for the Musketier.

Our standard: the Tektro Twin with 203mm brake discs. These can be easily locked via a small hand lever (hydraulic), so that if the bike stops, it can simply be braked.

Our Magura upgrade: the Magura BIG brakes with 210mm brake discs. The brake pads of the BIG are larger and grip more powerfully. In addition, the Magura brakes are equipped with the Fahrwerker parking brake.

Our Fahrwerker upgrade: the most powerful brake system incl. parking brake comes from Fahrwerker. The brake pads are also extremely durable.

Fenders

We offer the option to equip your Musketier with original front- and back SKS fenders. A framelock can also be installed on the front fender mounts.

LED lights

LED lights

Guiding you in the dark is the Busch & Müller Lumotec Lyt 6-42V DC LED headlight.

Back lights include two "Axa blueline 80" reflectors with heavy-duty LEDs.

Tires

Tires

The standard tyres of the Musketeer are high-quality Continental tyres for Musketier 24'' x 2.4, with puncture protection and reflector strips. The profile and the optics are clearly robust.. The Continental tyre has a printed reflector strip on the sidewall and thus complies with the StVZO. The tyre is not only very puncture-proof, but the stable carcass also makes it more stable and extremely durable.

Frame size

Frame size

Our bike is made to fit the needs of diverse riders. With our 50cm frame size and standard seat post, riders up to 195 cm tall (6 ft. 5 in.) can ride in comfort.

Width

With our wider, but much more durable wheels with Crosshub hubs, we have a total width of 110cm. This allows you to get through even narrow bollards, but the wheels require much less maintenance.

On request, we can also install the narrow Bitex hubs, so that our Musketeer is just under one metre at 99.7 cm.

Lacking its own definition of what comprises a bicycle, German law has orientated itself to the treaty of the Vienne Convention on Road Traffic, according to which 'cycle' means "any vehicle which has at least two wheels and is propelled solely by the muscular energy of the persons on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals or hand-cranks." This definition includes single- and multiple-lane cargo bikes. In any case, there are two relevant legal restrictions:

Maximum size: Width, one meter for single-lane / two meters for multiple-lane bicycles; Height 2,50m (~8 ft. 2 in.); and Length 4m (~13 ft.) is permissible (see § 63 and § 32 StVZO).

Source: http://www.eradhafen.de/basics/rechte-und-pflichten/regeln-fur-lastenrader

Technical Data

Standard model

Frame	Robust steel frame, hand-welded
Fork	Stable double bridge fork
Gear hub	Continuous Enviolo Extreme shifting
Brakes	Hydraulic disc brake pads
Wheels	Heavy-duty 24" downhill wheels with cargo hubs und reinforced spokes
Length	2,62 m (8 ft. 7 in.)
Width	1066 mm with Crosshub / 1000 mm with Bitex hub
Height	depending on set-up
Unladen weight	68 Kg (150lb.)
Maximum permissible total weight	300 Kg (661 lb.)
Color	Impact-resistant powder coating; Standard: green/black; RAL colors optional
Tyres	Continental tyre for Musketier 24'' x 2.4, with puncture protection and reflector stripes. Specially developed for cargo bikes.
lighting system	Front light Busch+Müller DOPP E + 2x rear light AXA Blueline

Muskebox

Description

Now with 9mm carbon-sandwich-panels, our new Muskebox transports your freight from A to B safely and easily. The lockable Muskebox is also available with thermal lining for transporting perishable wares.
Internal dimensions: (LxWxH) 127cm x 83cm x 127 cm

Tricycle with box for delivery of parcels and goods in cities, standing on a bridge with the driver in front

+ Thermo-layer

The Muskebox can also be furnished with a passive thermo-layer. This insulatation is anywhere between 20-80mm on the interior walls.

Orange Tricycle from Radkutsche with isolated box for transport of cooled goods through the city

Platform

Description

Whether cases of fruit and vegetables, or boxes of wine and toolboxes - it all fits on our MUSKETIER platform! The bed hinge allows for quick and effortless loading.

Cargo bike from Radkutsche with 3 wheels and open aluminium build up for transport of larger goods

Cargo bike by Radkutsche GmbH with 3 wheels and open aluminium construction for transporting larger goods

+ Front seat

The platform also enables additional passenger transportation. Up to two people can fit on the comfortable bench seat and there is still plenty of storage space for additional cargo. This makes our Musketier a multi-purpose vehicle for a wide range of uses.

Rickshaw

Description

After years of experience driving rickshaws, we designed the Radkutsche variation to meet the demand of every undertaking: Drivers make smooth headway; passengers experience one-of-a-kind expeditions; and ample advertising space gives you the recognition you are seeking.

Our rickshaw is an eye-catcher with maximal driving pleasure. We equip our rickschaws with high-tech and hand-made components: From continuous shifting to LED lighting and hydraulic disc brakes, our rickschaw offers everything that a human-powered vehicle needs, both today and in the future. Furthermore, we offer canopy cover printing -- a profitable design option. Indeed, our attention to detail makes riding in this rickshaw a delight. Additionally, we offer a high-power motor to manage those long, inclined mileage without any problems.

Caretaker

Description

Three-wheeled cargo bike from Radkutsche for waste and leaf collection

Three-wheeled cargo bike from Radkutsche GmbH for waste and leaf collection

Mobile coffee stand

Description

Our coffee bike gives new meaning to "Coffee to go" -- and new competition for other coffee shops. Cater with a hot cup of joe anywhere and in a unique way -- in pedestrian zones and parks, or next to civil service buildings and large office complexes.

Whether you ride solo or as part of a franchise, realize your mobile coffee shop dream! Life is too short for crappy coffee.

A white cargo bike with custom build-up for transport and tastings of wine in the alb, standing infront of an old building from wood

A red cargo bike with three wheels stands in front of a grey building with a catering structure and a sunshade.

A orange cargo bike with three wheels stands in front of a busy caffee area with wooden gastro build-up and sun screen

Colors

Variety of colors

The cargotrike MUSKETIER comes in the standard Radkutsche green, but can also be customized with any RAL color (http://www.ralcolor.com/). Try it out with our MUSKETIER Customizer!

Build one of a kind

With our Customizer you can construct a unique, hand-assembled MUSKETIER – entirely suited to your wants and needs.

We would also be happy to advise you personally: +49 7473 5021212

Customize your bike