Jan 29, 2010

Another Cargo Bike Announcement - Yuba Mundo

Alright folks, along with our traditional "bakfiet" style cargo bikes from Joe-Bike, we are very excited to offer another style of cargo bike - the "long tail" styled Mundo.

Similar to the Xtracycle Freeradical and Radish, the Mundo places the cargo behind the rider - instead of in front like the Joe-Bike.  What separates the Mundo from the Xtracycle is the weight capacity available - 250lbs. for Xtracycle - 440lbs. for the Mundo.

More important though is that the Mundo is welded together as a complete frameset (as seen in the photo), whereas the Xtracycle is an added-on kit to an existing regular bike.  Having owned an Xtracycle Freeradical kit I can tell you that there was a considerable amount of flex and twisting when the bike was even lightly loaded with cargo and the Mundo should have none of those issues due to the one-piece frameset.

Also available for the Mundo are these great bags, babyseats (you can put 2 of them on the bike), a padded deck for carrying your friends around - as well as a front rack for maximum cargo capacity.

The bike comes standard with fenders, 21-speeds, 48-spoke wheelset, and v-brakes.  There are disc brake tabs available if you want to upgrade to disc brakes too.

Once we are open (soon, very soon!), come on by and check out this very cool vehicle replacement option.

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