Tag Archives: Cargo Bike

Sometimes I Forget…

Sometimes I forget. Often actually. And it’s easy to do because I’m on it everyday. What I’m talking about is my bike, or at east one of them. Specifically I am talking about the Mundo and how long it is (or at least how different it is from most other bikes); that it is aContinue reading “Sometimes I Forget…”

Cargo Bike Revolution

The below trailer was forwarded to me by a fellow cargo-biker (thanks Max!). It’s the trailer to an upcoming documentary about cargo bikes in the US. It is so good for me to see this. While I generally get really good comments about the Mundo when I’m on it or loading it, and while aContinue reading “Cargo Bike Revolution”

R.I.P. Val Kleitz

 Image found here. I just learned that cargo biker Val Kleitz has passed away earlier this month at the young age of 51. I did not know Val, nor have I ever met him, but I felt like I knew him. I had seen many postings about him on the Internet in previous years andContinue reading “R.I.P. Val Kleitz”

Five Bikes on a Bike

Five bikes on a bike…sounds like there’s a pun here somewhere. Anyhow, this is a photo from virtual friend and fellow Mundo rider James, in Yokohama, Japan. He operates a bike rental business there and uses his Mundo to transport bikes. He posted this pic on his blog and I thought I’d re-post it. I’veContinue reading “Five Bikes on a Bike”

Home Built Cargo Bikes

As you can imagine I am always intrigued when I see other people being resourceful and carrying things on their bikes, especially when they are home-built. The above photos are of Ed and Eva. I’ve seen Ed riding around the neighborhood for a log time and today was riding past him as he waited outsideContinue reading “Home Built Cargo Bikes”

Gary Fisher on Bicycling

Firstly I just want to say that I am not trying to promo Gary Fisher bicycles with this short clip, but more specifically bicycles and bicycling in general. It is a clip of Gary Fisher talking passionately about bicycles (but of course promoting his own line of bikes). I just think it’s a great pro-bicycleContinue reading “Gary Fisher on Bicycling”

Delicate Load

This is awesome…I came across it at this Pakistani website (click to see other pictures of things carried on bikes). I carry eggs relatively frequently when I grocery shop (a dozen or two at a time) but if my calculations are correct–if a flat of eggs hold the same amount in Pakistan as it doesContinue reading “Delicate Load”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#281)…and a few comments

Things that were carried (and pulled) on this particular ride:  $121.47 in groceries and sundries, an 8lb. bag of dog food, 3L of red wine, and a gym bag full of wet clothes. A few comments:As stated over and over again (and over again) on this blog…I am not car-free, just car-lite, sometimes lighter thanContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#281)…and a few comments”

Restaurant on a Bike

Is it just me or is this really cool? I can’t remember where I found this image but I just came across it on my hard drive and thought I’d pass it along. Just another example of the usefulness of bikes. In the past I’ve posted on the taco bike, but that looks like aContinue reading “Restaurant on a Bike”

A Great Example

I came across this short video at Streetsblog. It’s really a great example of someone trying (and succeeding, in my eyes) to make a difference. Not only is he an avid cyclist, but in the cafe that he owns he offers indoor (yes, indoor) bike parking. He also says he opened his cafe to supportContinue reading “A Great Example”

No Car Necessary

George Bliss, co-owner of Hudson Urban Bicycles Photo Credit: Fred R. Conrad/New York Times The title of this post is taken directly from a July article in the New York Times titled, Hauling Cargo, No Car Necessary. It’s an inspiring article (and short video below) regarding, not surprisingly, cargo bikes. I’ve been interested in carryingContinue reading “No Car Necessary”

Something I Could Have Carried On My Bike

It’s funny that since owning a cargo bike I’ll see things that are being carried in a car or truck and think how it could have been carried on a bike. This is an example; it was a car I saw parked on my street this evening. The plywood may have been a challenge, thoughContinue reading “Something I Could Have Carried On My Bike”

Two More Beauties (and a something a little odd).

OK, first a couple things, and this is to my fellow Yuba Mundo riders out in the blogesphere. I am not planning on selling my Mundo, nor am I comparing these bikes to it…I love my Mundo and think they are truly unique and versatile bikes (not to mention the most comfortable bike I’ve ridden).Continue reading “Two More Beauties (and a something a little odd).”

A Real Beauty

If I were a wealthy guy–which I’m not–or if I had a disposable income–which I don’t–I’d buy one of these beauties. It’s a Batavus Personal Delivery Bike…looks like a shorter version of a cargo bike to me. Never rode one but have seen them in a bike shop in Toronto…they’re like a work of art.Continue reading “A Real Beauty”

In Praise of Cargo Bikes

This post is really in response to this article I came across at the Grist website. The catchy title of the article is initially drew my attention: Tricked-out cargo bikes give SUVs a run for their money. It’s a good article and basically just another thing to stroke your ego as a cargo cyclist. IfContinue reading “In Praise of Cargo Bikes”

How I Built Running Boards For My Yuba Mundo (and it cost next-to-nothing)

This is really a continuation (albeit almost two years late) of a post showing how I built a top deck for my v1 Mundo (click here to see that post). After building that top deck I had always intended on building sideboards but never got around to do it. The new v3 Mundo makes itContinue reading “How I Built Running Boards For My Yuba Mundo (and it cost next-to-nothing)”