This post is for all the Mundo riders out there (and other velophiles who are interested in cargo bikes). First I have to ask a silly question…what’s a good word for us; people who ride Mundo cargo bikes? Bicyclists is not specific enough. Mundonians? Yubonians? Yubites? Mundoners? Any, all, or none, I suppose. Sometimes myContinue reading “The Yuba Mundo (four generations)”
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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”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#324), and a couple comments
A large double-wide wicker chair. Every so often I wonder if it isn’t over-kill to a certain extent that I ride a 7ft cargo bike as my everyday bike (though it still is my most comfortable). Then I come across treasures like this and remember why it is so handy to be riding a cargoContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#324), and a couple comments”
Long Bikes
Here’s a question to other Mundo/Xtracycle/Long-Bike/Cargo-Bike riders. How often do people ask you what the deal is with your bike? With me it seems almost on a daily basis (at least during the warmer weather when more people are outside). Cargo bikes are not very popular in my neck of the woods, so I supposeContinue reading “Long Bikes”
A Deflated Situation, a Built-In Tire Jack, and a Question to other Yuba Mundo Riders
So there I was a few days ago pedaling along on my way to church on Easter Sunday when I noticed it was getting a little difficult to pedal. Odd, I thought…no wind to speak of; no incline. Then I felt the tell-tale sway and heard the sound of a deflating tire sagging against theContinue reading “A Deflated Situation, a Built-In Tire Jack, and a Question to other Yuba Mundo Riders”
It’s Not Always About the Destination or How Much I can Carry…
…sometimes it’s just about the ride. With the weather starting to break I’ve been riding my winter bike less and the Mundo more…and for a while (during the deepest, darkest, and coldest days of winter) I nearly forgot how lovely and beautiful this bike is to ride. I had a meeting at church tonight andContinue reading “It’s Not Always About the Destination or How Much I can Carry…”
Bikes Haul
Photo credit: Paul Freedman of Rock The Bike. Firstly I would like to say that I don’t know who this person is or where the photo was taken (I came across it here), but I thought this was so impressive that I’d pass it along. The guy is riding a Mundo, pulling a fully-loadedContinue reading “Bikes Haul”
Wet…but a nice short ride
This has without question been an odd winter. The temperatures and snow have been fluctuating daily…and somewhat extremely (I think). Yesterday it was frigid, for example, but today it is warm and rainy; tomorrow the temp is supposed to drop again and bring with it more snow. This is something like the third time thisContinue reading “Wet…but a nice short ride”
A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.
This past week I’ve had off work (have to go back tomorrow…not looking forward to it) and because of the very cold weather that has returned I’ve been in a sort of hibernation mode and have only using bikes for very short rides (and have been using my truck more than I like). At anyContinue reading “A Cold and Snowy Ride on the Mundo…and a few things I saw and experienced.”
Mundo with Bread Platform
Though it may look like it, that is not my Mundo pictured above. These are pictures sent in from Dan, a reader of this blog and fellow Mundo rider (thanks Dan!). During the course of posts, comments, and virtual conversation, a few of us were curious as to how the Mundo bread platform mounted toContinue reading “Mundo with Bread Platform”
Another Pic from a Fellow Yuba Mundo Rider
This photo was sent to me by Don in Davis, California. He’s a photojournalist at university there and carries his gear with him to school. Here is what’s on Don’s Mundo in his own words: Two Pelican cases holding Quantum battery packs and strobes, camera bag with full array of lenses and smaller strobes, 3Continue reading “Another Pic from a Fellow Yuba Mundo Rider”
Pics from Fellow Yuba Mundo Riders
These photos were sent to me by fellow Mundo riders (thanks guys!). The above photo is from Max. Besides carrying what looks to me like a child’s seat (or is it two?), he also has a full-sized Shop-Vac, various tools, and a Go-Getter bag on the other side. I like the front pannier rack Max…andContinue reading “Pics from Fellow Yuba Mundo Riders”
Chilly Evening Ride on the Mundo
This past week I have been so focused on upgrading the Mule and getting it in shape for the winter that I have not ridden the Mundo. After work I had a few errands to run and then later this evening I had an appointment to keep…all of which I did while riding the Mundo.Continue reading “Chilly Evening Ride on the Mundo”
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”
Stand Alone (part two)
This video was posted on Facebook today and I thought I’d share it in reference to a previous post. If I can manage to squirrel away the $77.00 I may still get this…but I’m still on the fence about it. I will say that this very brief video is pretty convincing. I’d love to hearContinue reading “Stand Alone (part two)”
Stand Alone
I’m thinking about purchasing one of these stands for the Mundo but am not sure if I should wait…it’s brand new and am wondering if it would be smarter to wait for the next version, to work out any kinks.. Currently I have the sidestand, which came standard on the bike. It works surprisingly wellContinue reading “Stand Alone”
S.U.V. and S.U.B.
Yesterday when I came out of my house there was this enormous brand new Hummer sitting in front of it…I was, and still am, in awe of its size. It seemed really out of place on our narrow Allentown street. Why, I couldn’t help but wonder, does someone need–or want–that much power in an urbanContinue reading “S.U.V. and S.U.B.”
Rain Riding
This evening after work I rode the Mundo to return a DVD that was due (lest I pay a late fee). Throughout the day today the humidity was so heavy the air had a certain haze to it. Rain was predicted but I was hoping I could make it home prior. As I made itContinue reading “Rain Riding”
Summer!
I Love this…as hot and humid as it has been this year I am really enjoying it. The garden is literally out of control. You can barley see the Mundo locked up to the hitching post behind the cucumber, broccoli, green beans, and corn. Whenever I start to get down about how hot it hasContinue reading “Summer!”
Do-It-Yourself Side Panels For The Mundo
I came across this at the Yuba Mundo blog. They are offering free and very simple plans to make your own skirt guard (pdf download). They’re promoting it as a tool to make it safer to carry people on the back of the bike, which it surely would, but I think it will probably beContinue reading “Do-It-Yourself Side Panels For The Mundo”
Urban Simplicty 