Electric Mundo Cargo Bike and Pedal Power Generator

This item is available on a made to order basis. Please call 888-354-2453 or email for a quote. We will ask you questions about your needs and terrain, then determine what components to spec for you. 

The big fat hub in the picture is the Mundo 500's motor / generator. Depending on your needs, you can set it up for high-torque or higher top speeds. With the Li-Ion battery and controller mounted underneath the carrying surfaces of the Mundo, you won't be reducing the awesom cargo capacity of the bike. You can still use all the Mundo's accessories like the GoGetter bag.

Because the electric wheel is the rear wheel, the Mundo 500 can be used as a very efficient pedal power generator. It's shown above in the foreground at a recent Pedal Powered Stage event as part of the Sunday Streets in San Francisco.

The Mundo 500 has the same low standover height as a regular Mundo. At events and for human power use it fits a wide range of pedalers. It's the most efficient generator in our Pedal Power Stage fleet.

In transportation mode, the Mundo 500 is an excellent performing electric bike. We've paired the Mundo 500 with a 9Ah 36V Li-ion battery. The range we've been getting in mixed terrain is approximately 15-20 miles, with near constant pedaling. It is possible to use the Mundo 500 as a glorified scooter, not pedaling at all. However, you'd be looking at reduced battery life and no workout.

With the Mundo 500 you can still pedal hard and arrive at your destination out of breath. The controller automatically adds as much oomph as you need to go the desired speed. 

We're not the first to introduce a 500-Watt electric bike with a rechargedable Lithium battery pack. What makes this offering unique is the combination with the Mundo Cargo Bike.

There are several key benefits of using a Mundo as the base of an electric bike. 

• Carrying capacity. With a 500 Watt motor you'll be able to use the sturdy cargo chassis of the Mundo to carry equipment, shopping, and people. 
• Long wheelbase = stable and safe. Many electric bikes use a standard geometry frame or cheap suspension and feel iffy at best when leaning into turns. The Mundo's long-wheelbase frame offers great control on turns. The rider sides between the two wheels, not over the rear, so road shock doesn't go straight up the spine as it does on shorter bikes. There's 
• Frame stiffness helps the motor perform optimally. The added weight of the rear wheel on an electric bike makes frame stiffness a priority, especially on a long wheelbase bike. Luckily, the Mundo has the stiffest frame available.