Simple video shows how to install the single tube Down Low Glow system

April 21, 2011

New DLG Owners Manual

We put a lot of thought into the new manual, so that you wouldn’t have to. The pen and ink drawings include only the information you need to quickly and securely install the Down Low Glow on your bike. If you would like a copy of the Owner’s Manual, please email us and we can […]

GSR Technology -Gimme Some Room!

                      GSR (Gimme Some Room) Technology. Funny name, but it really works. GSR technology refers to the erie bands of light jetting out to the sides of your bicycle, extending well into a full lane of traffic even under street lights. This helps you show […]

Down Low Glow power management enhancements yield 25% longer battery life Dual Tube systems

If you’re like many Rock the Bike readers and community members, you crave the Side Visibility the Down Low Glow provides, but you already have a handful of devices you need to remember to charge up regularly — your cell phone, digital camera, and MP3 player, to name a few. The longer these devices last […]

Optimize the Moment of Recognition

 The Moment of Recognition (MOR) is the moment when two bicyclists, heading the opposite direction, have a clear view of each other and either wave, nod, ring a bell, recognize each other as friends, or simply pass each other. MOR often takes place at a 45 degree angle. This is also the angle when […]

One photo and two videos from now, you’ll understand how Side Visibility and the Down Low Glow protect you on night rides

April 20, 2011

Above, Rock The Bike’s piece on the benefits of Side Visibility. Above, a YouTube video by Livewombat, an enthusiastic customer, shows how bright the DLG is when viewed from the side. Front and rear safety lights (blinkies) protect you well in many riding situations. But blinkies are weakest when viewed from the side. Unfortunately, side […]

Six Great Down Low Glow colors to choose from

No problem matching the DLG to your bike. We have six awesome, superbright DLG colors to choose from. But don’t just pick the one that’s closest in hue to your two wheeled thing. Each color has its own mood, its own feeling. They’ll all keep you safe, but each color sends out a different energy. […]

Every Xtracycle customer gets a quick and dirty body position analysis

When you start carrying heavy loads on your bicycle, things like seat height, seat angle, and handlebar height make more of an impact on your comfort, enjoyment, and power. After 12 years building up bikes, reading guidebooks, and comparing notes with professional bicycle fit experts like Curtis Cramblett, we’ve got the basics down. We are […]

Carry your kids on the Xtracycle’s sturdy Snap Deck

The woman in the photo had never ridden an Xtracycle SUB before. She tried it first unloaded, then with her two kids. She reported that the ride was stable and fun, not much different from a ‘regular’ bike. In this video, you can see her taking a turn into the parking lot at the end […]

The Biker Bar uses regular bikes, requiring no customization

Previous designs of pedal power systems have relied upon special bikes customized with individual generators. The Biker Bar allows you to use ordinary bikes, which takes it to the next level. Everyday people not only power the concert, they save the concert, by supplying the last, critical piece of gear, their own bicycle. And the […]

Fewer wires means fewer headaches

When pedal power is coupled mechanically in the bar itself, there are fewer wires to tape down, trip over, and trouble shoot. It’s also a more intuitive and cool way to join pedalers’ efforts. In practical use of bicycle music systems, we’ve found that the majority of system failures are due to wiring and strain […]

Biker Bar doubles as a cargo trailer rated for hundreds of pounds of gear

If you’re interested in offering a Pedal Powered Stage in your community, the ability to haul it there without a Pickup truck is a major plus. The Biker Bar can carry the speakers and gear you’ll need to get to and from gigs. The wooden top platform stiffens the overall spine of the trailer, making […]

One size really does fit most riders

The Mundo’s long wheelbase and low top tube allow riders of all sizes to enjoy the ride. Most mountain bikes can’t accomodate a wide range of riders, because they tip backwards on hills when a tall rider extends the seatpost. However, the Mundo’s long wheelbase allows tall riders to set the seat height where they […]

Carry adult passengers in style and safety

If you’re like a lot of Rock the Bike readers, you’ve been building up a base of stength in your legs over the course of 5, 10, or even 20+ years. Sure, you may not measure your electrolytes or enter the local Sunday morning races, but you’re certainly an athlete, and you can’t be blaimed […]

Mundo’s wheelbase and overall length are a hair shorter than Xtracycle sub

Heading to Berkeley with Ben last week, I observed that he was able to squeeze into the BART elevator without picking up his front wheel. This can only mean that the Mundo is shorter overall than my Xtracycle. I’m not sure customers will notice the difference on the road, but for the occasional tight elevator, […]

Mundo rear rack: Ready for customization

The Mundo’s rear rack was designed to make it easy for you to customize to your needs. The surfaces and tubes are mostly orthogonal (i.e. parallel), making mods easy. Spend less time in the workshop and more time riding. The picture above is a simple modification that attaches large Rubbermaid waterproof bins to the Mundo […]

Carry heavy and large boxes with ease

If you find yourself driving short distances to deliver your most recent EBAY sales to the post office, you’ll love the flexibility provided by the Mundo. Its heavy duty rear rack carries plenty of weight, and the large surfaces make it easy to tie loads down. Large boxes can either rest on the top rack, […]

Mundo accepts standard child seats

Carrying kids on a bike safely doesn’t have to mean enclosing them in a trailer. Some child trailers are built like rally cars, creating a safety cage around your child. But a bike towing a trailer is also much longer than a normal bike, which means that you and your child are more exposed when […]

Bicycle fenders can be attached to the Mundo.

The Mundo frame and fork comes standard with fender eyelets. You will need fenders wide enough to accept 2.3″ tires.

Mundo comes with a standard braze-ons for Fenders, a rear light, and a front dynamo

April 18, 2011

The Mundo rear carrier includes a plate on which you can install a rear-light. The fork has a plate where a dynamo can be attached. Fenders also.