For many people a Mundo is the "most comfortable bike I've ever ridden". The long wheelbase makes handling easy and predictable, and puts road shock further from the spine of the rider. The Mundo's upright riding position gives the visibility riders need to steer, signal, and pedal effectively through traffic. The rider's weight is evenly distributed between the drive wheel and the steering wheel, making quick accelerations and maneuvers safe and decisive. All this comfort, safety, and control gives riders a chance to relax, breathe, and begin to integrate physical fitness with everyday tasks: dropping the kids off to school, picking up supplies for the home, and doing deliveries for a small business.
Families will appreciate that the new Mundo's rack accomodates up to two standard child seats. Yuba's new Peanut Shell is the simplest choice, as the mounting hardware have been chosen to match the rack.
Adam dropping his girls of to school with a Mundo in San Francisco.
Bigger kids can sit directly on Yuba's top deck, and rest their feet on the bags or the Side Loaders. The Mundo's new customization points make it easy to add full-length running boards to the Side Loaders for a stylish and secure footrest. And as the kids grow up, they'll be able to ride the same bike mom and dad used to drop them at school. The Mundo's low standover height and long seatpost accomodate riders from around 5' to 6'3", and the adjustable stem can be positioned to give the desired room in the front.
Adam dropping his girls of to school with a Mundo in San Francisco.
Bigger kids can sit directly on Yuba's top deck, and rest their feet on the bags or the Side Loaders. The Mundo's new customization points make it easy to add full-length running boards to the Side Loaders for a stylish and secure footrest. And as the kids grow up, they'll be able to ride the same bike mom and dad used to drop them at school. The Mundo's low standover height and long seatpost accomodate riders from around 5' to 6'3", and the adjustable stem can be positioned to give the desired room in the front.
For mixed terrain, the Mundo now comes stock with a 21-speed drivetrain, including Shimano Acera front and rear derailleurs, Shimano shifters, and lightweight forged alloy cranks. The frame accomodates fat tires, up to 2.75", meaning that riders with potholed or offroad routes can get the suspension and control they need. For those in wet climates, the stock fenders and disc brake tabs will enable them to get the best performance in the rain. The standard V-brakes have gotten many positive reviews from Mundo customers.
The welded and reinforced rear rack offers chassis style loading for rigid objects like equipment cases.
Previous generations of Mundos had a bolt-on rear rack.
Bike shops and home mechanics who assemble the new Mundo will love the simplicity of assembly. The all-welded cargo system and full-size carton means the build is now well under an hour, with most key parts (derailleurs, brakes, cranks) installed at the factory and in need of only minor tuning.
The V3 Mundo starts at $1099, and includes fenders and a sturdy side kickstand. Most customers will add the $115 GoGetter bag, and a $16 pair of cam straps. A cargo-strength center-stand will be available in early 2010.
