Yubas Mundo Utility Bike, A Trail-builders Workhorse
Rock The Bike is Paul Freedmana San Franciscostreet musician and Benjamin Sarrazinbicycle visionary who markets and produces the Yuba Mundo utility bike. Paul (in the first photo) was seated on an industrial strength rack. I experienced firsthand how the long-than-probable bike steered well with a heavy load. The crankset actually gave it some energy. The big Yuba felt full of possibility, not weighed down by the servitude that the utility bike name conjures up.
With its solid, 48-spoke rear axle, the Yuba Mundo is the business end. Its components have been selected for their durability, maintenance ease, affordability, and affordability.
There are three price options for the Mundo, with prices starting at around and ending at about. This is a great value for a quality bike and especially for a dedicated load-carrier. It is sturdy and tandem-like with large tubes and a low standing-over height. This allows one to jump on and ride the bike without having to swing the leg over the back.
Mundos rack mounts to frame bosses. Frame members with triangulated frames are stiffer at the ends.
The Yuba mountain bike version can carry large loads in the backcountry thanks to the Mundos low gearing. How heavy is it? Paul is a heavy man at 79kg. The bike was easy to ride, as long as the riding wasn’t too difficult, because of the low-slung Mundo rack. Because the Mundo is long, pushing is easier because there’s plenty of room between the crank arms and rack for leg clearance. The racks are well-constructed and have enough tie-down options for any size load.
Ben poses with Mountain Mundo ready for serious trail cleaning. The idea for the Mundo was born out of the observation that many people in developing countries struggle to ride mountain bikes and carry heavy loads. Paul and Ben believe that their longbike has the most amazing aspect. They can take it on a night cruise with friends, and Rock The Bike sells an electric blender. The Mundo can carry a huge supply of beverages and appetizers. On the return trip, there is enough space on the rack to allow for a friend to come home. Visit www.yubaride.com or www.rockthebike.com to see Yuba.
Rock the Bike sells panniers for the Mundos Rack (left) and aftermarket kits to convert standard bikes into long-wheelbase utility vehicles. www.rockthebike.com
