Comments on: Big Dummy vs Yuba Mundo vs Bakfiets

By: Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:28:00 +0000

I have uploaded a photo of a post office delivery girl in Berlin, Germany. It seems that all mail was delivered via these bikes. Note the little wheel near the front of the bike. It is one of a pair that served as a sturdy kickstand, yet easily folded up so the delivery rider wasted no time mounting and dismounting.

By: Simply Bike

Simply Bike — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:49:00 +0000

This is such a great and informative post! I’ve been thinking a lot about our child carrying options as our family grows and have been looking for posts like these in which a parent with experience handling different type of cargo bikes can give a straight-forward review.

I would love to cross-post this on Simply Bike, if you’d be interested!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0000

Lovely and good written blog! I’m a Proud Babboe City owner and just want to share it with ya. Been using it for 4 years now and the kids still love it! They rather go with the cargobike then by car (and for me its a great daily exersice!

They are cheap and the quality is awesome! check out their webbie http://www.bakfietsen.com.

By: Sandor Lengyel

Sandor Lengyel — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:35:00 +0000

Thanks for the great and informative post!! We have a Mundo (which is about to be electrified) and are looking at getting a bakfiets very soon. Cargo bikes rock, and we are sometimes in competition for who gets to use the Mundo.

Being a lifelong bike geek, bike racer type, I was totally against the electric assist. Then I began to realize that hauling groceries on hilly terrain would be a lot easier with an electric assist and my effective “range” would be extended. Really looking forward to getting the electric assist for help in starting uphill with loads and getting up to speed.

Thanks again. Great post.

By: jeff bertolet

jeff bertolet — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:54:00 +0000

I strap the bakfiets raincover and stroller to the side of the box: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NnuOP-EFUq4T-IvtCYVX7dMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

The longest rib goes under the box and is secured by toe straps, you can see the end poking out by the front light.

By: markstos

markstos — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:40:00 +0000

Thanks for the input Ms. Ding! I’m familiar with your inspiring blog: http://dingdingletsride.com/

By: Ms. Ding

Ms. Ding — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:21:00 +0000

Awesome post with great info and comparisons between the different types of cargo bikes! We have a Yuba Mundo and since we live in the flatlands of Chicago the e-assist isn’t really needed here. We compared some of the same bikes as you and think they are all great bikes that have different pro/cons depending on your family and your needs.

* We ruled out a bakfiets immediately due to storage considerations – it would have had to sit outside year round as we don’t have a garage, and even good outdoor storage would have been hard to find. We are lucky to have an indoor spot for both the Yuba and my Dutch bike, but they have to negotiate around a corner and up/down a 1/2 flight of stairs that a bakfiets could not manage nor fit in.

* One big difference between the Surly Big Dummy and the Yuba Mundo is the ‘mountain bike’ -like geometry of the Big Dummy vs the upright position on the Yuba Mundo. That was a huge plus for us re: the Yuba Mundo, but we know plenty of other families who prefer the Big Dummy for the geometry.

* The running boards (and panniers that easily come off) on the Yuba were another huge plus for us as they help our 7 yr-old with Cerebral Palsy climb aboard un-assisted. And, we built out a clamp we can add on when desired that allows us to tow his bike & him for longer rides ( it has also towed my mountain bike to the bike shop).

Great photos too with a nice array of what you can do with a cargo bike!

By: markstos

markstos — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:38:00 +0000

I have the Yuba centerstand, I agree it is excellent. Solid and functional. Also, thanks for the feedback about Freeloaders on the Yuba. That’s a combination I intend to try at some point, but have not yet.

By: Phil Nuttall

Phil Nuttall — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:28:00 +0000

A fantastic & informative write-up – great job! I’d like to recommend the Yuba specific kickstand, it is absolutely brilliant. I never worry about loading or unloading balance issues (as I do with a single leg kickstand on my Xtracycle). And finally, I zip-tied my Xytracycle Freeloaders to the Yuba and it’s held-up for six months of hard abuse. Cargo bikes are amazing fun and super practical!

By: Full Hands

Full Hands — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:42:00 +0000

This is a great primer for folks trying to figure out which cargo bike to purchase. Plus, it makes me feel SO glad to know that we are not the only nutty family with a bakfiets, an Xtracycle, and a Yuba Mundo!