Yuba Mundo cargo bike and Xtracycle Hooptie - The Chainlink2024-03-28T18:14:18Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi! I'm picking up where this…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-08-20:2211490:Comment:7438182013-08-20T05:40:32.387ZKayCeehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KayCeeMilitante
<p>Hi! I'm picking up where this left off in March. I was trying to find a thread on the Yuba Mundo- I've been hitting Google pretty hard as I wait to pick ours up on Wednesday... I've decided to leave my little guy in a seat for awhile, though the monkey bars due out next week look awesome. (I can't wait!) I just left a laundry list of questions on the main page. This was really informative- any thoughts on the go getter bags vs other brands? Is the Yepp the seat that people seem to go with?…</p>
<p>Hi! I'm picking up where this left off in March. I was trying to find a thread on the Yuba Mundo- I've been hitting Google pretty hard as I wait to pick ours up on Wednesday... I've decided to leave my little guy in a seat for awhile, though the monkey bars due out next week look awesome. (I can't wait!) I just left a laundry list of questions on the main page. This was really informative- any thoughts on the go getter bags vs other brands? Is the Yepp the seat that people seem to go with? Any difficulty parking it? I'm hoping we'll see you guys around! I'm sooooo excited to get ours :)</p> David 4.0 said:Hi Anika, I…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-11:2211490:Comment:6549552013-03-11T01:13:06.482ZAnikahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AnikaByrley
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<cite>David 4.0 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A651995&page=4#2211490Comment654668"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Anika, I was there and we did not meet. Were you apart of the panel discussion on cargo bikes? </p>
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I was there early on before the panel and split after the family biking portion. But my husband and kids were there since…
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<cite>David 4.0 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A651995&page=4#2211490Comment654668"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Anika, I was there and we did not meet. Were you apart of the panel discussion on cargo bikes? </p>
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I was there early on before the panel and split after the family biking portion. But my husband and kids were there since our Madsen was in the rodeo. I talked to a David for awhile - just didnt know of it was you. When I'm grumbling about the…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-10:2211490:Comment:6550782013-03-10T19:10:45.424ZGort 12-mile Pinklegneephttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PeenwormGrubologist
<p>When I'm grumbling about the cost of components I consider what the cost is in "number of gas fill-ups" and suddenly it doesn't seem so bad, particularly given how long good components will last. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Zach Roberts said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A654668&x=1#2211490Comment654471"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I too was skeptical of the…</p>
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<p>When I'm grumbling about the cost of components I consider what the cost is in "number of gas fill-ups" and suddenly it doesn't seem so bad, particularly given how long good components will last. <br/> <br/> <cite>Zach Roberts said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A654668&x=1#2211490Comment654471"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I too was skeptical of the Kickback kickstand being worth 150$, and I struggled by with a hefty traditional kickstand for a year or two, but once I used a kickback, I am a convert. Especially with high center of gravity loads, like squirmy, dancing, singing kids in the Yepp seats. The ability to mount the bike while the stand is still stabilizing the load, and then just push forward to release is remarkably well thought out.</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Anika, I was there and we…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-10:2211490:Comment:6546682013-03-10T08:08:54.587ZDavid 4.0https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidGriggs
<p>Hi Anika, I was there and we did not meet. Were you apart of the panel discussion on cargo bikes? </p>
<p>Hi Anika, I was there and we did not meet. Were you apart of the panel discussion on cargo bikes? </p> David - did we meet in the ca…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-10:2211490:Comment:6548452013-03-10T03:31:45.761ZAnikahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AnikaByrley
David - did we meet in the cargo bike area of the swap today?<br />
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Our yuba was locked up out front next to our Madsen for awhile. I'm sure many saw then. But, if you did not and are interested in checking it out, send me a private message. We are in Logan Square.
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Our yuba was locked up out front next to our Madsen for awhile. I'm sure many saw then. But, if you did not and are interested in checking it out, send me a private message. We are in Logan Square. Yeah. I wish there were some…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-09:2211490:Comment:6546252013-03-09T18:34:23.450ZJoe Studer 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Joe80
<p>Yeah. I wish there were something similar for the Transport. That Kickback kickstand is great.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Zach Roberts said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A654503&x=1#2211490Comment654471"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I too was skeptical of the Kickback kickstand being worth 150$, and I struggled by with a hefty traditional kickstand for a year or…</p>
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<p>Yeah. I wish there were something similar for the Transport. That Kickback kickstand is great.<br/> <br/> <cite>Zach Roberts said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A654503&x=1#2211490Comment654471"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I too was skeptical of the Kickback kickstand being worth 150$, and I struggled by with a hefty traditional kickstand for a year or two, but once I used a kickback, I am a convert. Especially with high center of gravity loads, like squirmy, dancing, singing kids in the Yepp seats. The ability to mount the bike while the stand is still stabilizing the load, and then just push forward to release is remarkably well thought out.</p>
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</blockquote> I heard the same thing from Y…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-09:2211490:Comment:6545032013-03-09T01:15:27.266ZDavid 4.0https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidGriggs
<p>I heard the same thing from Yuba on their Facebook site. That is partly why I am still waiting to make a purchase. I had hoped by now they would have announced something or updated their website.</p>
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<p>I hope you are right!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>olloyd1 said:</cite></p>
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<p>I heard the same thing from Yuba on their Facebook site. That is partly why I am still waiting to make a purchase. I had hoped by now they would have announced something or updated their website.</p>
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<p>I hope you are right!<br/> <br/> <cite>olloyd1 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A651995&page=4#2211490Comment654686"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>A little bird told me that Yuba might be coming out with something soon. Or those things can always be made or modified.</p>
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</blockquote> A little bird told me that Yu…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-09:2211490:Comment:6546862013-03-09T01:03:00.622Zolloyd1https://thechainlink.org/profile/olloyd1
<p>A little bird told me that Yuba might be coming out with something soon. Or those things can always be made or modified.</p>
<p>A little bird told me that Yuba might be coming out with something soon. Or those things can always be made or modified.</p> I too was skeptical of the Ki…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-08:2211490:Comment:6544712013-03-08T22:15:42.284ZZach Robertshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ZachRoberts
<p>I too was skeptical of the Kickback kickstand being worth 150$, and I struggled by with a hefty traditional kickstand for a year or two, but once I used a kickback, I am a convert. Especially with high center of gravity loads, like squirmy, dancing, singing kids in the Yepp seats. The ability to mount the bike while the stand is still stabilizing the load, and then just push forward to release is remarkably well thought out.</p>
<p>I too was skeptical of the Kickback kickstand being worth 150$, and I struggled by with a hefty traditional kickstand for a year or two, but once I used a kickback, I am a convert. Especially with high center of gravity loads, like squirmy, dancing, singing kids in the Yepp seats. The ability to mount the bike while the stand is still stabilizing the load, and then just push forward to release is remarkably well thought out.</p> Zach's comments remind me of…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-03-08:2211490:Comment:6544932013-03-08T22:12:12.862ZJoe Studer 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Joe80
<p>Zach's comments remind me of one distinct drawback of the Trek Transport: the kickstand. In particular, the kickstand does not like a loaded bike where the load is off-balance, and does not do a good job of supporting the bike if the wind catches the bike. </p>
<p>There have been a number of instances where the bike tipped when loaded, once with my son on board. (He was obviously shaken, but OK. I did a good job of hiding how shaken <span style="text-decoration: underline;">I…</span></p>
<p>Zach's comments remind me of one distinct drawback of the Trek Transport: the kickstand. In particular, the kickstand does not like a loaded bike where the load is off-balance, and does not do a good job of supporting the bike if the wind catches the bike. </p>
<p>There have been a number of instances where the bike tipped when loaded, once with my son on board. (He was obviously shaken, but OK. I did a good job of hiding how shaken <span style="text-decoration: underline;">I was<em>.</em></span>) I am now very careful when I load the bike, and only buckle my son in when I am about to get on the bike myself.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Zach Roberts said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/yuba-mundo-cargo-bike-and-xtracycle-hooptie?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A654482&x=1#2211490Comment654170"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'll toss my support in for the FreeRadical and authentic Hooptie (and the over engineered but great kickback stand, for ease of loading kids). My 4 year old daughter and I roll around with this setup hooked to a Surly Karate Monkey, and we love the thing. I don't tow any Honda Civics, but 6 full grocery bags, a lightweight kid (31lbs) and her bike in tow, no problems.</p>
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