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The drought is over: 1-, 6-, and 18-speed Mundos are on the way.

We’ve sold out of the Mundo four times in 2008, so this time we finagled as many as we could get our hands on. They arrive in mid-November with some nice bonuses: some 18-speed kits to better tame the hills, the Mundo’s long-awaited first line of bags, and sets of three lightweight, super-durable walnut decks made in Portland [...]

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  • "Psychologists have shown that motorists continually perform a sub-conscious 'threat assessment scan' and prioritize their engagement strategy. Naturally, two-wheelers slip to the low end of perceived danger, and are thus often entirely overlooked. It isn’t fair, it isn’t right, but we have to account for it or suffer the consequences." Read more. #
  • On May 26, the US Department of Transportation announced that it had seen the sharpest monthly drop in driving since it began keeping records. In March, Americans drove 11 billion fewer miles than in March of 2007. Read more. #
  • Just when I thought my home state would never break into the 21st Century, Garden City, Idaho has added bike lanes. Bike lanes are an essential part of bicycle transportation infrastructure, but sometimes lead to a false sense of security for cyclists and motorists alike. Bike lanes or not, ride safe! #
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Stumptown Mundo: Portland’s Home for the Yuba Mundo Utility Bike

Stumptown Mundo is Portland’s source for Yuba Mundo utility bicycles and Mundo accessories. The Mundo is Portland’s utility bike, expertly combining a cargo-grade, extended-length steel frame with an intuitive, upright riding position that comfortably accommodates most any rider. Delivering class-leading cargo capacity and utility, the Mundo is an affordable and sustainable utility bike for forward-thinking individuals, business owners and families.

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