Yuba ‘Mundo Luxe’ Cargo Bike with NuVinci N360 Now Available
2013 model debuting at Sea Otter Classic.
April 17, 2013
By Kim A. Merrill, Marketing Public Relations, Fallbrook Technologies Bicycle Products Division
San Diego, Calif. – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook) has partnered with leading cargo bike company Yuba Bicycles to launch a luxury cargo bike featuring Fallbrook’s continuously variable NuVinci N360 transmission. The Yuba Mundo Luxe NuVinci will debut for the public at the Sea Otter Classic and is now available at Yuba dealers across North America.
The NuVinci N360 is the latest generation of Fallbrook’s award-winning continuously variable planetary (CVP) transmission for bicycles. Dealers and consumers can test-ride the innovative transmission at the Yuba Bicycles’ Booth 170 at Sea Otter, April 18-21 in Monterey, Calif.
“The NuVinci N360 continues to gain acceptance as the smooth shifting drivetrain of choice for transportation bicycles,” said Geoff Petrangelo, Fallbrook’s sales and business development manager. “Whether it’s commuting to work or transporting kids, delivering groceries or building materials, the NuVinci N360 enhances the riding experience and performance of city bikes, e-Bikes and cargo bikes.”
The award-winning NuVinci N360 provides cyclists with an infinite number of gearing choices between the highest and lowest ratios, a full 360 percent ratio range. The CVP transmission makes riding particularly enjoyable with seamless, continuous shifting (even under high pedal torque), without power interruptions, missed gears or dropped chains. The intuitive NuVinci shifter’s feather touch and visual display is easy to use, allowing the rider to fine-tune their pedaling cadence and effort with a twist of the wrist. The NuVinci N360 hub is also maintenance free.
“The Mundo Luxe Nuvinci is the perfect bike for someone who wants a no-hassle car-replacing vehicle. The bike can accommodate all sorts of cargo and passengers. The built in dynamo, lights and NuVinci 360 hub make for a safe, maintenance free, all-season ride,” said Kaytea Petro, Yuba’s Marketing Director.
The Primo Mundo NuVinci features a stiff all-steel frame that won’t flex with cargo on board, maximizing rider control. Its responsive steering and small turning radius is optimized for riding in traffic or on the trail. The Mundo Luxe Nuvinci’s integrated bamboo rear rack and sideloaders make it possible to transport large amounts of cargo—from groceries to children and friends to a surfboard. Additional features include Tektro disc brakes for greater stopping power and safety, a Shimano iLight front hub, WTB Freedom Cruz tires, Cionilli saddle, full coverage front and rear fenders, and front and rear Spannigna dynamo lights. The Mundo Luxe Nuvinci is available in green apple and matte black for an MSRP of $1999.
For more information or to find bike shops with the Yuba Mundo Luxe NuVinci visit www.yubabikes.com. To learn more about the NuVinci N360 drivetrain, visit www.nuvinci.com/cycling.
