Fairly compact. Fully capable
The Boda Boda is a hip, urban cargo bike capable of hauling heavy cargo while keeping that comfy cruiser feel with nimble steering. The small compact frame offers versatility to your daily transportation, easily fitting on bus racks, storage sheds and bike lockers. The Boda Boda is ideal for urban commuters, small business owners and parents alike.
Frame
- Step-through or Step-over frame style
- Adjustable cockpit and seatpost collar
- Frame Lock tabs
- Integrated rear rack with 2 Yepp child seat mounts
Features
- Fits riders
- Step Through 4’9” to 5’10” (1.45 to 1.85m)
- Step Over 5’5” to 6’5” (1.65m to 2m)
- Payload: 244 lbs. (110 kg)
- Bike Weight: 41 lbs. (18 kg)
- Bike Length: 6’1” (186 cm)
Colors
Step through

Top Tube | 590mm |
Seat Tube | 420mm |
Head angle | 71° |
Seat Tube angle | 71° |
Chainstay | 591,3mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 45mm |
Head Tube | 160mm |
Fork Rake (Offset) | 40mm |
Wheelbase | 1206mm |
Top Rack | 640mm |
Upper Cargo Space | N/A |
Lower Cargo Space | N/A |
Minimum Rider Height | 1,45m |
Maximum Rider Height | 1,77m |
Step over

Top Tube | 630mm |
Seat Tube | 420mm |
Head angle | 71° |
Seat Tube angle | 71° |
Chainestay | 591,3mm |
Bottom Bracket Drop | 45mm |
Head Tube | 175mm |
Fourche Rake (Offset) | 40mm |
Wheelbase | 1246mm |
Top Rack | 640mm |
Upper Cargo Space | N/A |
Lower Cargo Space | N/A |
Minimum Rider Height | 1,65m |
Maximum Rider Height | 1,98m |

- Full coverage fenders
- Rear wheel skirts
- Chainguard
- Sideloader foot/cargo supports
- Bell
- 2 Year Warranty
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Boda Boda reviews
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This bike has changed my life. Biking is one of my favorite leisure activities. When I had my son, we used the typical bike seat that attaches to my personal bike. As he outgrew the seat, we weren’t sure what our next mode of biking would be. A trailer was unappealing to us. When we saw the Yuba Boda Boda,it was a no brainer! This bike was made for our lifestyle! Biking around town with my son is comfortable, efficient, and fun. And the bike is versatile; as he gets bigger we will likely change out the monkey bars for just a handlebar, which will make mounting and dismounting faster. This bike has allowed me to get back to my favorite activity, with my kid. I’m hoping it instills in him the same love for biking that I have.
Dec 11,2018
Kendra
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Love my Boda Boda - perfect size to haul but not so large that it's too big to handle!
Oct 19,2018
kullada_pichakron
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I've had my Boda Boda for less than one month, but I am so in love with the bike! I haul a 4 year old an one year old, and the difference between my old bike with a kids' seat on the back and trailer to being able to have them both on the bike with me is amazing. The bike glides so nicely that I barely notice the extra weight.
Sep 27,2018
Brooke P.
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I have had my Boda for almost 1 month and have gone 500 miles. I have had several people ask what I was riding, and where I got it. I am really enjoying riding again. My only complaint was that the larger step over model only comes in red, and I really wish I could have gotten the green.
Sep 01,2018
Mike L
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Perfect solution for commuting with one child. So much fun. Thanks, Yuba!
Jun 26,2018
jasonholzheimer
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We live in an area that's not super bike friendly. Partly due to the climate in western NY, and partly because the infrastructure is not in place in the old city of Buffalo and its suburbs. Nonetheless, my husband schlepped his beat-up Mongoose to and from work in the winter and a nicer Cannondale in the summer for 4 years. It was time to give him an upgrade. He sometimes refers to his Boda Boda as the minivan of bicycles... which is exactly what it looks like when he wheels around town with our daughter on the back and bread basket on the front. While there are some factors that simply don't allow for commuting on the Boda Boda year-around in our area, it is absolutely worth it when it can be used for travel or for fun. It's hardy, sturdy, handles well, and is a dream to ride. The double-kick stand is a must for safe loading and unloading of a child on the back. The only thing I've left to add is a cargo bag and this will be one sweet ride! This is the absolute best alternative to a car and we're so glad we got it!
May 05,2018
Lisa & David Goss
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While I absolutely love my Boda Boda and use it nearly daily to take my two kids (2 and 6) to daycare and school, as well as for grocery runs and outings, I find the pricing on the bike misleading. The price seems like a great deal until you count all the add-ons you have to buy to make it truly work for kids and cargo. In my case it was monkey bars, cushion, Yepp seat, bread basket, frame lock, and most importantly, double kick-stand that's absolutely required for safely loading the kids on and off the bike. In addition, it's a quite disappointing that Yuba changed the thickness of the pannier mounting bars, rendering all standard pannier bags (of which I already have quite a few) unusable: that's another $300 for Baguette V2. Finally I wish the bike came with a customizable handlebar options. I very much appreciate that the step-through frame works flawlessly for my 5'1" frame, but the handlebars are far too wide. Even after my local bike shop cut them down, they are still too wide for me, causing strain in the shoulders.
Mar 08,2018
Anna
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We absolutely adore this bike. It was a splurge for us, but has proved worth every penny. We got our electric Boda Boda last year, and it has made biking in hilly DC with two kids in tow possible. We carry a 4 year old and a 6 year old with the help of the Yepp seat, the soft spot and the monkey bars. I take the kids to school, and continue on to work every day. This bike, with the bread basket, carries groceries, instruments for music lessons, and more. It's light enough for me, as a not-large woman, to manage comfortably, and yet remains strong and sturdy with all the carrying capacity we need. Because of this bike, we can continue to live happily without owning a car, ordinary errands are a joy, and getting around in our daily lives is simply fun.
Dec 09,2017
Amy
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I love this bike. But I've had three flat tires in the first three months of owning it. It's so deflating (pun intended) to deal with this again and again. It takes time and continues to add to the cost of an already very expensive purchase, not to mention the lost rides. Also embarrassing when you've told so many people about this great new bike and the story starts becoming about how it's always broken. The last time it happened, I was so frustraited, that I just left the bike in the garage for three weeks. I'm not riding anywhere strange, just the streets and bike paths of the twin cities. I finally bought a new tire with a belt inside protecting us from more flats. It would have been nice if this bike had had this in the first place.
Nov 29,2017
Angela Schneider
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My dream bike! I was thinking of getting a Mundo when the first-generation Boda Boda came out circa 2013. It is everything I could ask for... tall, green, and amazing. I have had to replace the rear wheel once and the cork handgrips. I've added on one first-generation Baguette and a first-generation Bread Basket. I regularly ride with my husband (either one of us pedaling) and we get tons of catcalls (more when I'm pedaling!) Now for a kid to add to the back!
Nov 25,2017
Karen Lichtman
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I wish these bikes were around when my kids were little! It would have made hauling my kids less of an organizational and engineering feat! So with children who are now bigger than me, I get asked why do I have a kid hauling bike?? Because even big kids need an occasional lift, to have their bike towed to or from an after school activity or have their school project, instrument or team equipment carried for them as they ride alone. I hear so many stories from families with little kids enjoying their cargo bikes, but i think there needs to be stories of families with big kids too. Also, these last few years of adolescence, when I get to have them on the back of my bike, even occasionally, to have those close conversations as the world glides past is so precious. I know these moments where their bodies are leaned into me and their faces are tilted to my cheek are literally fleeting! Always keep your babies close, even when they are bigger than you and my boda is a part of that.
Nov 11,2017
Twyla
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After owning and enjoying the original boda boda for 2 years we added the newest version last month to our bike family to ease the commute to school this fall with two (4 and 6). We couldn't be happier. My kids love the extra space in back and I love that it is nimble and a joy to ride. I also like how much easier the hills are with 80+ pounds of kids plus cargo. The We are doing more and going further by bike than ever before!
Oct 23,2017
Katherine
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I LOVE our Boda Boda! It is essential to our lives as I use it to comfortably transport both my 5 year old and my 11year old. It is sturdy, reliable and cute!
Oct 15,2017
Naima Freitas
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My baby blue Boda Boda V2 is joy. I chuckle past traffic jams carrying my two girls (3 and 5) on the deck to and from school, with me continuing on to work every day. We added a custom monkey bar enclosure and it's been no problem. My girls immediately loved riding on it and begged to have mommy take them on the cargo bike over daddy taking them in the Burley trailer. We can chat so easily and the bike is so light and much easier to ride than a a bike pulling a trailer. The deck is a little high for two kiddos but if I don't walk it much, it's not a problem. The bike is also a conversation starter. I think I've become the goofy proselytizer, but I'm really in love with this bike! I cancelled my $65/month parking pass and am a full on bike commuter. I think these bikes should be issued to everyone after they have a child. No need for gas guzzlers or gym memberships. This gets the job done! Lastly, we bought ours with the seat pad and foot pegs and double kickstand all of which were clutch for keeping kids happy.
Oct 13,2017
Abby
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bottom line, this a sweet bike for riding around town. Don't worry about what you pick up, you can carry it with ease! Its fun to ride, easy to carry lots of stuff with, and a real head turner. What are you waiting for, just get it and start a new era in your bicycle life!
Oct 12,2017
george
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I love my Bikes for People Boda Boda!! It is perfect for commuting to work and dropping my 5 year old off at school. I also add my 10 year on the back as well when she isn't on her own bike.
Oct 12,2017
Michelle Burdette
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My V2 is nearly two years old and I average 16 miles per day with my 50 pound kid in the Yepp seat with the Yuba adapter. After I drop my kid off at school, I remove the seat and I have a well balanced ride for my daily errands!
Oct 11,2017
Shane Black
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Love my Boda Boda--I ride my son to school several times a week, but also ride around town (just me, no kid on back) and don't feel like I'm riding a huge bike or having to pull a tag-a-long or trailer behind. It's been the perfect go between--whether I have a kid with me or not. And, my son loves riding on the back (even though he's a proficient bike rider himself). One of the best purchases our family has ever invested in.
Oct 11,2017
Tracy Cochran
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This is for the old version Boda Boda V-2. I was one of the lucky few who bought this at a discount when it was closed out for the updated model. My plan was to create my "dream bike" with an electric conversion- beginning with a wheel set that includes a Nexus 8 speed internal shift hub, (with roller brake kit) and a hub mounted generator, I then added a Bafang mid-drive electric conversion kit. I took full advantage of the higher up rear rack by mounting my "Shark" battery pack underneath it, yet above the fender from Planet Bike. The set up has exceeded all my expectations and has become my "RATT" bike- ridden all the time! This bike has an ultra stable feel to it even with uneven loads. I have hauled marble slabs, a lawn mower, another bike, and countless groceries, even steel stock 8 feet long, standing up upon the foot boards. The panniers are humungus and fold out for amazing loads. I expect them to last a long time due to the support of the "running boards" at their bottom. I chose this model over what I was shopping for due to its low weight- I live on the 4th floor of a building with a "micro" elevator the size of a toilet stall- I must stand the bike up on its rear wheel to use it, lol! Even though I have the step through version, this frame has no "wiggle" when shaking the handle bars with a heavy load in back. A true cargo bike without the unconventional looks. Love it!
Oct 11,2017
Margo Allen
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I take my son to and from school every day on our Boda Boda. He loves the ride and comments on how much fun it is to ride in the back. We can go pretty fast on it if we want, and he likes that too. Going typical speed we get to school in less time than driving and enjoy it much more!
Oct 10,2017
Charles
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When our 4-year-old outgrew the seat in the back of a bike, we needed a solution to allow us continue commuting to school without the car and still allow us to pick up a few groceries or give a classmate a ride home. The Boda Boda has been perfect! And as a compact cargo, it is still possible for me to carry it up the front steps and round the corner to store it inside. We added the mini monkey bars and to of the smaller soft spots.
Oct 10,2017
Jill Garland
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Wow. So we just 'accidentally' bought a Boda Boda.... Accidentally as we went looking for an easy cruiser so my wife could take the kids out in the trailer, but found the Boda Boda on consignment at our local bike store and couldn't walk away (we tried!). Hells bells that is one beautifully engineered and put together piece of industrial kinetic art. I am impressed, and thank you for creating such a marvellous machine. Now to figure out how to get it on our tent trailer for our road trip this summer!
Oct 04,2017
Andrew Bond
Boda Boda
$1,499.00
A nimble and lively cargo bike, the 24-speed Boda Boda cargo bike has a ton of carrying capacity. The aluminum frame comes in two sizes—the shorter Step-Through and taller Step-Over—and can carry up to 220lbs or 2 passengers.
A nimble and lively cargo bike, the 24-speed Boda Boda cargo bike has a ton of carrying capacity. The aluminum frame comes in two sizes—the shorter Step-Through and taller Step-Over—and can carry up to 220lbs or 2 passengers.
Amazing bike and great company! I purchased the Boda Boda to get around the neighborhood with my kids… One in a child seat and one riding on a soft spot.They absolutely love it! I’m amazed at how well the bike maneuvers, wether I have one kid on board or both. Last week we were at the park and another child came over to us to tell us how cool our bike was… Who knew that a cargo bike with a basket in front was cool 🙂 We had one small mishap with ordering an accessory for our new bike and Yuba went above and beyond to correct the mistake. Truly great customer service!
Uh, more like Best Best.
I live just a couple miles from my office but often took my car because I knew I’d have packages to bring home or would need to swing by the grocery after work.
NO MORE.
As a matter of fact, last week we had a little cook-out at the office where I grilled hot dogs for about 65 people. I was able to load up 6 dozen dogs, 6 dozen buns and the required condiments in the ‘Bread Basket’ on the front with enough room on the back for two bags of charcoal and a small propane canister.
LIFE CHANGING.
I haven’t commuted in a car in the three weeks since picking up my Boda Boda.
We recently purchased a Yuba Boda Boda (Green, Step-throught Cargo Bike) non- electric, and we love it!!!
Prior to our purchase, we test drove every single cargo bike we found in the Bay Area (CA), and both my husband (6ft) and I (5ft) felt in love with the Boda Boda because we can both share it and ride very comfortably! Our precious cargo feels very secure and we have now decided to fully replaced our car with our new bike!!
+ Fits rider of different height,
+ Comfortable straight/relax posture when riding,
+ long enough tail to haul a whole bunch of cargo while keeping the frame size compact,
+ affordable compare to other brands and high quality,
+ stylish looking!!
PS: We got so many complements from stranger on our first ride alone!!!
I had been using a high-quality folding bike to commute in Bangkok, Thailand almost daily for several years. But then I saw the Boda Boda at a local bike shop, I had to try it. The handling, versatility, and ruggedness make it perfect as a commuter. Now I use it most of the time for commuting to work unless I know I need the portability of a folding bike.
Purchased a Boda Boda (Step Over) for my retrogrouch husband, he is 6’2″ and strong, so not a small guy. His history with bicycles is to significantly challenge their sturdiness, at 225 lbs and his propensity to prepare like a boy scout, we needed plenty of payload capacity. His research and preferences for our price range narrowed the field substantially, either a touring or cargo bike and basic time tested components. Hopefully this overbuilt yet simple strategy pans out in the long run, yielding a sizable margin for reliability.
We are both in our 40’s and are in no rush, so not speed demons. But since we are middle aged now it is time to take cardio seriously (he got me a Kona Coco), and boy are we seeing gains (it is very much helping with endurance at the climbing gym too). Our state park has nice roads with long’ish flats and steep hills, so the low gearing is necessary and welcomed. He insisted on mountain triple chain rings for both bikes (mine was modded during purchase), and I can say it has worked out very well (I’d be walking up the hills without it). He started on the bike unloaded and straining up hills in low gear (though never stopping to rest unlike me), now he climbs most hills in the middle ring (but needs the reserve for cargo and trails). Although he may change to a 34t cassette to better cover heavy bike glamping. He wishes the cranks had replaceable chain rings (they are riveted, so no experimenting), it is disappointing that when they are worn out, that is it and a new chainset must be purchased; I wish bike companies would boycott that stuff, it doesn’t mesh environmentally with cargo biking at all.
He loves the handling of the bike; tracks straight as any bike could at all speeds and maneuvers precisely at low speeds. It is just super easy to control, he is always doing these really tight turns circling back to me on the hills while I’m huffing and puffing (so we can bike together or merely showing off, both?); I’m not ready for that myself yet. He wishes the front brake was more powerful (though is happy with mechanical); at his weight or anybody with sizable cargo, he doesn’t think he is at all close enough to braking loose on the pavement, which means throwing way too much braking potential. Adapting a larger disk upfront is certainly in his future.
He has swapped out a few user interface components so far to get the fit just right. The saddle is a really good starter, gives a great first experience, but if your big the comfort cushion feel might be short lived, was for him (he went with a wide leather touring saddle, super happy with that, it’s some French thing he got for me I didn’t like, so he took it). He kept playing with the handlebars forever, initially comfortable, but started bothering his wrists (I like sweptback bars, but they didn’t work for him); he went with a mountain bar with slightly more bend than average (good now). Long armed larger riders may need the extra cockpit room (an inexpensive modification). He’s got Ergon’s and separate barends for comfort/variety now, and a barend mirror (I love mine). He also got some clipless shoes and beefy pedals, they look like normal sneakers; he feels safer in wet weather now and generally faster.
We really got the bike for the super stout frame and he says it doesn’t disappoint, clearly a ton of effort went into it, way more involved with welds and fittings than a normal bike, you can’t buy a rear rack like that either. Good for customization too, he very neatly mounted a plastic milk crate with the top bolts and some spacers/washers, super cute. Still room for a small lunch cooler between the saddle and crate too. The overall length of this mid-tail bike is quite manageable too, it is far from encroaching on tandem territory, and a variety of carriers will fit it vs larger models. One downside is the non-standard pannier bar sizing, to my knowledge no other but Yuba’s fits, we happen have some nice Arkels that would’ve worked otherwise (2 on each size even, a bit of a letdown). All considered, he says he would go touring with it, so the frame and fit must be up to snuff. Once you add the racks and bits to a touring bike, the weight differential ain’t that much compared to this cargo bike, and you end up with far less points of failure and a basically no flex frame (those properties would sticker shock you with most brands).
Although this bike is fun in stock condition with no accessories, it really is just the start of your Yuba budgeting, so plan for plenty of cargo add-ons, since you won’t be carrying anything without them. And don’t expect third-party options outside of the Yuba umbrella, unless you DIY. I wish they made a cargo box for the Boda Boda. I do think that the frame (less so the bike) is such a good value that it somewhat offsets the price of the closed and costly cargo setup, I just wish we could meet in the middle on pricing; sales volume probably makes this tough. I will say that the accessories (basket & bag at least) are very well made.
I bought it online from REI for the discount/membership benefits, any potential shipping damage issues and easy pickup. They were like “why do you want this”, even though I already bought it. They seemed annoyed by its existence, and my husband had to deal with several assembly oversights after I got it home, but that doesn’t impact this review. Contrary to REI’s bike snobbery, we’ve gotten several compliments and plenty of onlookers, this red Radio Flyer looking thing drips of nostalgia and exudes fun. We didn’t buy it to turn heads, it is quite unsolicited, it was for practical reasons (exercise, Mama Chari, etc.), but we’ll reluctantly accept it, if for no other reason than visibility to motorists.
All and all it has been a positive experience, and has given us some great time together (and I’ve historically avoided exercise, no more, riding with hubby is fun), and when he gets way too fast I’ll sneak some more weight aboard.
Wow-what a fun and practical bike! I have been riding my Boda Boda from the day I picked it up from the shop. This is my new grocery getter and cruiser. I can carry my 40 lb. Border Collie when we are in an area he cannot run; he loves to ride and watch things go by. I can also haul a week’s worth of groceries, two growlers, and milk no problem. I replaced a cargo trailer and cruiser with the Boda Boda and find the Boda Boda much easier to handle in town and on the Green Belt. I am sure I will be hauling a bunch of stuff with this bike as well as just cruising around on it. Thanks, Yuba for a fun and practical bike.
My new favorite bike! I love being able to take my kids along for a ride when it’s just a little too far for them to bike. This bike is the perfect fit for our family. I added the money bar attachment and the kids can’t wait to go for a ride.
When I asked my son why he wanted to take the bike for errands he said “Its fun and we get free air conditioning”
So much fun for the whole family!!
Comfortable ride when cargo is on the bike also! Rides great and handles perfectly. I recommend the bike to everyone with kids or who want to haul anything.