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We're rocking the Mundo-van! 6 miles, 3 passengers.

3/20/2012

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Comparison shot: Mega Mundo, Itty Bitty Bike Friday.
Picked up our iBert today and installed it in our backyard while 'Nama watched the kiddos. Finally got a chance to ride the Mundo with both seats attached. I was quite glad to be riding without the kids to get a feel for the bike. The iBert made the biggest riding difference. It was difficult to get off/on the bike because it doesn't leave any space for me to stand over the top tube, I actually have to turn the handlebars a bit to squeeze in. Do-able, but not great. 

At 'Nama's house, along with my pit crew--Cousin Nate, Hubby Jose--we tweaked the bike a bit more by moving the Peanut Shell forward, raising and scooting the iBert forward, adding my tunes (the Acouztic light/mp3 player), rear light and attempted to install the computer (stil not working but I think it's the sensor). The Mundo is coming together nicely! Little Brother got a chance to test out his new seat and gave it quite high marks (as seen below). I thought he and Big Brother would have a harder time adjusting to the seats after being in the trailer but these guys are having just as much fun with their new rides as I am with mine. 

When the time came for our inaugural ride back home, I will admit, I was pretty nervous. I've never ridden with the kids on the bike before. My biggest problem was mostly just getting on around the iBert. Next, I had an issue going down the driveway. I was walking down the slope, not ready judge the bike with the added weight and wobble of the kids immediately while turning onto the street, so with my dad holding the back of the bike, I headed down and when the front wheel started going up the street slope, my back wheel was still on the hill of the driveway and my legs were dangling in the middle, not able to reach the valley between. I must have looked pretty silly. Luckily, I was able to hop off and get the Mundo on even ground on the street and took off smoothly. We cruised home with Jose taking video of our maiden voyage (hopefully to be posted in the near future). Little Brother went from tired, sobbing mess at the house to joyful, squealing baby on the bike and Big Brother was pointing out all the buses and learning hand signals. We were also rocking out to the single Spanish guitar song that was preprogrammed into our Acouztic light. I still have that song stuck in my head. A great first ride--we stayed upright and heard one man exclaim "that's the biggest bike I've ever seen!" 

More errands tomorrow and I'm really excited! 
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Little Brother says "Hey!"
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Few tweaks from my pit crew before our first ride together.
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And off we go!
3 Comments
Laurie
3/21/2012 12:04:01 am

What an incredible adventure...you are my hero!

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Dad
3/21/2012 10:19:30 am

That's the biggest bike I've ever pushed! A happy bike group if I ever saw one. Tell Lennon I put all the dirt on the patio back til next time...

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DaD
3/26/2012 10:59:35 am

What a cool looking and well travelled Bike Friday! That other bike is pretty awesome looking too...

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