Picked up the Mundo today. It is HUGE. When I walked into the shop, I was actually a little afraid of it. It reminded me of the first time I drove a big, big truck--it seemed that I ought to need a special license to drive it.
First things first, I bought a massive lock for my Mundo. I don't want this baby to slip away anytime soon. I'm sure I'll be spiffing it up soon enough--rearview mirror and panniers perhaps?
Once I was brave enough to hop on board I found it surprisingly easy to maneuver. I had to quickly figure out how to shift properly; it has been nearly 20 years since I've been on a proper bike if you don't count indoor spin class...and I don't.
When I got home, the boys were thrilled to take it for a ride. It is a little harder to maneuver with the kids on board but I think I'll get used to it with practice. The hardest part is getting going from a full stop and putting down the kickstand while on the bike. The first will surely get easier as I get a little more muscle development in my legs. If I can't figure the second out, I'll surely need to develop my arms to be able to hold the bike up while dismounting while kids are on board.
The best part is how much fun it is to ride this thing. It has been in my possession for three hours and we've been on two bike rides so far. Wheee!
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