Well, Aren’t You Cute, Yuba Fastrack
Yuba Fastrack in Stealth Grey
It’s Cargo Christmas over here with the arrival of the first batch of Yuba Fastrack arriving. We were first alerted to this new bike almost a year ago but the covid-related shipping disruptions kept it from arriving until now.
It was worth the wait.
Imagine a cute but powerful, responsive, well appointed, customizable, 400+lbs of hauling whatever you can imagine electric vehicle that you can park in the same space as a coat rack? Oh, it will also fit people from 4’11” up to 6’1” and it only costs about 10 cents to “fill” too.
This bike falls into the cargo category commonly known as a midtail. Not as long as a longtail (think Yuba Spicy Curry or Surly Big Easy) but just as capable. The rear rack can accept up to 2 Thule Yepp Maxi Seats for toddlers. Or set it up with a set of Monkeybars for older kids. Lots of kid hauling potential.
The other key innovation is the DRS rack system. The integrated Dual Rack System (DRS) has 4 different positions that provide unparalleled versatility to adapt to any type of ride on-the-fly. Change positions in seconds: Sideloader mode, Carry-On mode, Flat mode, or Compact mode, there is always a solution to your situation. They also make a set of DRS cargo bags that gulp all the groceries and work with the folding panels. Smart.
Also smart: The front rack is included with the bike and Yuba’s Grab-N-Go bag quickly slides onto the rack and is secured with 2 buckles to offer a humongous amount of extra cargo capacity. Alternately one could also secure a simple wire basket to the rack and achieve similar results.
Where this bike really shines is for people who live in small spaces . The bike can be stood up on the rear rack and a set of skateboard wheels allows you to “roll” the bike into tight spaces like a closet, the corner of the garage, or maybe into an elevator.
There is a lot to recommend with the Fastrack. If you’ve been considering a small electric cargo bike, the Fastrack has to be on your list.
DYK you can demo this cargo bike over a weekend? More info here!
