Yuba Bicycles LLC
elMundo Electric Cargo Bicycle [ Owner’s Manual ] Page 1
1.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Yuba elMundo/eZee Hybrid-electric Cargo Bike. You
have taken a very significant step toward realizing a whole new way of transportation for commuting
and those short grocery trips that is fast, fun, efficient, and friendly to our environment. The eZee hub
motor is brushless and uses a technology called Pulse Wave Modulation Control, meaning the wear of a
traditional brushed DC motor is eliminated. Translation: far lower maintenance costs and very long
life.
Planetary reduction gears incorporated into the hub provide high torque in a compact and light weight
package which works
with
you to flatten out those pesky hills and still those ferocious headwinds.
Under normal cruising conditions (26 kmh/16 mph) the motor draws about 5 amps at 140 watts with 5
Nm of torque and has an efficiency of around 80%. The electric consumption is about 1.0 kwH for 100
km/62 miles in ebike mode – even less energy than the food consumed under leg power alone! Making
it by far one of the most efficient vehicles ever made!
While the Yuba/eZee pledge to quality means our components are of high value and reliable, it is your
responsibility to understand the safety implications and possible risks of cycling, particularly when
adding the extra speed electric-assist systems allow. So please take the time to read this manual, which
details the basic elements of care and use, as well as visit our website
electric-cargo-bike
for more in-
depth information. There you will find videos and articles to further guide and instruct. With simple care
and attention, your new Yuba elMundo Electric Cargo Bike will bring you many years of reliable use. Please
feel free to email
with specific questions or comments. We encourage and
appreciate your feedback!
Note: For assembly instructions regarding the Mundo Cargo Bike, please refer to the Mundo manual or
assembly sheet.
2.
LEGAL REGULATIONS
European Union
EU regulations state that your vehicle is an Electric Powered Assist Cycle (EPAC) when the following
conditions are met, and is now governed by the latest European regulation EN15194:2009 for EU.
Extract [ EU directive 2002/24/EC Chapter 1 Article 1 1(h) ]
“Cycles with pedal assistance which are equipped with an auxiliary electric motor having a maximum
continuous rated power of 0.25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the
vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h or if the cyclist stops pedaling.”
Conforming to EN reg., the power assist of the eZee motor/ battery can only function while the rider is
pedaling. The means of controlling the power level of the assistance is provided with either a dial or
throttle system.
North America
In the USA it is governed by Consumer Product Safety Commission 16 CFR Part 1512 requirements for low
speed electric bicycles.
The regulations allow a power assisted maximum speed
