Yuba was founded by Benjamin Sarrazin, a French-born adventurer who envisioned a world where bikes could do more than recreation — they could carry real life.
Inspired by years of travel through Africa and Latin America, Sarrazin witnessed how bicycles served as lifelines for mobility, transport, and independence.
When he moved to California, he combined that inspiration with a design ethos rooted in simplicity, reliability, and joy. The result was the first Yuba Mundo — a rugged, steel-frame longtail bike capable of hauling 440 pounds without losing its sense of fun.
Nearly two decades later, Yuba has expanded into one of the world’s top cargo bike manufacturers, with operations in the U.S., France, and Germany, and a loyal community of everyday riders who see Yuba not just as a brand — but as a movement.
