Electric Cargo Bike Build - Finishing the Bike & Test Ride

Here's Part 2 of my most involved bike build yet - in this video we're finishing the bike which includes making all the components for the cable steering and kickstand, solving the internal wiring and doing the final assembly and testing the bike. There will be one more Episode coming after this one covering some details of the build!
00:00 Intro
00:33 Machining Cable-Steering Pulleys
06:46 Building Steering Shaft
09:39 Making Kickstand Parts
19:00 Finishing Steps for the Frame
22:50 Assembling Kickstand
25:36 Internal Wiring
35:37 Assembling Cable-Steering
41:00 Assembling Rest of the Bike
43:58 Finished Kickstand/Steering Demonstration
46:31 Showing Finished Bike / Closing Words
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[@tomas5255]

This is the most premium cargobike I have ever seen. Ticks all the boxes. I really want one.

[@Yataro79]

indeed. It's like the Load from R&M but for cool peoples.

[@PhilVandelay]

@Yataro79 That was kind of the idea actually 😅

[@nathanbanke8701]

@@PhilVandelay you made it better, you made it your own!

[@zaferince1440]

Excellent job man…👏👏👏👏👏

[@datluongvan6498]

@@PhilVandelayHave you think about to make it FAT? That would be hyper COOL!

[@Colorcrayons]

Such a great design. I wish this was commercially available. I could really really use this in my daily life. In fact, I would say I have needed such a thing for the good majority of my life. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@PhilVandelay]

There are hundreds of models like this available actually (well, not exactly like this but similar). If you want something with full suspension you might want to look at Riese&Müller, but prepare to be shocked by the price (which I think is justified btw, but many don't realize what goes into making these).

[@BoBandits]

About what I paid for my used car, but beats busy traffic, and no fuel pump

[@OjStudios]

@@PhilVandelay This is much more industrial compared to R&M, in a good way. Love this!

[@bmartin863]

@@PhilVandelay next build should be the hardest and most controversial. The mouse trap. Thousands of designs and everyone will be deeply engaged. The over engineered mouse trap 🪤 could quite possibly be the hardest thing you have ever attempted. The hardest part will be making it cheap . But that would be up to you.

[@elsanavarrette3853]

If I had a dog I love that you can see there reaction, and keep an eye on them. Also carry groceries!!😊😊❤

[@ericsn6158]

Over-engineered?? I freakin' LOVE it!👍 😃

[@janeblogs324]

Engineering? No mathematics was performed to load test this bike

[@Accessgp]

​@@janeblogs324I am not sure if you plan to transport an elephant on this bike to require "maths" 😂

[@ludditetechnologies]

The effort you put into these videos is such a benefit for us all Phil truly wonderful, thank you.

[@aledwilliams]

The bike's wonderful, but so's the filming and editing - great stuff, well done! Inspirational.

[@listerd93]

The kick stand amongst other parts really make it look and feel like a premium product. I think that because you use your bikes, you've got a great insight into what works and what things don't work for riders.

[@Corsairtux]

After the release of the first video I could not wait to see the final result. Amusing to see all the attention to details and the care that went into building this nice bicycle. It makes me also appreciate the complexity of bicycles and what mass production allows us to enjoy. Thanks for sharing you project!

[@just.some.dud3]

I'm an avid mountainbiker but I've never ridden an e-bike, I can definitely see it being advantageous on a cargo bike, especially with a heavy load. Suspension looks great, even a small amount of travel goes a long way to take the edge off. Also, Sam Pilgrim would be proud of that "stairset of doom" at the end, haha. Great stuff, Phil. Thoroughly enjoyed the build. :)

[@PhilVandelay]

Haha, it made me think of Sams videos too. I wonder what kind of madness he'd be up to with this bike

[@just.some.dud3]

@@PhilVandelay do NOT let him ride it, it would come back in pieces! haha He'd stick his brother in the cargo section and bomb stairs! 🤣

[@PhilVandelay]

I'd be disappointed if he didn't wreck it to be honest

[@just.some.dud3]

@@PhilVandelay haha, valid. :)

[@aurisnow]

@@PhilVandelay I'd say he would jump it, but he is not so good at jumping straight, so I guess he would prob have to flip it! hahah. I had to binge watch both videos, great bike. I also really enjoy your dry humor, priceless. I want one of these first, then try to find a use for it. Beautiful bicycle.

[@robertatkinson923]

Super cool build, absolute dream bike. Congratulations!

[@624Dudley]

Can’t tell which is more impressive, the bike or the video production. 🤔 Quality!

[@arwedrv7125]

Though, I love my Omnium, I'm currently in a fit of extreme jealousy over this bike. Great work!

[@PhilVandelay]

I love my omniuim (clone) as well! Actually I still ride it a lot despite having this one. Both styles of bike have their advantages

[@jimzucker]

Sick build Phil. Congratulations! Outstanding quality as usual :)

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Sick?

[@m.talley1660]

Sick - The Urban Dictionary Definition - When something is really good, cool, or very impressive.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

@@m.talley1660 Sick - The Urban Dictionary Definition - To describe a person that jacks off to their mums videos posted porn hub. "I caught Jim jacking it to his mum again. It was sick.?

[@thiago.schuler]

What an amazing build! Congratulations on the bike and on the video, too.

[@bentsprockettech]

The steering setup is beautiful sir. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ddssrr1614]

This has better quality then if a big company made it. Really impressive skills & build.. 100/10

[@dontwanttousemyrealnametol6765]

wow, you deserve some sort of a reward both for the quality of the build and the video production!

[@Malahattr]

Phil, Schoenes Tag! Having started working at an ebike shop in the last year and getting to know the industry, I have to say that your attention to precision and deep thought in all aspects puts the efforts of large ebike giants to shame. Your videos align very closely in subject matter to the content of my hopes and dreams and I hope to one day have access to a shop where I can build this bike (after having purchased your plans, of course). Keep on truckin'

[@bigtexhand]

Machinist ASMR. Please take this upvote while I start watching your back catalog.

[@ssenssel]

I've just found out about this channel and I can say that having less than 215k subs at the moment is a crime. I'm very impressed by the various building skills and also filming/editing. Became an instant fan. Kudos from Brazil.

[@lesumsi]

Wow! This is incredible. The most aesthetic cargo bike I've ever seen.

[@loekvanbentum3907]

one of the nicest things i have seen someone make on youtube!!, maybe also the most "i want that" bike i have seen in my life

[@ep1cg4m3r69]

this is easily one of the coolest cargo ebikes Ive ever seen

[@flpsan3567]

This guy is an artist. Congratulations for the creation process, cinematography and the amazing bike as a result.

[@Frank-mn4hx]

This is one of the best cargo bikes i've ever seen. It would be a good bike to ride in the small streets I live in.

[@irgendwer3610]

the steering system is ingenious

[@Longtimerolling]

Keeping the top of the chain level in the finishing shot.. nice.

[@DanielCooper1]

That is absolutely the coolest cargo bike I've ever seen. 10/10, top notch, great build.

[@Moellsen663]

One of the cooles projects I've ever seen on youtube and to put it in your words "I've seen more than I like to admit". Hope to see you ride by some day! Cheers

[@bikeridernz6169]

Absolutely and utterly stunning Phil. The best channel on KZbin as far as I'm concerned. Amazing.

[@fluxburner1636]

@28:00 I have learned that when making butt connections like this to fit inside frame rails its better space your connections in different locations. Make the 2nd connection an inch away from the 1st and the 3rd the same distance from the 2nd. Just don't let them overlap. This way you keep the diameter of the harness as small as possible. 3 connections in the same place makes it bigger and harder to pull though the opening. Great video!

[@PhilVandelay]

Good tip, this also probably makes the area less stiff and less likely multiple solder joints will break at once. Hopefully I'll remember this one next time

[@floris2872]

I can’t believe how good the finished build looks! The end result really showed how much work was put in 🤩

[@zevilaga]

The attention to every tiny detail, and the expertise is sick. The result is very impressive, I honestly envy you for these skills. Very cool bike, enjoy!

[@bethsaytomvarughese8839]

Wow.... Feels like a documentary... Workmanship and production are top top quality

[@lenardvandermaas6893]

this was truly a pleasure to watch. I love how you didn't hold back at any point and just made it as good as you could, while also making an awesome video about it. Thanks for sharing this with us :D

[@parquevideo]

Heavily impressed. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! ❤

[@chrishayes5755]

thats one hell of a build! really quality stuff.. keep it up man

[@briannewton3535]

It was cool to see that you are able to 'pop' the front wheel to go up and down steps. A truly awesome build, and pretty damn light to boot.

[@maenpaaelmeri]

This is just on another level. The ingenious design, supreme craftsmanship and absolute attention to detail are simply astonishing.

[@carlhitchon1009]

Very impressive accomplishment, design, implementation and practical use.

[@robdogracing]

Great design, fab, build, and video. As someone who likes to tinker on bikes this is on a whole another universe.

[@rodneysmith4745]

Well done, she's a beauty. Obviously she's tuff and does well when things get rough. Watching the whole video and seeing how capable the bike is during the montage left me wanting one for myself. Well done sir.

[@Radials]

Wow! Amazing attention to detail and execution! Very fine work!

[@lumotroph]

What a freaking gorgeous B roll section at the end! Aside from the amazing bike, that’s an incredible section. Bravo

[@BenHur872]

I have no need at all for a cargobike but would love to own this because I appreciate the skill that went into designing and making it. Thanks for sharing the process with us!

[@grummanschumann6475]

its absolutely beautiful how clean your shop is

[@gerritjanoosterhuis8299]

By far the coolest bike Ihave ever seen!

[@samb8414]

You're great Phil! Thanks for the amazing documentation of this fantastic build

[@pokimepikac7389]

bro i've been waiting for this video forever! great build

[@NigelMarston]

Supreme quality engineering as usual. It's like jewellery.

[@caerba1969]

amazing project! every detail and every idea to finish it. awesome bike. thanks for sharing this.

[@GroovyVideo2]

Nice build - never ridden bike with cable steering - Looks good - Kick stand very nice - Good job filming too

[@ShapezPuller64]

This is so insanely cool! Must be such a rush to be able to apply your skills to something as practical and rad as this that you then get to use everday. Nice Montana sticker, by the way 🎨

[@thebiggerbyte5991]

An excellent build! Bike companies take note: *this* is how it's done!

[@ned_mograph5957]

favorite youtuber hands down. Love the machining

[@stillokay5877]

Great work! I ride over that bridge you showed in the end everyday to work :D

[@kleckerklotz9620]

WOW! This design awesome. Very well done, Phil.

[@streddaz]

That’s a brilliant design and so well made. A lot of people would pay good money for a bike like that. I’d love one.

[@lighthunter1980]

My R&M Load4 75 is 38kg. This thing here is really light and super well constructed. Congratulations.

[@Silver_o]

I would let this man build me a wife. All well thought out design, sturdy build and all of that.

[@asbjrnyoung-groener1646]

So cool, congrats on the project of the year here on KZbin. Thanks for the opportunity to join the fun. Keep up the great work.

[@juanaq]

that's a beautiful beast, and it looks like a sweet riding experience, congratulations!

[@darrenwhite8875]

Awesome build and video series Phil, thoroughly enjoy watching that!.

[@jeremycole2036]

Beautiful build and great design. Love it.

[@paulthompson1271]

What a great series, well done to you, really enjoyed watching.

[@matus1976]

Great series of videos and excellent build and craftmanship! It's definitely inspired a few ideas for my recumbent motorcycle project. Thanks for sharing!

[@nickandersonco]

That thing is exceptionally well done!

[@pcmiller2710]

I love this bike!!!...i am filled with envy...your design needs to go into production and sold worldwide

[@PhilVandelay]

I didn't invent this type of bike, this is just my take on it. If you google cargo-bike you'll find there's hundreds of models similar to this available (some with similar features like full suspension)

[@DesignPrototypeTest]

This is such a GREAT project! Well done.

[@ajbishop890]

Wow, a very impressive bike and the amount of time and patience put into this cargo bike. Thank you for sharing your passion and amazing skills. It really opened my eyes to another level of what I could possibility make in future. I've slowing building up resources and making stuff that few people have done from making dual purpose drum sanding machine, custom made a CNC machine to installing a 2014 modern engine 1KD into old 1988 BJ74 Landcruiser and passing inspection on first assessment and I'm no mechanic so I watch people and researched a lot especially the electrical wiring systems so could eliminate a lot of modern features like ABS, Airbag, immoblisers etc that 1988 didn't have. Researching is the key and its people like you and many other u-tubers that inspires people to do things they never imagine they would be doing. So thank you so much for sharing your passions

[@kostamouzakitis2498]

Absolutely amazing video! Top notch! Keep up the good work!

[@jaapdejong1151]

Absolutely incredible, great work!

[@MrTidjon]

will challenge my nephew to build one... If he accepts it, I'll buy him the plans! Looks beautiful!!! Greetings from Portugal

[@joelrodgers7697]

Just awesome. Extremely impressed with your build videos!

[@cesarmuttio506]

This is such a GREAT project! Well done.!!!

[@sebas2571]

Prettiest cargobike I have seen so far. Man i would love one of those!

[@themok3rify]

Such a beautiful build, very nice! Great job!

[@eslachance]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I really love the attention to detail, the exact use of 3d parts when necessary only, and the solid overall construction. I really enjoyed both videos for this build, even if I don't really ride bikes (I'm more of an electric unicycle person nowadays). Really, truly, some great work here!

[@PhilVandelay]

Well, today I learned that electric unicycles exist

[@joell439]

Thanks Phil - very impressive build. Definitely looking forward to the future detailed build videos you noted. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@marlonterbio]

amazing how detailed you worked on this...! more videos please!

[@eduardovillena6084]

All I can say is wow you did it so good 🎉🎉🎉

[@bmxbanditdude]

Just incredible. Bikes are amazing. Cheers buddy 🤙

[@diyathomevn]

Hello!!! You are great. Always bring videos with good and different content, keep up the good work, your videos are very good. What a great design. I wish this was available commercially. I can really use this in my daily life. I really like your channel.

[@mussydesign7933]

im very impressed with the quality of machined parts, well done mate

[@josephglaplante]

A true work of art. Congrats!

[@aquejuegas]

Respect. People like you should be role models to follow and learn from. I hope you will always do great in your professional life. Companies should be fighting to hire someone like you to improve their products. It would be great to see your content shared on LinkedIn too. It would really help to spread the word about how cargo bikes are a great replacement for cars in urban areas. As you mentioned in another video, you are fed up with the idea that cars are the default in everyone's life. I'm actively advocating for all of that on LinkedIn but words coming from doers like you would make much more sense!

[@groundcontrolgainesville4841]

That's a super light cargo bike. Nice job.

[@wayneclement7201]

This is one of the coolest things i have ever seen

[@MichielvanderMeulen]

super super nice, great looking, well engineered

[@texavery87]

Wow incredible job. Great engineering

[@oONeMesiS0o]

Simply awesome Phil!

[@randallblytheadlercavalera8373]

coolest bike 😊the design and the engineering itself😊❤

[@jbkltc4469]

really impressed with this build

[@PYWong-jq4pg]

Another awesome build ! I’ve taken much inspiration from this !

[@richardharker2775]

Nothing short of excellent.

[@Rubbernecker]

Absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@dansonthetube]

Stunning work! 🥳 A real labour of love ❤

[@92mariotta]

Excellent work!

[@andr27]

beatiful job, one more thing to consider - secure steering mechanism, especially bottom part. Other than that - nice, practical bike :)

[@SteveCopley]

That's a beautiful thing you've made

[@everythingexplained]

Love the build of your cargo bike, e-power ftw!