How to Build a DIY Cargo Bike (Plans available!)

[@porkchop955]

Absolutely positively killer design and craftsmanship. As someone who runs 90% of his errands on a bicycle, a cargo bike of this design is on my wish list.

[@FunkyBuddha81]

and did you build it allready ?

[@porkchop955]

@@FunkyBuddha81 unfortunately not. I still make do with a 1994 C'dale MTB with racks front and rear.

[@fonztheonly]

its been like 3 years since i first watch this video and today i can finally say that i made my own cargobike its not exactly like this but this video was my inspiration all this time

[@TK-OK]

“The most important thing you need is motivation and you can’t buy that” bravo 👏 well said sir

[@ConiferProject]

Yes, you need videos like that for motivation :) 👍

[@marianohernandez198]

@@ConiferProject 👍

[@britzwickit]

haha, came here to post this, followed by a "PREACH!"

[@deusvult125]

subed for that

[@DonnyDarko13]

and a workshop+ enough space and money for materials and tools +machines ;)

[@israelcantuta541]

“The most important thing you need is motivation and you can’t buy that” I just love this phrase because it's so true :). Great job and I've started to visualize building one by myself.

[@oithetresen609]

me too. But I first need to save some money on an AC TIG welder because I want to do this whole bike out of aluminium. Mainly because I have tons of it lying around and I barely own any steel.

[@grandpasbarn2806]

The tip on citric acid to remove plating is great, used it last weekend on some 3/16"' diameter rod. What a lifesaver, thanks. Even though ill never build a cargo bike, I enjoyed the video and always enjoy your craftsmanship and peaceful demeanor.

[@JaySims]

Looks like this was actually built out of necessity- not just a build for likes- Very impressive and inspirational- been wanting to do something like this for some time.

[@AlexandreVerney]

Thanks for the video ! I actually drew a LOT of inspiration from your first cargo bike tutorial and we made our own with my wife and father last year. With this video, everything is a lot more easy to understand and I hope people will dare to build their own. Thanks again !

[@PhilVandelay]

Thanks! I was surprised how many people were inspired by that and went through the effort of extracting the information from those pictures. I hadn't intended the post as a tutorial back then since I didn't expect people would like it so much they want to recreate it. And I also never wrote down any measurements back then.. so that's why I had planned to do this video for a long time, we need more cargo bikes in the world :)

[@BighypeBeats]

5 years ago he made a bike with no experience 5 years later this guy makes tecnical drawings and 3d models Great development

[@alecto1550]

Well 5yr is not short..

[@lilsazon]

@@alecto1550 yes it is

[@s.sradon9782]

@@lilsazon I 3d printed a 300w portable sun within 1 week with no previous experience of anything engineering. It worked 1st try and while smaller than I bicycle and mechanically simpler it's more complex. 5 years is not that short

[@TheMe2oo]

Can you tell me which software he used to draw these project? Thank you

[@s.sradon9782]

@@TheMe2oo just use fusion since it's free

[@thomashughes_teh]

When I was young my grandmother instructed me to "Learn something new every day of your life". I think I'm averaging good to the end of the month after this video even if I learn no more.

[@mikehunt-zx8tr]

"The most important thing you need to build stuff is motivation and you can't buy that" I love that

[@AdrianTache]

Me before watching the video: A 40-minute bike build? I don't think this is worth watching. Me after watching the video: That was awesome!

[@MarinusMakesStuff]

What a nice project log! Thanks a lot Phil. I just started working at my old art academy and there they have all the tools to build a project like this. Wood workshop, metal workshop, CNC mill to mill wooden parts.. I can just mill out jigs to hold the metal parts in place. Then move everything over to the metal workshop and simply assemble the bike there using all of the jigs. I might consider this project as it's really something that challenges me and I like a challenge :) Thanks for the inspiration! I know it's very hard work to besides doing such a project, also document every step in a sensible way.

[@thomasgaumont3256]

Great work ! great plans, thank you so much for it ! I did mine for about 410€, 100 hours. I was a complete beginner in MMA welding. I spent a long time doing the welding. I had some difficulties for finding the 1”1/8 steal fork before I realized it was BMX standard. Another problem I had : I didn't manage to extract the bottom bracket, which was very seized up. I was affraid welding without removing it would burn the grease or even weld the ball bearings. Hopefully it is still rolling and no particular problem until now. And I did a small mistake with the steering tubes dimension (too thin) so I've been tinkering to make it fit. My advice : choose a good donor bike, I lose money buying new gearing, and other new bike parts.

[@PhilVandelay]

Nice! Also good to hear some feedback on cost and build time, 400 bucks and 100 hours is about what I would guess as well for an average build. Looks like you also learned a lot of new stuff which I think is a big pro with taking on a project like this. Seized bottom brackets are a pretty common problem on older frames, I would generally suggest to disassemble any donor frame completely before you use it to find potential problems. Maybe you can still get it out though, it's usually just a problem of finding a way to apply enough torque

[@Dvirshe]

What a huge effort, both in planning and execution and in photography and editing. You through a lot of good advices all over the video, this advices are really helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@JoelRavier]

This is incredible. I've been wanting to build this type of cargo bike for a few years now. Excited to buy your plans and no longer have any excuses not to start! Thank you!

[@undernoillusions1448]

I really appreciate your no nonsense approach ( w/o streching the timeline b.s.that so many videos favor) . Not that I'm saying everything need be uber serious though. .Your delivery and" cut to the chase" detail overview, with the admix of alternate possibilities ( pro and con ) made me an instant subscriber, follower, fan i.e.fanatic😁 (which means I will be pointing others to your channel and existence) and as a person who will only give real - or none at all - compliments ...I say " this was a joy to watch from start to finish." Thank you !

[@PhilVandelay]

Thanks! My vids have a tendency to get too long as it is, so I try to keep it as concise as I can without skipping major info. Glad to hear when people notice it!

[@DolfocarAli]

Most of my project I take from KZbin and this is by fare the most intriguing one I watched in months thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@iainmel1]

Firstly, informative, concise and INTERESTING enough to watch to the end, and come out of it inspired and itching to get going! Secondly, how refreshing with the calm voice and calm musicwhich actually seems to disappear. Logical sequence, a little humour and fun to watch thanks!

[@randybecker55]

This video made me smile from beginning to end! 😊 You sir think outside the box ... are an incredible engineer ... and a master craftsman! Your extra attention to detail is what makes what you're doing so enjoyable to watch! Keep inventing ... and PLEASE ... keep making videos! And the things you can carry on this bike!! WOW! 😂 LOVE IT!! Keep up the good work!! 👍

[@ciberbri59]

“The most important thing you need to make something is motivation and you can’t buy that.” Awesome ... I’m subbed!

[@muellermade4857]

This is fantastic! You are the person who first inspired me to want to make a cargo bike with your originall bike build on on Reddit all those years ago. Please make more videos!

[@newsonair]

Your narration was so impressive, just like the way you made the bike... Clear and understandable to even a layman. Tnx for uploading this n wishing you all the best with lots of love... Enjoy the ride...

[@iplayzthegames6968]

Honestly this is incredible. I always wanted to get an ebike to commute but there's no way I'm taking a car full of tools on my bike, I reckon I could easily fit most of my tools on that, asides maybe a chop saw. Definitely gonna have to look into building one of these for the summer

[@archeravelin545]

I have been looking for sufficient motivation to learn welding and metal work. I JUST FOUND IT. Thank you.

[@ShardCollector]

Excellent video! Lot of skill and hard work there 💪 A Bullitt framekit is around 1600€ and for someone who has no access to a workshop, let alone any skills in the area, it just might be the cheapest option 😅

[@Slenkamure]

finally a DIY channel where the person actually knows how to weld and doesn't end up with blobby mess

[@moth.monster]

I like how you showed how to make the steering shaft without a lathe.

[@databanks]

Thank you for that intro explaining that you don't NEED a full blown workshop with thousands of dollars worth of tools. I've seen so many negative comments in DIY videos along the lines of "BS, it's only a cheap build if you have tool x, y, and z and they're expensive". As you said, a cheap welder and angle grinder or even hacksaw are the bare minimum along with some basic hand tools - under $200 to get started and they're useful around the house anyway. Not to mention the people complaining about cost of materials. Council roadside cleanups are your friend, as are give-away pages on places like Gumtree, Craigslist etc. If you're inventive, you can adapt all sorts of things that others consider scrap :D As for the build, that big gap under the donor bike looks like it would be a great space for a 4 stroke motor for people living in places it's still legal and want some help powering along with a heavy load. Or a great space for an extra large DIY lithium ion battery pack if you want to go electric. Great design. Relatively simple to build but looks very robust (welding skill dependant) and versatile.

[@leonclose7823]

Great video. I built a really rough bike of this type several years ago. Now that my circumstances actually suit a cargo bike, I may have to build another. Just bought your plans.

[@michaelosmon]

“The most important thing you need is motivation, and you can’t buy that”. Best line in any how to video I’ve ever seen. This is a great video

[@michaelosmon]

I watched this a year ago and I have just completed my first cargo bike build. I love it! I will make more I'm sure but I had a lot of fun building it and it's surprisingly stable and strong. Thanks for sharing this idea

[@PhilVandelay]

Since these questions come up a lot: - The final weight of the whole bike is about 30 Kilograms in my case. Obviously this will differ slightly between builds depending on parts and materials. - No you don't need a motor to ride it, the effort required isn't that much higher than a normal bike unless you're going uphill with lots of cargo. - Yes it's easy to ride, you get used to the handling after a few minutes.

[@CONQUISTADOR79]

Phil Vandelay by far this is the coolest bike man thank you for the inspiration stay blessed brethren

[@stefanludwig275]

Very impressive build. I watched the whole video and think about to build one by my own. You think you also can build it from aluminum with higher wall thickness of the tubes?

[@PhilVandelay]

@@stefanludwig275 Yeah I have considered that as well. I think the construction would translate well to Aluminum, 2mm walls would probably be enough as it's already quite overbuilt. I mainly went with steel because it's more common and you can use it with most welders

[@stefanludwig275]

@@PhilVandelay Why you removed the downtube from the mountainbike frame? You dont think that you have more stiffness if you use the whole frame? Another thing, i think you are german, right? Than we also could write in german :-)

[@celsocsouza9206]

Phil Vandelay

[@grahamserle7930]

Personally I don't have a need for such a bike, but what an ingenious solution for so many. Bloody awesome job Phil and a very well articulated voice over that explained everything perfectly.

[@dontsplatmatt]

Can anyone think of a way it would be possible to use 2"x1" instead of the 60mm×60mm in the plans? I have a ton of 2"x1" laying around that I would love to put to use over buying a new piece of 20' of steel.

[@GraemeRobinson]

Thanks so much for posting this video - inspiring stuff! Some great tips there for the first timer and I like that you encourage anyone, no matter what their resources are, to give it a go.

[@username17234]

So this is the famous Vandelay, importer and exporter.

[@eatenkate]

Really liking the voice-over!

[@MattOckendon]

The build plans are worth every penny, thanks Phil

[@womacko]

That joke with the sponsors, got me 😂 3:38

[@bob-ny6kn]

... and "... sorry USA :(..." hahahha.

[@wrjensen2353]

I got a good laugh too.

[@user-sw2er4bv1r]

why i subbed lmao

[@Mtematiks]

Me as well, I was on the edge to close the video :)

[@dfhhjle8866]

hahahaha i knowwww huh...

[@oiulkn2297]

you did a great thing - this video inspired people worldwide to build their own cargo bikes

[@franks.5069]

Definitely diggin' the voice over. It helps to learn why stuff is made the way it is.

[@jlucasound]

That is an incredible design and build. Kudos to you! You could even attach a comfy seat (I'm talking Lazy Boy Recliner-ish!) to the platform and mobilize a disabled person or anyone, for that matter. The electric idea is very tantalizing!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Great bike, great video. The voiceover worked really well. I learned loads of tips and tricks. Thanks Phil! Craig

[@tradingdotbegin2291]

Super interesting to make this into a long-range electric bicycle. Well done!

[@xrayaiz74]

This is a very useful idea and a great project tutorial. Your choices are very practical and fit very well with the design goal. I also like the option to make the bike an electric variant. Just great options on this one idea of a modified bicycle. These would be great to have in auto assembly plants for skilled tradesmen to use and get some exercise in. Thanks again for your great design knowledge and fabrication skill.

[@selivokhin]

Great video, built mine own according to this and now i'm one happy cargobike owner! Thanks Phil!!!

[@wam8963]

I love it! The square shape, the paint, it is awsome. You Real did a great job, thanx for sharing.

[@irmacabrera742]

@Kamban Master as

[@livesportsvideo03]

I can see an Ikea advert right here, excellent idea and implentation, well done.

[@davidhughes4722]

did anyone else see the giant bus driving through the pond at the beginning 0:16?

[@MaxImagination]

@vortexrider1 A bus. :)

[@AllanJoChristiansen]

Is this in København Denmark Lol

[@MikeJones-wq4qv]

@vortexrider1 Hamburg

[@admiralicywolffeyt1465]

It actually a boat. It just looks like a bus I think I might have been whoooooshed

[@Friek555]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX3Flniwqd2knJI Here you are ;)

[@plunder1956]

It's such a useful idea. A trailer can do some of this quite well. This style of Dutch or Danish Cargo Bike is very flexible. When I was a kid in the 60s, I saw many of them in Denmark carrying crates of beer LOL. I even saw an old one here in the UK. With modern Electric assistance they would be very practical even for people like me.

[@slimsqde7397]

this is so cool, i would be carrying so much stuff everywhere lmao

[@rubartknas7075]

Großartig-kenne kein besseres Video zum Thema-Vielen Dank für Deine Mühe und die Einblicke in Deine erprobten Handgriffe.

[@oletrenner]

Great build, great video! Now I want a cargo bike...

[@brunobatistaalves7774]

LoL Me too!

[@arif.rhidayat]

The new video format more informative, i think. Its so Helpful

[@mothertruckerpodcast6133]

0:14 Ms. Frizzle: "ok class the school sold our bus so now we have to use our imaginations on the trip, speaking of which we are going to explore the great lakes."

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

Got my parts all ordered up found two bikes ordered the plans and found a really nice industrial storage box for the cargo bay, never welded before but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it with a little practice it’s not a race so I can just take my time. THANKS SO MUCH 👍👍👍👍

[@PhilVandelay]

Always glad to hear that! It'll be a rewarding experience 👍

[@diyowl5496]

34:20 - Such a casual cut. Nice build though, I have to say your welding skills are impressive!

[@yose1402]

You are a genius guy congratulation. Ideas like this do the life more easy for people.

[@user-gz3yt9wg7s]

The sponsor joke got me subscribing 🤘

[@fwmtb]

same

[@adamthethird4753]

Excellent video and even better plans. Thank you very much for all the work you put into this. I plan on building at least two of these. Good health to you!

[@Amsterdam767]

Лучшая инструкция по созданию карго! Всё до мелочей Спасибо, мужик

[@user-qh8og3ci3e]

водка путин дом2

[@just1voice994]

I really enjoyed watching your video. I am not going to build one but still enjoyed watching it. You have a calm intelligent way of speaking which is great. Thanks

[@KarolisBorkertas]

So sick I would love to have one !

[@persimonsen8792]

Buy one www.larryvsharry.com/

[@transkryption]

How does I watch you a year ago and not remember. You are truly god tier level of inspirational motivation; *welding in your kitchen apartment* what excuse do most of us have? Grab some propane torches and an LPG tank and braise it yourself in the park if you have to! Really I just feel shame at looking at these levels of excellence. How an automatically every step,.thought and action get me on the path when I can action though, wishes into sketches, designs and actual builds... Breathe....

[@abdrazak6963]

Love this. So much possibility and endless potentials. Well made and well done 👍.

[@chantalrubino337]

Mark 2 Aluminium tubing & electric drive. You are a very talented man, thank you for the experience.

[@PhilVandelay]

You read my mind!

[@TheLaXandro]

>The most important thing you need is motivation and you can’t buy that Well, I guess I'm shit outta luck here

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

You are a great teacher, your voice is perfect for step by step fallowing , keep up the good work. I

[@JefGaLingVlog]

I like your work Man👍😊

[@alfateh1650]

Wow

[@themanofquality3582]

yes I am also from Indonesia🇮🇩👋👍

[@ProlificInvention]

Welding nuts onto frames is a trick I'm going to commandeer. Excellent video

[@roningtr]

I ve watched the whole video. this is why I pay for my internet

[@abzcabz9211]

do you know internet license is one thing thats free for mankind it shouldnt be charging money that means your paying for something belongs to you thanks to the inventer and founder

[@roningtr]

@@abzcabz9211 who should I make a lawsuit against?

[@budlamonica6531]

Wow, Your fabrication skills have come a long way since that first bike.

[@Rouverius]

10:34 RIP. But as an American I can say, it was was worth it though. :D

[@obybenkenoby]

Oh Mann! Danke! So eine tolle Anleitung. Unkompliziert, Sympathisch gut gemacht!!!

[@dantheman1896]

“The most important thing you need is motivation and you can’t buy that”

[@nickwinn7812]

Just the perfect amount of detail in the explanation. Great bike.

[@nicolasschmmit8508]

shortest 40 minutes ever xD

[@juanmapagan3947]

Didnt even notice it was 40 minutes till you mentioned it!!! Lovely!

[@carlos2004]

@@juanmapagan3947 same, watched the whole thing and didn't even look first that it was 40 min. granted, now i watch almost everything in 2x speed but still counts i think

[@puckibort6601]

Perfekte Produktion. Beides

[@cinarsinan]

I watched it again and again..

[@juliuspantoja1636]

P

[@tubamonkey1]

The transition to your sponsors was seamless 👌

[@niclaslofgren]

17:15 was that a Diresta referens ?!

[@PhilVandelay]

It was :)

[@andreasp6694]

If it sounds like a Diresta reference, it is a Diresta reference... And btw: the voice over is a nice mix-up imo. Nice vid!

[@eddyraye5825]

GREAT VIDEO... VERY IMPRESSIVE BUILD... I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU NOT KILLING ME WITH LOUD MUSIC... THANKS FOR POSTING... LOOKING FORWARD TO FUTURE BUILDS...

[@hazmatader2836]

17:12 If it looks flat it is flat, reminded me of my classmate girl

[@Frank-mn4hx]

I like it. Transporting a cargo bike with a cargo bike.😄

[@macacotaradao]

Your attention to detail is remarkable... Thanks for a well build product....

[@ElFurioso]

"If it looks flat it is flat" That's the attitude 👍

[@chris.s1678]

This is just the type video I am after to help with building my own cargo bike! Thanks very informative and helpful!

[@bla5tfm]

Great job.. I'm inspired to build one for myself... I'm thinking of having the cargo bay be foldable to reduce the width of the bike when I'm not hauling anything, and would allow the bike to fit most bike racks... Again great job!!!

[@anythingelectric5209]

Absolutely make more! Bro, you opened my eyes to endless possibilities! Thanks

[@rxsamar]

I found you first build years ago - this video is fantastic - nice work and thanks for sharing

[@royalewithcheese1000]

My favorite video on all of KZbin. Thanks, bro.

[@rodjava]

Best cargo bike build I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Rod in San Francisco

[@fredrossman1189]

That was great. Probably the best how to yet. I loved every minute of it.

[@michaelangelosuarez3201]

nice work...truly nice work.what i admire most from you DIY guys is the patience & ingenuity...

[@FarmerFpv]

Damn, that was a fantastic video and build, you should definitely do more. I love the dry humor lol Cheers from NorCal USA

[@bryanjaramillo2789]

I would love to spend time with you just observing your technical procedures

[@bhattiprolumahasenadhipath4602]

Very useful for bringing provision materials,weekly vegetables and so on in one time very good thanks

[@simonafloat]

This is great. I will be buying your plans really soon and look forward to building!

[@PersTV]

Content like this makes the world a much better place...subscribed! :)

[@scottingleman8103]

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen ! Nice work! I need to buy as 55 gallon barrel of motivation!

[@warrenzausa3145]

the best cargo bike build i have ever watched! 👍👍👍👍

[@hereiamrakshith]

I feel like taking my bicycle out more. Thanks for the motivation ♥️

[@f1rstclass596]

Great build. I love the sofa attached.

[@woodinheart]

Meins ist am Sonntag fertig geworden. Danke für die Pläne und für das Video.