Huge Dutch style cargo trike

my main project during my KZbin absence, unfortunately half the build footage got scrambled on my PC because it pooped it's pants soz

[@LexsBudgetBunkerBuild]

You'd be right popular on the cycleways on that monster LOL. Fantastic job building it.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Like a snow plow! Cheers lex

[@psocretes8183]

At that size I was expecting it to be electric powered. It's a cracking bike. Your dad would be proud I'm sure.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Cheers

[@Know-Expert]

No space for batteries? 😅

[@wolswildcamping1257]

As usual James when you get on to the technical stuff I have no effin clue wtf you're talking about but I do enjoy watching you enthuse about it. Be safe and be lucky man.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

That makes two of us mate

[@doOf3r]

Look like a unicyclist pushing a pram, awesome job! raised tonneau cover maybe? I bet you'll put some leccy motors in it eventually too haha.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

The bed is about the same size as those big 440w solar panels as it happens

[@doOf3r]

@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 There you go then! Be rude not to. :D

[@simplexicated]

Now that's what I call a conversation starter. Great work as always James. Cargo bikes are so much money! Definitely worth the time to build. The whole babboe cargo bike scandal still echos in my mind. You did the right thing beefing it all up.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Read your comment and went down a fractured frame rabbit hole, they obviously tried making a quality product to begin with but at some point decided to bury their heads in the sand. What a shame.

[@GrumpyTim]

Love the fact you've used Sturmey gears, a much more elegant solution. Really envious, that's such a good build and it must be a hoot to ride around on. Excellent stuff.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

It is a lot of fun on the empty flat back roads around here. I've got other hubs with more gears, sturmey and Shimano but my faith in the robustness of the mighty AW has yet to be tested.

[@GrumpyTim]

Whenever I go to the Morgan factory for a cup of coffee I see the Morgan (Pashley) bicycles in the shop - they look fantastic and retro and beautiful - they have hub gears which I guess are Shimano, and hub brakes I think. They aren't cheap - definitely not the sort of money I'd spend on a bike, and theoretically I could get an old steel frame bike and make something with a similar vibe myself. I actually bought a Raleigh Record Sprint for that very job, but it was so nice I just restored it back to it's original condition (must re spoke the wheels sometime, they're a bit sloppy at the mo).

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

@@GrumpyTim pashley make beautiful bikes and trikes. I think that was the right move with the Raleigh, geometry is all about speed. I've been getting bikes through my brother's work, they refurb and sell second hand bikes but either scrap or bulk sell the less desirable bikes, similar operations all over the country, if you had one locally you'd end up with 50 perfect bikes in no time! I now have the trifecta of the last Birmingham built Dawes, heavy tourer, light tourer and road, they're heavenly, I doubt a pashley feels any nicer under you even if they are nicer to look at. He got a gaggle of 70's folders and shoppers for my kids too, chrome luggage racks and of course 3spds, they would have gone for scrap. Maybe you need an old post bike?

[@GrumpyTim]

I have a bit of a soft spot for the old 70s folders and shoppers, they have a really great look, and they should work fine so long as you don't go over any jumps or stuff like that. I did consider getting an old post bike at one time, but I figured I didn't really need it. Seeing your video has got me thinking about getting something with Sturmey gears, bizarrely I don't have any at the moment, and that just won't do.

[@julias-shed]

Awesome build 😀 shame about the lost footage would have been a great video.

[@Engineerd3d]

That is one beautiful machine! Very very nicely done! The definition of built not bought with attention to longevity and use! Sprinkle some good craftsmanship and you have a beautiful outcome!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Cheers mate

[@joep041188]

Looks fantastic! Dutch Guy approved!!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

That's all that matters cheers!

[@anonharingenamn]

Very cool bike, looks sturdy.

[@UnhingedHarry]

That's a great machine. Why did you put the shackles on the front? They're usually on the back. You almost need a brake booster - which not practical due to no electricity or vacuum. Did I hear right that you have 6 kids ? crikey !!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

There was a reason, f*cked if I can remember though mate. The braking effort isn't what I'm struggling with, friction in the cable and finding where to put a return spring and I think the cables are ugly, if I did something with rods and brass bits it'll look puka even if it still doesn't stop

[@UnhingedHarry]

@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 Yeh it'll be the bizzo for sure. Keen to see how you make it work with the steering pivot. Blows my mind thinking about it..

[@monepicyo7083]

Lovely bike! I'm not sure I'd fancy pedalling one of those all the way to France though, although I suppose it's downhill

[@dragontattooee]

Was only thinking about a similar idea yesterday. Loving the cargo trike

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

My mistake with mk1 was thinking of it like a bicycle and not anticipating the torsional loads on the frame and lateral loads on the wheelchair wheels, I also neglected to consider hills living somewhere as flat as I do.

[@sammysandbags1170]

Omg buddy blast from the past building the bikes. What's next anti Tank Crossbows made with leaf springs LOL. Great to see you active buddy.

[@IncredibleTractors2]

fantastic, that is so cool, I bet its hard work with a heavy load

[@BackyardBunkerBuilder]

I was looking forward to seeing this one.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Alright mate how are you doing?

[@BackyardBunkerBuilder]

Doing well my friend. You alright? I must say I am quite jealous of your trike there. She is a beauty. Think I will have to give building one a shot. Your a clever chap that's for sure.

[@farmerfuller87]

Lovely bit of kit

[@enginelover1]

1st picture in my head, thought the pedals are driving a shaft and a diff to the front wheels. Hah creaczy

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

With a cvt...

[@DansKoiPond]

The man is now on fire. What do they say about buses?

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

They shouldn't throw stones at the Pope?

[@benspeedschannel888]

That’s bloody fantastic! Excellent 😎😎

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

You alright Ben, sorry I dropped off the radar a bit could feel Facebook trying to suck me back in so I got rid of messenger. How are you doing?

[@benspeedschannel888]

@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 no worries butty, glad to see you back in action. Is your arm back to 100% now? All good this end, not much going on here really, same old same old. I have managed to spend a bit of time riding my trials bike for the first time since before the Covid showed up 👍

[@DansKoiPond]

That's amazing, love it.

[@Traderjoe]

Love it!

[@smithbuilt]

Nice heavy bike for down hills. I don't know your computer crashed and my new tablet wiped all my memory cards.....

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Sorry to hear that mate, flipping annoying isn't it

[@smithbuilt]

@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 yep but hay atleast the projects didnt vanish with the data. That bike looks fun. Are sharp ish turns sketchy with the handle bar swinging so far away?

[@Know-Expert]

Absolutely awesome bakfiets.... niet te gelofen! Pity you lost the videos I know how that feels.....😢

[@richardandrews7791]

YES....last bike vid was ace and was hoping for more...v.much looking forward to this. Kudos

[@richardandrews7791]

RIP your old man...he sounds like an inspirational person.

[@iansforge]

oh wow i love it

[@davidmac5092]

👍👍 Top Job

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Cheers Dave

[@samdooley82]

Banger Mate!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Cheers dools. You got yourself a little tractor?

[@samdooley82]

Yes! Bought some fields in Cornwall and an international 474, it’s great. Been thinking of you as I’m trying to fix it up, I am a bit of a beginner mechanic! It the tractor starts and runs the topper so I’m happy. Although the battery came wired up as posative earth (not what it should be) so all the electrics are fried but the starter motor seems to work wired up the wrong way round! Looking forward to a lifetime project of keeping the tractor running. Glad to see you back, the cargo bike is lush. S

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

@@samdooley82 outstanding, 10/10 and well done mate, what are you going to do with the land? Positive earth was common enough but I don't have a clue about old tractors, my mate arwel agri machinery is like a walking vintage tractor encyclopedia though if you ever have questions look him up on here.

[@samdooley82]

Cheers thank you. Gonna farm the land and grow some proper food for the kids! S

[@samdooley82]

Also opening a small campsite if you guys dance a holiday anytime: we are near Helston. Beaches close by!

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

OG ice cream bike and dog bike kzbin.info/www/bejne/gneQqHl-htOjmZIsi=SSCakXSj_2WdxXUP Unfortunately i am struggling to find the historic backfeit site, its memorable photos have since been discovered by every dog and his wife and have spammed the original site into nothingness.

[@andygreenaway6459]

Keep on Tunnelling