How I Built a Cargo Bike for under $100. Cargo Fork Build

[@elijahfernands6105]

Not only is the end result efficient and good looking, the process is also well-shot and the music is fun to listen to. You made a great video and a great bike mod. Thanks for posting!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Elijah Fernands dude!! Thanks for all the kind words, super glad you enjoyed!

[@alifrangga5156]

👍

[@ateliersolidaire4558]

yes I agree !

[@sebastiangreenwood3019]

In my opinion, this is real cycling, you can spend as much money as you want but you cant buy the fun and satisfaction that solving a problem by creating something unique brings. Bravo, you're a role model to all of us!

[@Phoebetheboss]

We recently saw this bike at Kickstand while I was volunteering there! I had the exact thought to sit on the front cargo rack HAHA! Glad to see the creator intended it 😂

[@newhomemech]

This is actually awesome and inspiring! You’ve got great skill as a welder and in making jigs. Not to mention the sweet end result ! Brilliant

[@ez7017]

Mate this is sick! Awesome job, love the simplicity and intuitive way you figured out the measurements. I'm bad at math but into welding so I think I feel a summer project coming on!

[@francislematt7079]

Instead of extending the forks you could have used bmx or kids bike fork, extended the head tube and steerer and then mount a rack on the head tube & down tube for much better stability. Yes, I am aware that the drop in cargo fork for 20 inch wheels is in vogue!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Yeah I saw that recently, it’s pretty sweet. I just learned it is called a bakers bike. I’ll have to try that out soon!

[@kirkw1740]

I like the idea but I can see some of those welds giving out over time and repeated bumps and impacts of the front tire. I think it could be easily reinforced with some strips of steel welded over the cross bar and up and down the forks on the front and back though.

[@johnnywikk6472]

Hi! thanks for your input. I was thinking the same thing but I have just been testing it out for a few and its working good so far. Those strips would def give me some peace of mind though 🙏

[@whitepawrolls]

I'd think that fat tire would be a good "shock absorber" for that. If it were a thin high pressure tire then yea I could see it as an issue.

[@RobertWardJones]

Why not attach the rack to the frame so the steering is not weighted down? Great paint job!

[@DocumentJuan]

The lower the rack is the better center of gravity with a big load.

[@ninetailsnet]

if he wanted to take back the bike to original form, he only need to change the fork thats why the rack was also attach to the fork instead on the frame

[@jige8191]

The paintjob is so 90's. I made the same on my moped when i was 14 years old.

[@hannodearing1366]

Absolutely love this video. Starting my own project right now to put it under the christmas tree...

[@shadmannadim8552]

what was that bike you were riding at the beginning .. i loved that one as commuter ... will you please share the detail about it like frame size wheel size and what is your height?!(so many questions!!).i am thingking of building a bike like this minimal commuter. i will highly appreciate it TIA

[@JamesParus]

Good ideas. Center frame tube is higher than wide. Makes sense. After watching many of similar videos I've been thinking that the side frame tubes could probably be left out if the diamond plate sides would be turned to form similar structure. So only center frame would go through.

[@omartodologo6227]

Imagination is the only limitation. What a great job. Congratulations!

[@PhilVandelay]

Awesome build! I've been thinking about making one of those for years. Love the paintjob, I gotta remember that trick to flick it with your hands. I tried to flick it with a brush a few times and it never turned out right..

[@johnnywikk6472]

Phil Vandelay thanks dude! You really should, it’s pretty handy. Yeah paint spattering, I took an abstract painting class in university, it’s really paying off :)

[@chrisallen9154]

If Phil Vandelay is impressed that is like a gold star from the teacher. Good thought processes and outcome.

[@frauleinjosefine6000]

That's a super inspiring video and makes the build look super easy to follow. I wish you could have shown how exactly you installed the front brakes a little more detailed since that step was roughly shown. I know how to install brakes generally but in this case it's part of the customize job, so it seemed a little unclear to me 🙃

[@alansuptdg]

Hey Johnny, I'm no bike geo expert but at 0:34, you can retain a similar wheel base if you put the new front wheel maybe an inch or two back. It would result to you adjusting your cuts though from something perpendicular to an angle because you used a square tube. You will be able to play around with rake with a round tube, I suppose. Anyway, that was just a brain fart. I'm a new subscriber and now a fan of your work. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheIndustrialphreak]

dude i love your work! we need some velo action and maybe some open source aspect? I am working on a battery following edisons design love to help incorporate it into your works!

[@steelartist]

Good set up!, good technique, good job! It is so easy to criticize after you've done the work,,, and I can't tell you how many times I've heard (after it's done) "what's so special.....how else could you have done it?" I've been a fabricator for 50+ years and I know taking the original idea to completion is often a task of a whole lotta' thought. Good Job!😀👍

[@coalitionforhumansurvival82]

Dude! So fun! Your DIY wood jig work is an inspiration. Keep it up, looking forward to seeing what you make next.

[@felixcat9318]

The rack as a seat also looks to be pretty good!

[@dcawkwell]

Nice video. But a butchers bike the cargo is mounted to the frame of the bike so that it doesn't move when you turn the handle bar.

[@maximes4428]

4:34 most satisfying part imo

[@newhomemech]

It was the paint for me

[@davidxante7913]

👏 Felicidades ese trabajo me inspiró, consideras que es resistente la horquilla?

[@joebobbiggins5046]

You could even do an aluminum rack that mounts to the modified fork, to shave weight

[@jarednagreen463]

Man, that’s awesome, I loved the entire thing! Years ago, my dad did a custom splatter paint job on my sister’s bike and I’ve always loved that look. Great design and incredible quality video! Just subscribed!

[@jonathanlee8950]

Good video this makes cargo bikes easier to replace cargo vans👍

[@johnnywikk6472]

thanks dude!

[@whitepawrolls]

Only thing I think I'd change on this while you were making a whole new fork is use disk brakes instead of v's. Better stopping power for the extra weight.

[@whitepawrolls]

Nice work especially the paint splatter. I wonder what kind of load capacity that will have. I have a bad habit of pushing that limit and breaking things :)

[@wonkylommiter6364]

Great job, but isn't that the worst place to have weight? does it make the steering vague, unpredictable?

[@mfechoi3713]

Great job. Retro design!!!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Hey thanks yo! I had a splatter painted bike in the 80s 👌

[@lafondawilliams]

My grandpa had one of these he built but with carpet on it for his dog to ride around with him. Miss that genius man.

[@johnnywikk6472]

Now that is Legit!! Gramps and dog and bikes 👌

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

i love how you did the paint with splashes, super cool - with the whole bike was like that!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Ha! Yeah I wish it was two. I love seeing those 80s spatter painted around!

[@scottthomas7571]

Hey John Wikk ... great idea. I might use my everlast welder and convert my old bike like yours.

[@mrMacGoover]

The only problem with this is the weight of your load leans in the direction that you steer throwing off your center of balance verses if the front rack was fixed to the bike's frame, the load remains balanced in the center of the bikes frame when steering.

[@johnnywikk6472]

mrMacGoover yeah I think that is the sacrifice it takes to get a really big load on the front, that has a low centre of gravity. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisallen9154]

@Carl P E-mail me and I will send you some shots of my build.

[@chrisallen9154]

@Carl P Possibly, but I am not computer savvy enough to figure it out.

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

Any chance of a new version ? Love your vids

[@Seregium]

I think it needs a spring to keep a fork straight ahead. I have a basket on my bike and it is hard sometimes on low speed.

[@christofix]

wow, this is not only a cool build but also a great video. I realy like your way of filming and editing. i Watched every second of this video because it was fun! greetings

[@johnnywikk6472]

Christofix - DIY Projects thanks I appreciate your kind words!

[@christofix]

@@johnnywikk6472 you are welcome my friend! I like what you did there. My brother was here a moment ago and i showed him your video! he was also excited about the way yu make your videos. well done man!

[@JonasFindeis]

I really like how everything came together as much as the end result :) I got only one question - how’s the handling with that fork when it’s really loaded up?

[@MonicaElleRose]

This is excellent. I love the paint job attached the end too

[@johnnywikk6472]

Monica Elle spatter painting makes me so happy :)

[@MonicaElleRose]

@@johnnywikk6472 and it was black and PINK!!!!!!!! Omg yes so good

[@impactajuvenile]

Looks like it makes a great chair as well?

[@johnnywikk6472]

Yup, basically a rolly chiar :)

[@welshdave5263]

With a square knock-down stand that pivots up back when not in use would make it a much more stable chair when parked.

[@matteopasetti991]

Wow looks very good! Maybe easier than Phil Vandelay's model to carry out, but would hold weight too? Thanx 4 the idea.

[@fisherman7633]

Nice project. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomanicodin]

You got me at the custom pink paint job and you killed it at the yellow crate. 🤙🤟💛

[@christian00000]

super sick project. awesome job

[@robroba10]

What Kind of welding did you use? Cheap to get started?

[@luisdon15]

Es una buena idea, pero la dirección no debe mover la carga. La carga debe estar fija.

[@irislopez7278]

The content is good and the video is better, well shot and everything!! 👌

[@salvadoralvarezosorio19]

I love it, its like a Laura Kampf video but with John Wikk

[@Тёмыч-ъ6и]

Very cool!!! What kind of welding do you use?

[@capeman10]

incredible work bro, film, edit and music. People, me included, wish they had even an eighth of your skill. I love mechanical things and are are where it is at. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnnywikk6472]

capeman10 oh my! Thanks for your encourage words. I’ll keep up the hustle!

[@jayv256]

Any problem so far? Cracks in the frame? Fork solder?

[@anythingelectric5209]

FORK yeah, man! I love it!

[@leecoomber3877]

What a long hard journey just to get to that ,seriously. Bike rack on front box on job done ,3 bolts ..drinking beers while others are still taking the forks out .

[@Mediocre_at_best]

Looks sick dude, great work 👌

[@dooden01]

Well done, Laura Kamf!

[@ryancaplan5448]

What kind of straps did you use at the end to tie down the milk crate?

[@xpndblhero5170]

Super cool idea... I like the seat function.

[@johnnywikk6472]

Haha, I will never need a rolly office chair again

[@xpndblhero5170]

@@johnnywikk6472 - I was thinking the same thing but get a clip on desk attachment and you could setup office anywhere you get Wi-Fi¡! 😂🤣

[@tomzkiwahyu25]

what your welding machine? Tig? or Mig?

[@n1sm0r]

Very cool. Reminds me of a Laura Kampf video.

[@TeamOT]

Serious question here (and not a critic): what is the advantage of having the load in front. It seems to me that it would impede manoverability.

[@johnnywikk6472]

Well I could modify the whole frame and make it more like a "bread bike" that had a short fork and a longer head tube, that would be a bit more stable. But I wanted to just make it with the fork, that way if I want to go on a bike backing trip I can just put the regular fork back on and go bike camping :) Thanks for asking in such a nice way. 🤘

[@johnnywikk6472]

Also I have always wanted one of these: crustbikes.com/products/clydesdale-fork/ but they are $$$$.

[@lowguidoschopshop]

I'm getting a real Laura Kampf vibe here... that's a good thing.

[@johnnywikk6472]

ha, it is a good thing, she is is profoundly inspiring!

[@anujkumar-pt1nb]

You should mount a carrier on rear wheel.

[@cintabacabaca2266]

The proccess and finishing is good

[@johnnywikk6472]

thanks yo yo!

[@Jamcam99]

Amazing work.

[@johnniebarrowcliff7979]

How is the handling ? Cool build!

[@littleblom]

Very nice job. Well shot - just important key points so no waste of time watching beautiful sparks. Which makes it so informative and motivating to do similar project.. ... if I only knew how to use MIG. ;( Thank you for sharing Big thumb up from me

[@johnnywikk6472]

Thanks for the kind words. Honestly this is my 4th welding project so here is to hoping my welds are close to pretty good :)

[@littleblom]

@@johnnywikk6472 your welds looking good - though, I'm not expert welder myself You're doing great job with simple tools. There is nice design behind your projects. Keep it up Big thumb up from me

[@GregoryBamber]

I built a fwd cargo trike that I can convert to a fwd bike or back again for about 20AUD and mig wire.

[@allrounderbicycle7193]

Yes, favorite bike fix video to date.

[@johnnywikk6472]

Thanks duder!

[@dalezapple2493]

Doesn't the steering get awfully sluggish with that weight up front? Im more used to rear rack for daily and trailer for infrequent heavy hauls

[@johnnywikk6472]

This is partially true, I'd say its sluggish when you are going slow but feels comfortable when going riding faster. It think when I've rode with a big load on the back before it gets pretty funky feeling too. I think trailers are real handy too!

[@dalezapple2493]

@@johnnywikk6472 you probably have less problems than I did because I used a bigger wheel up front... Thanks for the videos!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Oh yeah, that makes, but def it feels different to ride, Thanks for your input duder!

[@comounaverdura]

That is so awesome!

[@beno.-]

is it the camera angle or the bike at 3:38 is like size 62 or something around that. with that seat tube hight should be for someone around 6'11 isn't it? or am i misjudging?

[@johnnywikk6472]

Haha! You got close, I’m 6’9.5”.. last time I checked. That frame is actually bigger then that. It’s 64cm. I’m very lucky to have it!

[@beno.-]

@@johnnywikk6472 i was about to say 64, but i thought i would be overkill hehe. im 6"3 and im stuck on a 56 modified to 700c chromoly trek 820. here in south america tall frames are uncommon. but over there, in the north, those aren't as difficult to find. great channel. im trying to get into frame building (or modification at least) aswell. cheers

[@johnnywikk6472]

Yeah, You should get into modifying, it really satisfying. There is nothing like riding something you worked on :)

[@Spekulantoss]

I understand that it is easy diy cargo bike but the steering will be seriously impacted and under any heavier load may be even dangerous to drive

[@muimuhadresh3986]

Awesome Work!

[@alexcantlow2920]

Guess you haven't learnt the wealds for fabricating disc break brackets or went hydro vs sick tho you the guy that dine the bmx one or just inspired.

[@yarktur]

OK...but if it rainy ? What about fender protection?

[@johnnywikk6472]

yeah,, thats a good question, Have not thought that far. Def got rain pants already cuz I live in rainy vancouver

[@michaeldesilvio9980]

I would have painted it baby blue. Nice work.

[@jakobstauch5972]

Absolutly brilliant

[@johnnywikk6472]

thanks! you thinking about making one?

[@markgilbertaniano7286]

i love your work

[@BAK87]

Well done mate!

[@berntfritiofulveborn3163]

Cool video, superfun❤

[@juanparada3310]

Hola amigo todos los trabajos que han salido en esta página muy buenos y presiosos

[@manekou3303]

My one criticism is that the cargo turns when you turn the steering for the bike.

[@apogeedesign4348]

Tthis was fantastic to watch....

[@hassandenton1091]

What up mr wikk question I dont have access to a welder....do you sell any of your bikes that you've made?

[@uncletony3025]

Very cool man.

[@omarshmellows]

Congratulations on this crafty work! Do you happen to sell cargo bike forks? Thanks.

[@johnnywikk6472]

Hey there! thanks! no I actually don't sell them. thanks for watching ✌

[@LarsEchterhoff]

I like the idea and the look buuuut that cargo capacity barely exceeds a common rack. Was fun to watch, tho. Good job.

[@carloskubler2643]

How does it ride now? Was the steering (wheel flop, turn radius, etc) and stability affected much? You altered the fork offset some and with the smaller wheel the feel must be somewhat different (maybe even better?). I want to do this to my steel mtb but want to think a bit about where Id want the wheel to end up (or just eyeball it and hope for the best idk)

[@johnnywikk6472]

Hey there, it rides fine. When it’s empty it feels good. Not enough control to ride with out hands or anything like that. Whit a load it it’s a little more swingy, I think that partly has to do with the fact that these old mountain bikes have steel head tube angles in the first place.

[@leestuurmans2837]

soo dope! That fork jig really did it for me!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Thanks! Yeah, some would say it’s not that accurate but I just wanna get things done 🤙

[@nicee_guys]

Well done!

[@angelgizmo1946]

what size is the original bike?

[@The4Heck]

Good stuff!

[@daniellopez9622]

How much weight can it hold?

[@acerbicgeoff7821]

With the intended extra weight, a weld on caliper boss and front disc would have been the move my guy. Great job though!

[@bridgerdad]

Acerbic Geoff my guy

[@YoutubeBobr]

Можно было бы поступить проще :) Установив багажник на переднее или заднее колесо. Продаются отдельно, куча разных вариантов. В крайнем случае сделать самому.

[@mykoladiachenko3242]

Так ему был нужен карго, а не просто велик с багажником. Что в принципе Ти написано в названии твидоса

[@YoutubeBobr]

@@mykoladiachenko3242 но в итоге все равно получился велосипед с багажником. Карго велик выглядит по другому.

[@mykoladiachenko3242]

@@KZbinBobr 197.25489807128906.29412841796875.3137264251709 images.app.goo.gl/YrzcamAs5EaThghE6 По-другому это как?

[@mykoladiachenko3242]

@@KZbinBobr багажник вмонтирован в раму/часть рамы( вилку в данном случае).

[@YoutubeBobr]

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[@pizzaenthusiast69420]

skillz solid edit too!

[@donaldboyce7110]

I'm liking this 👍

[@marioramos239]

This channel is gonna blow up its only at 2k subs with 120k views

[@michaelmyers190]

Why not just install a rack on the back tire?

[@EZK4ME93]

Sick work man!

[@johnnywikk6472]

Owen Gollaba thanks a bunch. I’ll try to keep make weekly vids 👍

[@EZK4ME93]

Johnny Wikk more bike posts! How’s the build so far?!