I had always admired the Cycle Truck/Cargo Bikes of the 30s and 40s, so when I found a stripped frame of a regular 26" mens bike, I thought it would be a great project. I lengthened the steering tube, cut and lowered the bottom tube to meet, and then extended a fork from a 20" bike to match the lengthened steering tube. I added a second top tube to make a sign holder. I mounted the wheels and built the support mechanism for a Wald basket.
I took it for a quick spin and found it handled very well, but the first time I turned the handlebars sharply, I was disoriented by the fact that the basket does not turn with the handlebars. At first I thought I had forgotten to tighten them up! But I quickly adjusted, and I can see how someone could carry a lot of weight without upsetting the balance of the bike.
I need to add the rear fender (and a luggage rack), and I am off to the sign shop to have some sort of advertising message on the panel in between the tubing. So, this is the reason for my posting. What wording would our forum members suggest to place on the metal panel between the bars?
I will post pictures of the final result.
Thanks in advance,
Tom
I took it for a quick spin and found it handled very well, but the first time I turned the handlebars sharply, I was disoriented by the fact that the basket does not turn with the handlebars. At first I thought I had forgotten to tighten them up! But I quickly adjusted, and I can see how someone could carry a lot of weight without upsetting the balance of the bike.
I need to add the rear fender (and a luggage rack), and I am off to the sign shop to have some sort of advertising message on the panel in between the tubing. So, this is the reason for my posting. What wording would our forum members suggest to place on the metal panel between the bars?
I will post pictures of the final result.
Thanks in advance,
Tom
