Cargo crazy

[boro]

Hello there.
So since my failed build off project for a cargo bike I still wanted build a cargo to transport beer for my mates.
This time I've decided to ask one of my buddies to bend and weld the frame for me since I wanted it to be made of aluminium. So as always for me the start is a 3D model

From there I get a 2D sketch

And the magic starts

And this is the actual state.
24x3.45 rear wheel and 8 speed hub
20x2 front wheel and a dynamo hub with roller brake.
..... bar handlebars
Lepper saddle
Brooks grips

I still have to find lights, fenders, do something about the frame colour ( still not sure about it) and so on..
Will keep posting ...

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[deven_science]

Great job! Did you have it heat treated after welding? I want to make an aluminum frame eventually, and my understanding is that it has to be baked after to re-stiffen the tubing.

 

[boro]

Great job! Did you have it heat treated after welding? I want to make an aluminum frame eventually, and my understanding is that it has to be baked after to re-stiffen the tubing.

I'll have to ask the welder. And I give him a big credit for the great job he did. You can see his builds on facebook, search for Rolap Cycles.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work!

Luke.

 

[OneHorsePower]

Looks awesome !

 

[RustyGold]

Wow...great looking cargo-bike!

Jason

 

[boro]

Not an actual update on The build but some nice pictures from Malaga

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[boro]

Got some paint on the bicycle. And some nice wide fenders. All is left is to find/build a set of lights.

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[The Renaissance Man]

Great job! Not what I was expecting with the paint, but I like it.

 

[boro]

Great job! Not what I was expecting with the paint, but I like it.

I guess I've seen too much pictures like this. https://goo.gl/images/b8qKL6

 

[Jaypem]

Awesome bike man!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I guess I've seen too much pictures like this. https://goo.gl/images/b8qKL6

Just to be clear, I'm all about the patina look!

The unexpected aspect was that I thought that you would go in the direction of something either anodized or painted bright like your concept image.

 

[boro]

Just to be clear, I'm all about the patina look!

The unexpected aspect was that I thought that you would go in the direction of something either anodized or painted bright like your concept image.

It was just a sample, so it would not be all gray. Besides, making patina textures for 3D is to much effort for me, its easier for me to do it irl.