At One Street we’re always
looking for easy projects that make bicycles even more efficient transportation
machines. Our One
Street Components program identifies particular parts that need to be
redeveloped and simplified. But turning a regular bike into a cargo bike using
common items can be a daunting project. This is because a wheel usually needs
to be added to support the load. By adding it to the back, the drivetrain becomes
terribly complex. By adding a wheel to the front, the steering becomes complex.
Fortunately,
there’s s third option: sidecars. Motorcycles have used them for decades, but
sidecars are rare on bicycles. I’m not sure why, because this sure seems like a
simple solution for a cargo bike conversion.
Here
are some great examples of DIY projects:
Whether
you take on a sidecar project or just enjoy the designs, these examples show
how looking beyond the usual bicycle world can offer great inspirations for
transportation bicycle projects.
Enjoy!
And if you know of similar DIY cargo bike projects, please post them in the
comments section.
Sue
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