leaning trike cargo bike front end kit

[hodala]

Looks great!.......judging from the your pic of the frame, I would need modify this to fit the design on the photo that I posted! Also, can you give me a time frame of when you can expect to finish your g2 design? This way, I can prepare to purchase the other parts! Thanks

You need something like this "idle knuckle",don't know what exactly it's name

I need may be 10 days to complete my 1st assembly of G2 prototype

 

[newjazz]

Absolutely impressive!......

 

[hodala]

Absolutely impressive!......

I had just draw a kit for long john cargo bike frame so there is no trouble to fit front suspension parts to main frame you DIY

Mounting this way should be better

 

[newjazz]

Wow! .........guy, you are very talented! These diagrams look perfect! :thumb:

 

[newjazz]

Just out of curiosity, how load can the trike mechanism support?.......most cases I won’t be hauling more than 25 to 35kg! Oh before I forget, what are the wheel sizes that this is designed to work with?

 

[hodala]

Just out of curiosity, how load can the trike mechanism support?.......most cases I won’t be hauling more than 25 to 35kg! Oh before I forget, what are the wheel sizes that this is designed to work with?

Generally speaking; the bucket can load an adult under 80kg, front wheels are 20"

 

[hodala]

Just out of curiosity, how load can the trike mechanism support?.......most cases I won’t be hauling more than 25 to 35kg! Oh before I forget, what are the wheel sizes that this is designed to work with?

Front frame needs more machining process than G2, I suppose you want a complete kit, or you prefer DIY the frame?

 

[newjazz]

Of course I need the whole front tilting system! Sorry if I don’t understand your question!.......I decided to start the frame part of the bike only once I have the most complex part, the front tilting system!
Actually, as long as it’s setup for the 20 inch wheels, floating suspension, and correct load capacity, I guess I can build the frame around the front end!

Looks good!

 

[newjazz]

Oh, I think you mean, if I can put it together myself? Yes!.......as long as all the part are in the kit, I would prefer it since it will facilitate shipping! Remember, the bike frame isn’t made yet! I waiting for your design!

 

[hodala]

compact cargo trike frame conversion assembly work when it's not too late at night(up)
picture down below assembly on 12 Aug

 

[hodala]

G2 front end kit tilting & steering first time road test, the linkages works as expected, waiting for rear hub motor then I can go farther trip

 

[hodala]

Except motor and controller,the compact cargo trike completed the first prototype, I can go for shopping with the enough capacity
bucket now

The dual brake in front is great! full suspension rides comfortable

 

[hodala]

Rainy day riding to a neighborhood park under construction

 

[hodala]

Another front frame with basket mount

 

[hodala]

Front tandem kids seats cargo bike planning

 

[matmaxgeds]

Hi, are you able to model it with an adult in the front seat? Do you think that would be possible given space, weight etc?

 

[hodala]

Hi, are you able to model it with an adult in the front seat? Do you think that would be possible given space, weight etc?

I guess you mean compact trike front end loading an adult- hub motor and battery all put in rear end, increase wheel span about 4"(10cm),since this is not a regular product, I don't do models

 

[matmaxgeds]

Actually I see you already posted this above with an adult in the front on the 3rd of August - missed that one

 

[hodala]

Update the Passenger trike

 

[hodala]

This afternoon I rode my little red trike to the river band, worrying I can't climb up the sidewalk step without power assist; Unexpected the little red didn't let me down, wheel by wheels the little red trike climbed up the step easily, owing to reduce the scrub of knuckles quite a lot so the trike G2 handling much smooth than G1(green fat E trike) in rough terrain

 

[hodala]

Although without power assistance, this is quite convenient for daily shopping and walk around to river side
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hnLrzIMVU4[/youtube]

 

[hodala]

Now hub motor- -

 

[hodala]

I'm now optimizing details and customise frame tubes to make this product more competitive of the compact cargo bike

 

[hodala]

Sometimes people asked if I could sell the front end KIT Plans? since my drawings already set to production now, I can't sell these drawings to retail customers, I can only sell the KIT like this,and disassemble bolts in rod end joints to make the freight package smaller as possible

PS;KIT may including connecting tube and end so you can easily modify(to drill 2 holes on BB) the bike to assemble

 

[matmaxgeds]

Hi Hodola,

This sounds promising. Are you able to summarise:

1. Approximate price and likely timeline
2. Confirm specs e.g. track width, turning angle, headtube diameter, if including hubs/wheels, damper etc, materials, paint, weight?
3. Remind me how this improves on the options from B&B, Veleon, Chike etc

Thanks a lot,

Matt