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!
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!
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 😂
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!
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.
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.
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 🙏
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 🙃
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
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!
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!
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!
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!😀👍
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!
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..
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 :)
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
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 :)
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.
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 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!
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.
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 .
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?
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 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
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.
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!
Elijah Fernands dude!! Thanks for all the kind words, super glad you enjoyed!
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yes I agree !
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!
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 😂
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
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!
Absolutely love this video. Starting my own project right now to put it under the christmas tree...
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.
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.
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 🙏
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.
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 🙃
Imagination is the only limitation. What a great job. Congratulations!
Hey John Wikk ... great idea. I might use my everlast welder and convert my old bike like yours.
super sick project. awesome job
👏 Felicidades ese trabajo me inspiró, consideras que es resistente la horquilla?
Dude! So fun! Your DIY wood jig work is an inspiration. Keep it up, looking forward to seeing what you make next.
You could even do an aluminum rack that mounts to the modified fork, to shave weight
The paintjob is so 90's. I made the same on my moped when i was 14 years old.
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
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!
4:34 most satisfying part imo
It was the paint for me
You got me at the custom pink paint job and you killed it at the yellow crate. 🤙🤟💛
Great job. Retro design!!!
Hey thanks yo! I had a splatter painted bike in the 80s 👌
The rack as a seat also looks to be pretty good!
This is excellent. I love the paint job attached the end too
Monica Elle spatter painting makes me so happy :)
@@johnnywikk6472 and it was black and PINK!!!!!!!! Omg yes so good
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!
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!
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!
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!😀👍
Nice project. Thanks for sharing.
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!
Looks sick dude, great work 👌
Good video this makes cargo bikes easier to replace cargo vans👍
thanks dude!
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..
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 :)
If Phil Vandelay is impressed that is like a gold star from the teacher. Good thought processes and outcome.
The content is good and the video is better, well shot and everything!! 👌
Why not attach the rack to the frame so the steering is not weighted down? Great paint job!
The lower the rack is the better center of gravity with a big load.
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
Any chance of a new version ? Love your vids
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.
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 :)
Amazing work.
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.
I love it, its like a Laura Kampf video but with John Wikk
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
Christofix - DIY Projects thanks I appreciate your kind words!
@@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!
Wow looks very good! Maybe easier than Phil Vandelay's model to carry out, but would hold weight too? Thanx 4 the idea.
i love how you did the paint with splashes, super cool - with the whole bike was like that!
Ha! Yeah I wish it was two. I love seeing those 80s spatter painted around!
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.
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.
capeman10 oh my! Thanks for your encourage words. I’ll keep up the hustle!
That is so awesome!
Awesome Work!
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.
Now that is Legit!! Gramps and dog and bikes 👌
Well done mate!
Well done, Laura Kamf!
Very cool. Reminds me of a Laura Kampf video.
FORK yeah, man! I love it!
The proccess and finishing is good
thanks yo yo!
Great job, but isn't that the worst place to have weight? does it make the steering vague, unpredictable?
Very cool man.
Cool video, superfun❤
Looks like it makes a great chair as well?
Yup, basically a rolly chiar :)
With a square knock-down stand that pivots up back when not in use would make it a much more stable chair when parked.
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 .
I built a fwd cargo trike that I can convert to a fwd bike or back again for about 20AUD and mig wire.
Super cool idea... I like the seat function.
Haha, I will never need a rolly office chair again
@@johnnywikk6472 - I was thinking the same thing but get a clip on desk attachment and you could setup office anywhere you get Wi-Fi¡! 😂🤣
Very cool!!! What kind of welding do you use?
what your welding machine? Tig? or Mig?
What Kind of welding did you use? Cheap to get started?
I'm getting a real Laura Kampf vibe here... that's a good thing.
ha, it is a good thing, she is is profoundly inspiring!
Good stuff!
I would have painted it baby blue. Nice work.
i love your work
Any problem so far? Cracks in the frame? Fork solder?
Tthis was fantastic to watch....
skillz
solid edit too!
What kind of straps did you use at the end to tie down the milk crate?
Sick work man!
Owen Gollaba thanks a bunch. I’ll try to keep make weekly vids 👍
Johnny Wikk more bike posts! How’s the build so far?!
Well done!
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?
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
Thanks for the kind words. Honestly this is my 4th welding project so here is to hoping my welds are close to pretty good :)
@@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
nice job👍
soo dope! That fork jig really did it for me!
Thanks! Yeah, some would say it’s not that accurate but I just wanna get things done 🤙
You should mount a carrier on rear wheel.
excellent - instant subscribe
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.
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!
@Carl P E-mail me and I will send you some shots of my build.
@Carl P Possibly, but I am not computer savvy enough to figure it out.
Awesome, subbed!
Yelrom Blog Dope Dood!
How is the handling ? Cool build!
Es una buena idea, pero la dirección no debe mover la carga. La carga debe estar fija.
great video, great result. inspiring
Nice job, man!
Thank you!, I appreciate it
I'm digging this! I want to try and ride it.
Absolutly brilliant
thanks! you thinking about making one?
How much weight can it hold?
nice job
Nice job amazing i like its
Thanks yo!
Yes, favorite bike fix video to date.
Thanks duder!
Nice bike build! 🤙
TheBowserBasher thanks dude! I got another cargo on the way 👌
Subbed. Awesome job. Both fabbing and editing. Well done.
Ride Alongside thanks yo. !
My one criticism is that the cargo turns when you turn the steering for the bike.
Very good young.......
nice work
compedium thanks!!
Awesome work man! Keep going!
Salim Riley thanks yo! I will! Every week!
Hello, nice bike bro
Hola amigo todos los trabajos que han salido en esta página muy buenos y presiosos
what size is the original bike?
Is it ok if use fork 26"