1930's dutch cargo "Bakfiets" bike......... its a whopper!

1930's dutch cargo "Bakfiets" bike.

1930's. Probably made by Maxwell.

I don't own a car and so this will aid in moving large items around. think it will be able to carry some hefty load

I will need to fabricate the front box that doubles as the handlebar. I would really appreciate advice on this. Anyone know of plans or a how-to construction guide of these?

Hope to restore it to something like this.

That is a thing of beauty and I like the style of your intended version above. I wouldn't like to do any hills though.

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Awesome. Re construction of the front box it's probably fairly straightforward - weld a frame and bolt on a floor and some sides. Painted alu frame for sneaky weight saving?

No! Keep it period. Lead frame with arsenic paint and an asbestos-lined box.

I could carry two double basses with that!!!

The ones I know are geared for just barely going over a canal bridge pushing a full load. Of course, coming down again is the fun part...

Fantastic!!!

I'm very tempted to build one of these with disc brakes on the front and an electric motor in the rear hub.

I would call it the Domestique, and use it to go to the supermarket.

Please - errm - how does one steer such a thing?!

Move the box like you do on a Christiania I suppose

Holland is quite a flat place and was built for a hill-less country. For all its advantages in carrying hefty loads, it lacks the practicality of a geared bike.....I think it may struggle to get up hills.

I am a sucker for 30s-50s aesthetic. Lead pedals, arsenic tires and asbestos paint will be winning out over functionality....... tho an electric motor is very tempting.

and as jim said, turns in the same as a Chrisiania

some Bakfiets in use.

from this site. seems to be lots of ratty cargo bikes.
http://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5205&start=120

You could probably ebay a decent enough frame for the box by searching "car trailer" and finding one with nackered electrics/axel. The wheels on most of them unbolt and then you can use them bolt holes to secure it to the cargobike spring bits, might also need to grind off the towbar. Something like these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/car-trailer-/281589531660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41900b440c
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Trailer-Half-Ton-Units-/121562963497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4db79e29

Once it's on you can then drill holes and easily bolt on more box section to build up the frame on the sides. For the handlebars use some flagpole wall mounts or railing mounts, might be hard finding something in a bike size(25.4, 26, 31.8) but you could get close then shim for the brake levers to fit.

You'd never get it up that hill to your flat.

thanks for the tip, great idea.

think i will try and fabricate one myself. want to make it as light as possible.

Wow, it's a monster!

Le Manfriend built himself a Long John style cargobike, but it does have a 5 speed SA gear (and drumbrakes for that nice hill he lives up...) it may indeed be very hard to use in non-flat areas w/o gear.

Going to be awesome though with a nice box/some TLC.

Good find! That is going to be so good.

Loads of cool cargo monsters there. I want one. I think I need one. The wife will say no though.

The "Duplex Haring en Zuurwagen" mobile park bench functionality particularly appeals

These guys did that: http://www.butchersandbicycles.com/

The Butchers and Bicycles trike looks amazing. Haven't seen one in the flesh but on the basis of their promotional video it looks like a game changer. A trike that corners instead of flipping over! Both low and high(er) speed stability. Brilliant, but not cheap.

i agree, looks like a great bike, wish i had the funds......i wonder how tight the turning circle is.....

Duplex Haring en Zuurwagen> ....... via google translate i came up with "Duplex Herring and Sour Car" whatever one of those are.....

do it!