Cargo Bikes

Many years ago I there was a chap on TV (I think it was the programme "Natiowide") with a "bicycle" capable of carrying sofas. I think it had four wheels. The rider sat to one side and there was a very large load area next to him. Anyone remember this? He was convinced at the time that we would all be using them for local deliveries.

Another Gentian? ;) Not too wide. Just under 1oocm wide, so goes through everywhere.
Not like a normal bike that skips through traffic, but works really well. Haven't had a lot of situations where I really could not pass through.

Skully, that looks like a good solution is it possible for me to have a look at it

Sure, he's called Dave, he lives round my way somewhere. You need one for ladders?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/used-Cargo-Bike-/222029415452?hash=item33b1fc041c:g:IPwAAOSwuAVWvzYq

Can anyone identify that front wheel ? Please.

The wheel is almost certainly a Spin.

Not sure that the disc mount is factory though. Could it be a rear with a screw on disc mount?

Thanks @M_V

Hello All, After some ideas / advice.
I have just bought a 2nd hand Bullitt and fancy fitting it with a custom timber base & sides rather than the Bullitt kit. Just toying with options in terms of ply type, water resistant, how thick (6mm to thin? - obvioulsy conscious of weight).
Anyone have past experience / wise words?
Thanks

If you're doing ply, go baltic birch for sure.

https://youtu.be/tgze73f0yZ4

Best pack in me 9-5 then ...

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Awesome... but how does it turn?

hub steering

just don't lean

http://www.eliancycles.com/bicycles/cargobike

anoter one
http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/brooks-and-the-titchmarsh-scorpion-cargo-bike/

I still like that format the best, though it's the only one I've tried.
Heavy load down low in the middle, it makes sense to me.

The hubs steering is clever, but no way to put a dynamo hubs on it?

might be possible but is it necessary?
anyway, wonder what's the turning circle on these?

that is a lot of fuckery when you could just use a regular fork

Imagine fitting a fork on these two bikes.... It would be quite an effort and would lead to a bigger frame, a heavier frame+fork, a compromised cargo space, the addition of a large steering linkage.

I can understand them choosing for a more complex but light and compact solution.

Dat spoke bend doe