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I've been thinking I might move the fork forward and do a steering linkage on this one.
Reckon I can fit a small headtube either right at the front of the boom or at least underneath the load area like a Mini-Max.
I also have another frame that might be a potential for conversion.
Clem's one looks real nice.
M_V
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I stopped building cycle-trucks after the third. The handling is difficult to get right on them as the weight balance changes so much between being loaded and unloaded due to the fact that the rack overhangs the front contact point.
Getting the weight higher and further back seems to help for handling, but then you lose a load of space.
Getting the steering on a linkage so that the weight is always between the wheels helps so much. If you're smart about the design you can get the overall length to nearly the same length as a cycle-truck anyway.
My big pink cargo can be ridden no-hands even with someone sitting on the front rack. My old cycletrucks no way you could be no hands with even the lightest load. (I've not tried it on the latest one yet)
p.s you need to come down visit the workshop soon.