Cargo forks for regular bikes (info dump)

Thinking about designing some cargo forks to use on a regular bike (ie no frame modifications - just a fork swap). Heavily inspired by Crust Cyldesdale.

Its just a uni project. May well not offer any improvements and almost certainly won't result in an actual product (or even one-off).

This thread is an info dump of forks etc... I've found. Feel free to contribute.

Some of these links seem very shady to me so by no means think I'm approving these as reputable vendors.

First of all the daddy of Cargo forks:
https://crustbikes.com/products/clydesdale-cargo-fork?variant=32945384980570

Zaftig cargo forks:
https://www.wired.com/2010/04/zaftig-cargo-fork-lowriding-load-lifter/
https://theradavist.com/2010/04/jacobs-green-the-zaftig-cargo-fork/

Cargoporter (not found much else about this yet):
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/840836192909257458/
https://www.capuncless.cf/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=40180217&pr=72.88 - website seems a bit dodgy

This thing I found on Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.se/pin/415808978104478620
and here again (slightly different bike setup)
https://www.pinterest.se/pin/14636767530872461/

Our very own @M_V 's version:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/356281/

Johnny Wikk DIY version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijfmEkNPAsU

and the Instructables version of the above video: https://www.instructables.com/A-Cargo-Fork/

Elephant cargo fork:
https://germandesigngraduates.com/elephant-cargo-fork/?lang=en
Less keen on something that clamps to the frame if possible. But will look into it a bit.
For the record I'm not keen on having to deal with the interface of the existing headtube and the extension. Although it is a clever design. Perhaps a bit too much for my project.

This, which appears to be a copy of the Crust fork (no disc tabs):
https://shopee.com.my/Fork-Cargo-Fork-Mtb-Fixie-Federal-Chrome-i.348826473.6768601612
Also worth noting that photos show an entirely different fork in one of the pictures.

Honourable mention for this style of fork/rack (continental European post office bike style). Not exactly what I'm looking for but may take some cues from it.

https://www.bikejamming.it/en/pfau-tec-bici-cargo-porter-3-velocita-2016.html

Husky bike tech e-cargo fork addition. Cool that it simply bolts onto your existing forks.
https://www.huskybiketech.com/
Review of it here: https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/turn-your-bike-into-an-e-cargo-bike-with-cargodrive-conversion-kit-2915

Did you see the one in decathlon

I didn't. Thanks. Thats very interesting.

Looks like you can still buy it direct from manufacturer.
https://www.jokerbike.fr/en/pages/boutique

There's also red fox cycles tractor fork

Nice one. Thanks.

Noomad Cargo fork:
https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cycles/the-noomad-cargo-bike-kit/

Laura Kampf handtruck fork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ4MKhqvz2w

AddBike:
https://add-bike.com/en/addbike-plus/
Another that utilises the existing fork.

TreGo:
https://trego-trolley.com/home
Similar arrangement.

Noah Wangerin:
http://noahwangerin.com/new-old
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wangerin/custom-cargo-bike-fork?ref=7lorqx (still appears to be live. Very expensive though).
https://imgur.com/gallery/CzFK8vS

This incredible DIY effort:
https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/hxzo5y/imagine_a_crust_clydesdalebut_even_crustier/

Beer bike is amazing. Subbed to her channel now.

Nice thread.. good to see there are more options than the Crust one (way better looking ones too)

Have you seen the cycletruck conversion kits from haulin caulin ? It may be a way better handling than having all the weight on the fork.

http://www.haulincolin.com/racks.html

Lord cycles custom @txkxo

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/3580­67/#15898704

Shame @M_V is not feeling putting more together, really like his stuff. Even if he charged a bit more than he mentioned on that thread, I think there would be interest.

Excellent. Thanks.

Its a valid point (weight distribution is presumably better due to the frame joint) but as a stand alone product (for the purpose of my uni project) the forks are much more doable.

I mean innthe case of a cycletruck you’d need an aftermarket 20” fork but the project would be the adapter. In case anyone’s down for a project like this keep me updated.

i was into this idea and was going through your links but then found this and think it would be infinitely better, especially if, on a steel version (which I would go for seeing as I have a frame kicking around), the rack was still detachable.

https://youtu.be/2nZY3Gfw_gQ

Quite likely. But I can't really write my project based on this. My tutor is already questioning if people would want to 'substantially alter their bike' by changing the fork.

Big fan of Phil V's videos btw. Hes a clever guy.

Rothair Cycles having a go at one

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbDVjbHsYj6/

EDIT: Sorry, reposting one that was already posted (redfox tractor)

new contender \m/
https://officinerecycle.com/en/products/forcellina_en/

Prices:
€245 raw
€295 painted
(shipping to Europe and VAT included)

What the hell is wrong with their website?

ja, totally kaputzky. best guess, some css/template troubles..