Tradesman Cargo Frame Set

Front loading cargo frame along the lines of the old English "baker bikes". Load is placed on the frame instead of the fork or bars, so it doesn't 'pull' on the steering. Should handle front loads up to 50 lbs. well. 20" wheels are used in the front to lower the load's center of gravity. Designed for disc brakes, because you don't want to lack for stopping power when cargo'd up. Available as frameset only.

- Tange Infinity butted CrMo steel
- Designed for 26" rear and 20" front wheels
- Designed for front and rear disc brakes
- Due to it's unique rake trail arrangement, it handles like a normal bike
- Modular high-tensile steel rack. Mount wood to it. Mount a Wald 157 basket to it. Put a massive crate on the front.
- Kickstand plate
- Rack/fender eyelets on frame and fork
- Vertical dropouts
- Wheelbase of 1116mm

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Tradesman Cargo Frame Set

  • Seatpost, hub spacing and other specs?

    The Tradesman requires a 27.2mm seatpost, 29.8 or 30.0 seat clamp, 28.6mm front derailleur (shifter cables route under the top tube), 1-1/8" external cup threadless headset, 100mm front hub spacing, 135mm rear hub spacing, international standard disc mounts

  • What kind of 20" wheel do you recommend?

    There are 20" wheels for BMX and 20" wheels for recumbents. You can use either as long as you build them with disc hubs. However a BMX rim will probably be more durable. Plus the fatter tires it fits will cushion your ride.

  • What type of handlebars should I build the Tradesman with?

    We recommend riser bars or swept back bars like our Sparrow or Nitto 2522 or B347. We don't recommend drops or moustache bars because their forward pushing bends can interfere with a tall load.