I updated my LHT with the Crust Clydesdale Cargo Fork!
The crate on the fork is the MILK CRATE.
I had the bike built with the Paul Motolite V-Brake, that features adjustable brake shoe mount, so I didn’t have to get a new brake. I’m glad I invested in them.
The fork itself is pretty pricy, so I went with the Velocity Dyad Rim and the Shimano Deore XT. It may be a down grade from the dynamo hub I had on the original build, but I’ll probably swap it out later.
The tire is the Big Ben from Schwalbe.
My dog Daikichi fits perfectly in the milk crate!
I’ve tried putting him in a Wald 139 basket, but he tried to jump out getting startled by a loud truck. Now he is in a bigger basket safely and I think he is happy.
Daikichi is a smaller do and weighs around 10kg.
I suppose it depends on the dog’s personality, but even with my fairly active dog, I could really tell he felt completely at ease riding in the milk crate. He stays calm and stays on board even when we go over small bumps.
It’s much easier to ride than I expected, but since he weighs nearly 10 kg, he’s definitely on the heavy side, so I think it’s best to drive safely and not get carried away.
The wheels are small and heavy, so the handlebars tend to wobble easily; I feel like I need to get used to how the bike handles.
Also, the V-brakes are working just fine for now, but I’m wondering if I’ll need to switch to disc brakes if I ride it regularly on rainy days or anything like that.
Given all that, I deliberately chose a hub that supports disc brakes, so I really think it’s important to customize your setup with that kind of flexibility for the future.
