Zach's Slo-mo-cargo

Here's my do-it-all (-slowly) bike. In my view, it's the perfect utility bike. With fenders, a dynamo hub and light, and of course a cargo fork, the possibilities are endless! The only thing missing is a kickstand, but unfortunately the rear brake just won't have it.

I chose to keep many of the original components for their simplicity, and because I think they're really beautiful (friction shifting, rim brakes, etc.). The components are a special grey/blue colour, which I've rarely seen on similar parts. The hardest original component to keep was the front brake, because this cargo fork isn't made for a cantilever caliper. The fork is definitely my favourite part of the bike and is inspired by my friend Marcel's GT, love at first sight (the bike and the person <3). Even though my massive front basket isn't always full, I love the potential it has.The streets of Montreal are overflowing with treasure people have discarded, and riding this bike I can always impulsively pick things up, like a whole other bike or a friend in need of a lift. My impulsiveness is also satisfied when I decide to leave on a whim for a weekend bike camp. I just have to fill my biggest bag with all the food and gear I'll need and hit the road. Once I get where I'm going, I regret not having organized my stuff, but the fresh air and a campfire make me forget that all pretty quickly.

Since I ride it almost every day, and I knew it would never be the fastest bike, I wanted it to be the epitome of comfort. I put the widest non-sprung Brooks saddle (B68), ergonomic grips (Ergon GC1) and a very large, but swept-back and comfy handlebar that gets me nice and upright (Moth Bar, Magic
Components).

Winter is the only time I'm not riding it. I'm therefore writing this while watching the snow melt (and fall back down again), with impatience for riding it again in the streets of Montreal and the dirt paths leading to a few nights in the outdoors.

Pics by Troy