WTB: 20" front wheel for Crust Cargo fork

[J Imler]

I pulled the trigger on a Crust Clydesdale fork. I'd been close each of the last several batch releases. I'm looking for a 20" wheel to complete the new front end. The fork will be adjoining an electrified Appaloosa double TT frame for maximum child carrying shenanigans. Leads to quality purchasing options are welcome also.

A recent Instagram post with a Clem/Clydesdale fork camper build here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CErAJhLFpk0/?hl=en

Thanks!

[Mark Roland]

Lots of places to buy new, but if you have a local shop, you might see if you can dig around the junk pile for a bmx wheel. Two things to keep in mind if going this route, which you may know but just in case--there are two sizes of 20" wheels 406, and the less common 451. In addition to different rim sizes, 20" wheels can have different axle sizes. The Crust fork uses 9mm.

 Bigger ones won't fit. I got a pretty cool wheel for $5, including a usable tire. It's overspoked as bmx wheels can be, but nice hub action and chromed aluminum rims. Bling! Now I just have to put the thing together.

[J Imler]

Thanks, Mark. To clarify, if an axle is spec’d at 3/8”, that is too big? Or is that recognized as equal to 9mm?

[Drw]

I got my wheel from bike Friday. I also have a kid carrying Clydesdale forked Rivendell. It’s awesome...until you get to any incline.  But really it’s a spectacular combo for a do it all semi normal cargo bike. 

[Mark Roland]

3/8", though a bit shy, is considered 10mm. It will not fit in the stock Crust Fork.