Noah Wangerin of Wan Gerin Bikes was showing off an interesting and slightly bizarre cargo fork at the Master Bicycle Builders Show last weekend. Learn more about the Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk here…

The Master Bike Builders Show is a public exhibition of custom handmade bicycle builders showing their creations to the passionate cycling community in Bentonville, Arkansas. This 2024 event was this past weekend, and while we couldn’t attend in person, we’ve been working with the organizers to share some of the more unique creations on display.

First up is the Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk. Designed and built by Noah Wangerin of Wan Gerin Bikes in Chicago, the Cargo Fourk is a minimal cargo fork that Noah says provides “what’s needed and nothing that’s not.” It features integrated arms, blades, and a steerer tube, all joined at the front and back of a beefy bisecting tube for a strong, stiff joint. “It’s like a twin plate fork construction but in 360 degrees. Struts aren’t necessary, but mounting points are there if desired. I’ve named this design the Fourk because of the two arms and two blades,” explained Noah.

Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk

“I originally started making cargo forks to answer the question: how can customization make the biggest impact in the most accessible way? A fork’s axle-to-crown measurement changes the steering angle and how a bike handles; this measurement is made to order on each Fourk. The integrated mount arms add increased carrying capacity. When designed for a 20″ wheel, it can transform a bike into a mini-cargo. My mission is to get people riding more. If I can make a rider’s existing bike work better for them, whether for handling, getting groceries, or carrying camping gear, I’m more than happy to do that.”

  • Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk
  • Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk

Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk Specs

  • Weight: 3 pounds (1.3 kilograms)
  • Material: TIG-welded chromoly tubing, 1-2mm thick walls
  • Fork Offset: 28.5mm
  • Steerer: Threadless, 1″ or 1.125″
  • Axle-to-Crown: Made to order
  • Trail: Adjustable through axle-to-crown
  • Flop: Adjustable through axle-to-crown
  • Wheel: 20″ with 2.4″ tire clearance
  • Brake: ISO mount disc, with internal cable routing
  • Mounts: Designed for Wald 157 and 1392
  • Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk
  • Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk
  • Wan Gerin Cargo Fourk

Although the Cargo Fourk hasn’t officially been tested, Noah rode around all summer with 30 pounds loaded on the fork, and he selected tubing diameters based on a 500-pound safety estimate and beam deflection calculation. The fork is made to order with your choice of single color powder coat, and custom options like brass brazing, threaded steerer, tapered blades, additional tubing, thru-axles, and more are available for an upcharge. What do you think? Is this the next big thing for converting regular bikes to cargo-haulers or just an expensive way to carry a basket?

Each Cargo Fourk is handmade in Chicago and costs $500. You can start the ordering process by contacting Noah at NoahWanGerin.com.

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