{"product_id":"chull-deposit","title":"CHULL (Deposit)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a non refundable deposit for a pre order. Your order secures your frame in the queue. Production is scheduled to start Dec.1 2026 for a Spring 2027 ship date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RatKing Chull is a compact steel cycle truck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've been thinking about building a cycle truck for over a decade but never quite found the reason to make it happen. Now that I'm a father and looking for more ways to bring Frank along with me, the timing finally feels right. Gas prices being what they are certainly helped, too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bike was originally designed for apartment living in town with its small footprint and grocery hauling capabilities. Now its been adapted for strolls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003einto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e town, past my neighbor's cows, for post office deliveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 20\" front wheel creates room for a low, frame-mounted cargo platform while a full-size 26\" or 29\" rear wheel keeps the bike rolling easy. The rear wheel size is either or; choose the 26\" for a shorter wheelbase or the 29\" for even better rollover. Or just go off vibes, the reverse penny farthing is a look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chull uses a removable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 16\" frame-mounted platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The primary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 × 16\" cargo area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extends forward of the head tube, while another 6\" wraps rearward around it. By building the frame and platform separately, the platform is able to sit below the head tube, keeping cargo exceptionally low and stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe geometry is designed specifically around a loaded front platform, with a short overall wheelbase and steering intended to remain controlled and intuitive under load. (Geometry optimized for 2.25\" Tires)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chull is built for moderate loads (target load capacity of 75lbs). You could carry so many burritos on this thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chull's cargo platform is not designed or intended to carry passengers, including children. 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If you've got something completely different in mind, grab a frameset and consider Sound Break to put together a package of your own!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrameset Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee photos for geometry chart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHEELS \u0026amp; CLEARANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20\" front wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29\" rear wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClearance for up to 2.4\" Tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFRAME \u0026amp; DRIVETRAIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73 mm BSA bottom bracket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52 mm chainline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38T maximum chainring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.9 mm seatpost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal ST dropper-post routing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo bottle positions on seat tube \/ down tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAXLES \u0026amp; BRAKES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e148 × 12 mm rear thru axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 × 12 mm front thru axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIS disc brake mounts front and rear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCARGO PLATFORM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 16\" removable frame-mounted cargo platform (14\"x16\" in front of Headtube \/ 6\" extension behind headtube)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated frameset+platform weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 14 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaddle height in reference diagrams:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small - 720mm \/ Big - 780mm \/ Bigger - 800mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubing is a mix of straight gauge 4130 and Reynolds 631 chromoly steel tubing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable cargo platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble leg Kickstand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Kit Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOCKPIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandlebars: RatKing Orodruin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStem: Profile Racing Mark Mulville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeatpost: Crust Simple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHEELS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand built Velo Orange Orbital laced to Bitex BX106 Hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubeless Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDRIVETRAIN \u0026amp; BRAKES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrankset: Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChainring: Wolftooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrakes \u0026amp; Levers: Shimano Deore M6200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShifter: Shimano Deore M6200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassette: Shimano Deore M6200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain: Shimano Deore M6100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotors: Shimano SM-RT66SP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFINISHING KIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTires: Panaracer GravelKing X1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaddle: Brooks Cambium C17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrips: ESI Extra Chunky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom color included. Choose any single stage powdercoat with black or white logos under the clearcoat. Platform can be color matched, Rainbow Chrome, or Black at included price. Two tone\/fade, Multi stage powder will be quoted separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery for frames in or before Spring 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery for full build Full Montys in spring 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note these are made with my two hands. Production and delivery timelines are estimates and may change based on material availability, supplier delays, manufacturing setbacks, or other unforeseen circumstances. If anything changes, I'll holler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitty Gritty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails for Paint, chainring size, rotor size, etc will be handled one on one. Ill shoot you an email once the pre order window closes with a details page to outline the small decisions to get your build across the finish line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor structural details, including platform reinforcements and frame connections, may be refined during production when there are opportunities to improve strength, durability, or ease of fabrication. Any adjustments will be made with the intention of improving the finished product without changing the frame and platform dimensions, function, or intended use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould any unforeseen changes become necessary that meaningfully affect the bike's geometry, compatibility, or intended function, I'll keep you informed and give you the option to have your deposit refunded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour deposit secures your spot in the production queue for this batch and covers the cost of materials. Deposits are nonrefundable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining balance will be collected in two payments: the first upon completion of fabrication (Finishing), and the second when your bike is ready for pickup or shipping (Checkout).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping will be invoiced separately at actual cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrameset:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal: $3200.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeposit: $1300.00 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing: $500.00 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue once fabrication is completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemainder due: $1400.00 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue when the bike is ready for you \/before pickup\/shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Monty \/ Full Build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal: $5800.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeposit: $3200.00 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinishing: $500.00 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue once fabrication is completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemainder due: $2100.00 - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue when the bike is ready for you \/before pickup\/shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders not paid in full within 90 days of the final invoice, without prior arrangements, may be canceled and the frame or bike made available for resale, subject to applicable law. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you find yourself in a bind, just be in touch and Ill be happy to work with you on a payment structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \/ Pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup can happen at Sound Break bike shop in Seattle or at my shop on Whidbey Island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Shipping, Bikes will be fully assembled then broken down for packaging. Basic assembly will be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Platform may ship separately for the sake of keeping the bike packed in a standard bike box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RATKING FRAMES","offers":[{"title":"Small 26 \/ Frameset","offer_id":50814701174970,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 26 \/ Complete","offer_id":50708728479930,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Big 26 \/ Frameset","offer_id":50814701207738,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Big 26 \/ Complete","offer_id":50708728512698,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bigger 26 \/ Frameset","offer_id":50814701240506,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bigger 26 \/ Complete","offer_id":50708728545466,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 29 \/ Frameset","offer_id":50814701273274,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 29 \/ Complete","offer_id":50708728578234,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Big 29 \/ Frameset","offer_id":50814701306042,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Big 29 \/ Complete","offer_id":50708728611002,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bigger 29 \/ Frameset","offer_id":50814701338810,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bigger 29 \/ Complete","offer_id":50708728643770,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/9925\/0106\/files\/Chull_Mock_up.jpg?v=1792751881","url":"https:\/\/ratkingframes.com\/products\/chull-deposit","provider":"RATKING FRAMES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}