Wald3133 Front Quick Release Bicycle Basket with Bolt on Clamp (14.5 x 9.5 x 9, Black)

Got this basket to replace a pretty flimsy one from a different brand because the welding came apart on the old one. I liked that this one screws on instead of just resting on the bars which a lot of others do. The installation instructions left a little to be desired but I figured it out!

We have an awesome trail that we ride on frequently as a family, right by our house. We also ride around our neighborhood to the multiple parks around us to play at. With kids, you always lug things around - toys, snacks, sunscreen, etc. We used to bring everything in backpacks when we rode, but then I saw these. These are soooo much better. They are simple to mount, and putting a bike light on up front can be done as long as you get a light that has multiple ways to attach to a bike.These have seen well over a hundred miles of riding time - probably hundreds. We have taken them inside stores to shop, and had them hold water bottles, sunscreen etc. - we have even brought leftovers back from restaurants that we rode to in them! They have never fallen off after being locked in the mounting bracket, and held lots of stuff. Keep in mind we ride around town on trails, sidewalks and streets primarily (not entirely flat), but rides can be 20 miles at a time.People ask where we got these, and want to see how they work. They are simply amazing and a must have if you ride around town. We have 2, and I am soooo glad we bought them. It makes going out for a simple bike ride simple again!

I am refurbishing a vintage Raleigh bicycle for my daughter, she wants a handlebar basket so I am adding this nifty locking quick-release basket. This basket is intended to be taken off the bike when not ridden and will make a great shopping basket for a quick bike to the store. Installation was easy, I recommend chasing the threads of the mounting brackets off of the bike first in order to clear the threads of any residual powder coating. Assembly instructions can be figured out pictorially as can the basket locking mechanism operation. I had to raise the stem and lower the front refector to make the mounting bracket snug up to the crook of the gooseneck, but I could still keep the reflector on the front and the bottom of the basket clears the front mudguard. See photos for details. The wire handle is pretty narrow so I made a grip for it out of an old inner tube secured with electrical tape like I did for the left handlebar grip. Two layers make a comfortable handle. I have one gripe-- the horizontal wire buttwelds are obvious and are placed on the side. Wald, this is sloppy workmanship. Either grind them before powder coating or place them on the rear side of the rack where they are not as likely to stand out. (The art department pays attention to detail however, because the offset buttwelds are illustrated in their assembly instructions, kudos to you!)

It's a wire basket. If you are putting small items in and you are worried they might fall out, your fears are justified. But you can line it with a pillowcase or a trash bag or pay for a real basket liner to solve that problem. If you're not worried about small stuff that will fall out the holes, then it's a decent basket.It's a pretty good size for carrying books or groceries, but it's not so big that it gets in the way of your steering. The only problem I've noticed so far is that it tends to vibrate as you ride, and wobble when you hit bumps. This is because it's only attached to the frame at the top; the bottom support is just a spacer to keep it from bumping into your steering column, it isn't actually bolted on. Easy solution: use zip cable ties to permanently attach the spacer bracket to your steering tube. *NOTE* Do NOT do that unless your spacer bracket is making contact with the handlebar post and not the actual headset... otherwise you will not be able to steer the bike right.There is some assembly required. Mostly it's easy, and it does come with instructions that are helpful if you know how to use a screwdriver. But I'll give you the quick and easier version.1. LOOSELY attach the spacer bracket (two flat brackets, one has a long wire loop attached) to the main mounting bracket, using the SHORT pair of screws. Don't tighten it all the way yet.2. If you have skinny-ish handlebars (7/8-inch or 1-inch) you will need to use the two foam pads on the mounting bracket.3. (This is the key step that the instructions don't mention.) Turn the mounting bracket upside down. See the screw hole on one side and the tab-hole on the other side? Good. Get some tape (or super glue) and attach the foam to the curved part of the mounting bracket... so that one end is at the edge of the semi-circle where your handlebars will go, and the other end is in the direction of the tab-hole NOT the screw hole.4. Turn your mounting bracket right-side-up again and put it on the bike so that the foam pads are on your handlebars. Use the two other halves of the bracket (small curved plates) and the long pair of screws to make the mount go all the way around your handlebars. NOTE: There are two tab-holes on each side of the mounting bracket. The TOP hole is for 7/8 or 1 inch handlebars and the BOTTOM is for bigger handlebars. Make sure you're using the right hole.5. Tighten up the screws on your handlebar mounts.6. Adjust the height of the spacer bracket so that the wire rests against your steering post or handlebar mount, NOT against the headset or the frame. This way, when you turn your wheel left or right the bracket will not rub and scratch your bike because the post and the bracket are moving at the same time. Anyway, it should be as far DOWN as you can manage so that the basket stays horizontally level (or close to it)... unless you have a really weird angle on your front forks. Tighten up those bolts to keep that spacer where you put it.To attach the basket, you have to have the handle UP. Notice that the back side of the basket, where the handle attaches, has a little hook. This hook goes inside the loop on the mount, and the two hooks on the bottom of the mount go under the lower wire of the basket to hold it in place. Then you put the basket handle down to lock it in place. You can use a Velcro strap to hold the handle down & it won't jump up while you ride... otherwise sometimes the handle goes up and the basket falls off if you hit a big bump.