I used one for a while with just a little DIY bag mounted to it to hold a few light items. It had the loosen up problem a little but as you can see it puts the top surface too high and has a lot of wasted space below compared to the rack I slammed right down to almost touching the rear tire. For me a basket was the perfect setup I can throw a large cooler in it and my cable lock or fill it with items or attach a couple cases to the outside like a pannier. I can also bungee stuff on top.
This bike is a smaller frame, allowing a longer seat post and making more room for stuff below saddle height. If you have a bike sized larger with less post exposed you might not like the bag sticking up.
My post rack hangs on a nail now in the garage and I get it out when someone needs a rack for a charity ride to hook a duffle bag on with a few things in it.
I have thought about coming up with a quick release for the basket that would be the perfect solution for me to take it off when I just wanted to use the bike for a fun ride. I never have because I’m so used to it on there I no longer notice it.
Last edited by bud16415; 03-06-12 at 08:42 AM.