I just took off my black 7-up/Dr.pepper crate that has worked wonders for me. the great thing about it is I could drill holes anywhere to mount reflectors, lights, or whatever I wanted. It will be going on another bike in the spring, but for now on my new commuter I will be using the Wald folding baskets. I fell in love with them when due to financial reasons my family was car free for a few years when I was 11-13. I always volunteered to do the grocery shopping on my mom's old 5 speed Schwinn Suburban with the huge rack and Wald baskets on the back. I guess I miss the simplicity and closeness our family shared at that time and the baskets have always been a reminder.