JANND makes a nice folding soft basket pannier. Easy on/off the rack.

alternatively, like others have posted, you can embrace the basket look. i like my basket bike.

Beko:
That, by definition, is Dork! I love it! A chain guard, too! :D

I like to Bike,

You have a closer shot of this bike basket? Perhaps more of a top down shot?

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...2&d=1170979912


Thanks.

Zero_Enigma

Zero,

I will take a picture later today. It is a typical German rear basket (hinterradkorb) for sale in all sorts of sizes at every store selling bicycle accessories in Germany which means every K-mart type discount department store as well as all the bicycle stores. I don't think I ever spent more than the equivalent of $10 on these rear steel baskets. Note that they have two little brackets underneath for hooking onto a typical bicycle rear carrier. The carrier mousetrap clamp and the brackets, as well as a handle make the basket easy on easy off for those who want to take the basket inside for light shopping. The brackets didn't fit on to the non -typical rear rack on the Schwinn Cruiser, so I used zip ties to attach. I also removed the handles on all my baskets since I never take carry the baskets anywhere. The baskets I bought are lower in the front part to clear the seat for some bikes.

I think wald is the only reason j&b is still in business.

I think I'm going with a couple of these: http://bontrager.com/images/products/large/90680.jpg

They unhook in seconds from the bike so I can use them as I get my groceries, then hook them back on and take off. If I don't need them, I can just unhook them and not have to carry the weight or the Fredness.

Ask and Ye Shall receive.

Cans added to give perspective to an identical basket to the one on the bike. Note the bracket on the bottom to hook the carrier. The handle has been removed and was attached on the sides of basket.

+1 Had same setup when I used a back-basket. You drop your pack, bungee and go.

Thanks mate. My inital views seemed to seen that basket as a bit smaller/narrow but seeingthis image it does look rather large.

I've got a Amoxin rack on my bike and mainly looking for a basket that is only 1in wider on all 3 sides of the rack and about 1-1 1/2 inches high. THat way it looks nice and low profiletothe eye and looks good yet fully functional when you add a cargo net and I'm sure it'll win points to help with convincing the local people to ride the bike more often then driving as many poeple have 'carrying issues' as everyone seems to comment on.


Zero_Enigma

Zero,

Here is a picture of a similar basket on another of my bikes after a quick shopping run. Those are 2 liter bottles of soda pop, as well as my blue tool/odds and ends bag and a shopping bag with some stuff from the store. It may help give a better idea of cargo capacity idea.

Cheap plastic baskets from target that are storage baskets (like 2 bucks each) work fantastic, I use mine when I go to Costco (though not to haul the 32 packs of diet coke).

I bought my daughter these:
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/...CLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Hers are shiny black (to match the shiny black basket she put on the front when she bought her bike.) They fold up when not in use. She thinks they're pretty great.
I don't remember where I bought them, but you can get them through Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Rear-G...sporting-goods

Right on!

I found this alternate definition at bicyclesource.com:

I don't buy this whole "Fred-empowerment" argument.

I guess I'm inherently not a fred. If I am in the owner of an item that is used for utility, I'd like it to be decent looking as well. A mix of "form + function" factors into every purchase I make, even it's just for transportation. For example, my car is a 2000 hand-me-down Grand Marquis, but I still wash it every couple of months and try to avoid errant shopping carts.

Also, I don't need more reasons for the idiots with "motorist balls" to treat me like some second-class hippie swine. :)

Hey, I understand. It's why I went with the Trek interchange stuff. they are easily removed when not needed or if there's danger of them being stolen off the bike. Not the cheapest but if being stylish was cheap there'd be no Freds.

Just by coincidence I read this thread then logged onto crazyguyonabike.com.
The first story I clicked on...lo and behold,
I seen this basket...it just might be what you are looking for.:rolleyes:

Take a look here.

I saw a bright pink crate on the back of a Volpe a month ago. then I started to see it again, and again. It's my neighbor's. I'm beginning to dislike it. You see, I like neither the color of the Volpe (The San Jose is so much nicer!) or bright pink: especially together... well...

:mad:

Of course, whatever works for her. But one of these days I'm going to have to tell her that her chain really needs adjusting. One of these days, yessir, and she really needs to start wearing a helmet.

But of course, the bike is to please her, not me. I'm so selfish.

I like grocery panniers. As to the theft problem, well, you can either carry them in with you and just have the cashier use them instead of bags (save the environment!!1) or you can get a pair like my dad's, which are so covered in dirt and chain oil I can't imagine a thief wanting to go near them without latex gloves.

Please note. Cool cycling kit does not exist.

Yup! That's what I did. I found a wire basket that had wicker woven around it (if that makes sense). So first I mounted my grocery getters to my Breezer's rack. Then I zip-tied the basket on top of that. It is very sturdy and secure. If someone wanted to steal any of it, they would have to cut thru ALOT of zip ties! Plus it looks pretty :)

I love my big totally fred wald rear baskets. They carry a lot of groceries and you can just drop your laptop bag or briefcase in. I should note that I got out the torch and added a stiffener.

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.

Complete your Fredness with one of these. http://www.awn.com/mag/issue1.4/imag...Schechter6.gif :D

http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/uploa...EL7-776580.jpg


Zero_Enigma

maybe that will be my next tattoo :)

I'm in the "embrace the fredness" camp.

I drilled holes in a 14 gallon container like this one and used pieces of tire tube to fasten it to my rear rack. Waterproof basket goodness!

I've one of these on my other bike which I've not rode for about a year. Does anyone have the specs of how much this folding basket can hold weight wise that is? Has anyone tested this unit and reported real world max. weight it can hold? Lets assume that this is a smooth road you're riding on.


Zero_Enigma