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Old 05-27-08 | 04:02 PM
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Need a Rear Basket - no quick release!

Can anyone recommend a rear bike basket WITTHOUT quick release that is compatible with the bontrager bike rack?

I commute and have a trunk bag, but I have to wear a suit to work, so I can't take it off and place it in the bag without getting wrinkled. I'd like to switch to a bike basket, so I can just fold the jacket and place it inside. Here is the kicker - I'd like a basket that can not just be slid off, which will allow me to park it at the train station.

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Milk crate and some bolts from a hardware store?
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Old 05-27-08 | 05:45 PM
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I zip-tie big, honkin' Wald baskets to the tops of conventional touring racks. They can be purchased at Niagara or Rivendell, and are made in the USA. Google "wald baskets".
 
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Old 05-27-08 | 05:54 PM
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Zipp ties and a cheep basket from Pier 1 or Target, cost about $15 total.
It's what I use on the front of my Xtracycle.
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Old 05-27-08 | 09:35 PM
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I zip tied a legal size (as opposed to letter size) wire in-basket to my rear rack - it works pretty well. I think I spent about 6 bucks on the basket, another 3 on zip ties.
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Old 05-27-08 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by robertlinthicum
I zip-tie big, honkin' Wald baskets to the tops of conventional touring racks. They can be purchased at Niagara or Rivendell, and are made in the USA. Google "wald baskets".

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Old 05-27-08 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbyortizjr
Can anyone recommend a rear bike basket WITTHOUT quick release that is compatible with the bontrager bike rack?

I commute and have a trunk bag, but I have to wear a suit to work, so I can't take it off and place it in the bag without getting wrinkled. I'd like to switch to a bike basket, so I can just fold the jacket and place it inside. Here is the kicker - I'd like a basket that can not just be slid off, which will allow me to park it at the train station.

Any suggestions?

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Don't mean to muddy the waters, but you already have a trunk bag and another bike attachment just has compatibility problems and security issues when you park and lock it.
If the main concern is properly packing your suit coat, why not get a large messenger bag? They are very comfortable, useful for a wide variety of items, security is not an issue, and it will keep your suit wrinkle free. Something like this:
https://penncyclebuy.stores.yahoo.net/07babrmebag0.html
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Old 05-28-08 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks!

Thanks to all who took the time to respond and offer advice. I think I'm going to use a basket and some bolts (let's just hope a thief doesn't bring his tools!). I like the messenger bag idea, but I live in the Los Angeles area where it gets pretty warm so there is the sweat factor of carrying a messenger bag/backpack - what good would an unwrinkled jacket do me if I show up smelling funny :-)

Thanks again.
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Old 05-28-08 | 06:56 PM
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You're welcome. Make sure to Loctite the bolts (another argument for zip ties). Happy cycling.
 
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Old 05-28-08 | 07:43 PM
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Milk crate and some bolts from a hardware store?
Another possibility is wire baskets made for refrigerators or under kitchen counters; zip tied to standard rear rack. Cheap, effective and acts as theft repellent.

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