Originally Posted by basketbro (Post 22020985)

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22034077)

What drove the choice behind/how is the front basket?

Originally Posted by MAGAIVER (Post 21984421)

This is my 2013 Kona Dew Deluxe with a bunch of parts that came out of other bikes.
Rear wheel is a ZTR Rapid laced to an SLX hub that came out of my XC bike.
Front wheel is a Vzan (local brand) rim laced to a Shimano Nexus Dynamo Hub with a cheap light that the local bike shop had, good enough for commuting.
Cassete, rear derailleur and chain came out of my fat bike.
Crankset came out of my Enduro bike, the chainring came out of the fat bike as well.
Brakes are Shimano XT Hydraulic and came out of another mountain bike.
Saddle is a Brooks CR3 that I got used and beat up and local shop restored.
Pedals also came out of one of my mountain bikes.
I bought this bike brand new in 2014 and as I upgrade my other bikes, whatever is good and fits gets fitted to this bike. It's an awesome commuter, very fun and reliable.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6a2ea0f06.jpeg

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22034094)

What's that front basket? I like the look of it.

Originally Posted by MAGAIVER (Post 22034206)

That's a Stock Kona basket, came with the bike.

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22034077)

What drove the choice behind/how is the front basket?

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 22034085)

ANd is that a length of bike chain securing your brooks? How is it fixed to the seat and frame?

Originally Posted by basketbro (Post 22034861)

i have things, so i needed a basket to carry them lol. front rack/basket is the place to start for carrying stuff - keeps your bag where you can see it, no "tail wagging the dog" effect from weight over the rear, and way less chance of stuff bouncing out.

Originally Posted by basketbro (Post 22034861)

i just put it through the saddle rail and seatstay.

Originally Posted by basketbro (Post 22035045)

having any weight on the rear causes wagging, doesn't have much to do with how secured into a basket that weight might be. too many people make the mistake of assuming carrying stuff must start on the rear of the bike. terribly imbalanced way to ride. my basket does not block my view of the road, as i am not staring down at my tire...are you? and no, i exclusively use things i wouldn't ever recommend.

Originally Posted by Aussie_Cyclist (Post 22036594)

This is my bike. The first time I've used a front rack and I actually prefer it. I can strap anything to it.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a17b2a01e5.jpg
Lekker Amsterdam M2

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22037400)

Why do you prefer a front rack?

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22037400)

Why do you prefer a front rack?

Originally Posted by Aussie_Cyclist (Post 22037826)

Anything is within easy reach, I can put a basket, bag or crate on it and I find the balance better than dragging it all behind me.

Originally Posted by fredlord (Post 22040404)

I may be mistaken, but I think the the front wheel is supposed to be stronger than the back. Happy to be corrected. I am also a fan of front racks, for the same reason as Aussie_Cyclist. (Also a fan of belt-drives. :))

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22034071)

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7bbb16c8a9.jpg
Here's my ride. Equally good for groceries or work laptop in backpack.

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22041328)

Just upgraded my seatpost bag and added a top tube bag. All I'm missing is a flood light, which I probably won't need while it's summer.

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 22041491)

Pretty nice lookin. I'm starting realize I want my next pair of tires to be gumwalls

Originally Posted by seibaatgung (Post 22041506)

They came with the bike and I set it up to be tubeless.

Originally Posted by TomM (Post 22041530)

What size are the tires?