Practical bicycle baskets for the luggage carrier

On Bicycle basketon the portermakes it easier for cyclists to carry bags, rucksacks, purchases and small loads to be transported from A to B. Numerous manufacturers offer such bicycle baskets, including models in unusual dimensions or especially for animal transport. Small baskets for children’s bicyclesare also on offer.

Bicycle baskets in standard version

Functional and affordable: This is what the standard bicycle basket looks like for the luggage carrier. It is made of robust wire mesh, is usually black and equipped with a sturdy carrying handle. It is advisable that many buyers choose tight wire so that not a penny can fall through. The bulge on one side of the basket must be in the direction of saddlepoint. Many baskets can be easily thanks to their holding claw without Toolat the back of the bike. Some cyclists additionally secure their baskets cable tiesagainst the shaking on bumpers and against theft.

The classics with a dead weight of less than one kilo usually have dimensions of approx. 31 x 42 x 18 cm and also fit in well E bike, There are also higher baskets that are specifically designed for shopping and where bottles can be stored vertically. Examples of frequently purchased bicycle baskets of different dimensions that have been positively praised by the customers are Fischer, Büchel, Rixen & Kaul or M-Wave. The designs are similar at first glance, but on closer inspection quality differences are already visually striking. From basil, there are also bicycle baskets for the rattan rattan woven luggage rack.

Before buying, always make sure that the basket fits exactly on the luggage carrier of the wheel and does not stick out on the sides. How high he can be without hindering the driver, everyone has to decide for themselves. Some pull laterally attached Bicycle bagsbefore or do not want to give up the basket in front of the handlebar, because then they keep a better eye on the content.

Elaborate or original designed rear wheel baskets

The Trixie Biker Bag made of durable nylon fabric is suitable for the safe transport of animals on the luggage rack. It can be opened from the side and from the front and can also be used as a carrying bag. Ventilation is ensured by mesh inserts. The bag is fastened with velcro fasteners, reflective stripes ensure road safety.
To transport dog, cat or other four-legged animals safely, offers as an alternative to the wicker basket of Tigana. This natural product has a domed protective grid and comes with a matching pillowsold. Be sure to adjust the dimensions with the width of the luggage rack so that the basket can be attached properly! Also handy is the Trixie basket, designed like a bag, in which a pet can even go on a bike ride.

Friends of nature may like the rear wheel baskets, which look like nostalgic picnic baskets with lids and are mounted on the luggage carrier with an extra set of attachments. The „Basil Denton“, for example, consists of coarse-meshed rattan weave and looks very down-to-earth. Vintage baskets are popular with many cyclists.

For children’s bicycles, there are special school baskets for baskets from Basil and Point, as well as totally trendy made of tight-meshed steel in pink or white and with a floral pattern.