tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post6215654705023534918..comments2024-03-27T05:14:23.738-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Basket Case: How Do You Secure Your Wicker? Velouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17176409803392635982017-05-15T22:38:42.350-04:002017-05-15T22:38:42.350-04:00Maybe this is cheating but I bought my wicker bask...Maybe this is cheating but I bought my wicker basket and it came with super secure straps and a wood bottom so that it won't drag. I love it. I will be sad to live without it when it rains! bikebikebabyhttps://www.bikebikebaby.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-19045824112604254672017-03-29T07:51:25.842-04:002017-03-29T07:51:25.842-04:00I would love to find a basket exactly like the one...I would love to find a basket exactly like the one in your photo! Any idea of the brand and where I could buy one? Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-43484189316963394752017-03-28T11:39:40.681-04:002017-03-28T11:39:40.681-04:00Interesting about the autumn colours comment. I us...Interesting about the autumn colours comment. I used that photo, because that vegetation looks exactly the same in the early spring. I'll take a picture tomorrow as proof! Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-61839891314572293452017-03-23T16:09:23.460-04:002017-03-23T16:09:23.460-04:00Please do not mount any zip ties on the headtube a...Please do not mount any zip ties on the headtube as pictured !!! <br />It will rub off your paint and is potentially dangerous if to tight. <br />I would remove the second picture to avoid any casualties and lawsuits.<br />Zip ties on the stem are ok. But zip ties as pictured wrapping your shift and brake cables are also a no go. <br />If you ride with baskets like this you will just need to accept the dangling basket, like europeans have done for decades.<br /><br />BR<br />Christian, CykelfabrikkenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-56348923740976218012017-03-21T15:42:57.289-04:002017-03-21T15:42:57.289-04:00I made a bracket that clamps to the headstock-moun...I made a bracket that clamps to the headstock-mounted light bracket (on my old three speed). It is made from three plates with holes in (like mechano pieces) from any DIY store. Two sandwich the basket and are bolted with m6 bolts and nuts. A third plate goes behind the lamp bracket and more washers and M6 wingnuts clamp it in place. So you can remove it and take it into the shop, then slip it back over the bracket and tighten it up with your fingers. It has had four cans of lager and a bottle of wine, plus various vegetables in it all at once and it seems pretty solid so far! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678608870989680500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30167499866385407392017-03-15T16:05:09.718-04:002017-03-15T16:05:09.718-04:00I understand the local bike shop business is down ...I understand the local bike shop business is down around the world. Internet shopping is taking a big share away from them. For this reason I'm doubling down on supporting the half dozen shops around here keeping the buying local mantra, you so often mention, alive. If in need of a basket and the shop sold me one without means to connect it to the bike I'd let them know about. Surely if I asked them to install it they'd be able to do so or otherwise why sell it? Throwing in zip ties with the purchase is a no brainer. The internet, as a means of business for things where personal service is valued, is depressing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79806007295372853832017-03-13T14:01:34.898-04:002017-03-13T14:01:34.898-04:00This is a serious quandary for a bike shop. It is ...This is a serious quandary for a bike shop. It is not an easy question at all. Thus, riders will turn to Velouria for assistance.<br /><br />Visit the Rivendell site to see their current prescription. Remember they are a storefront bike shop as well as an online emporium. Riv asks you to buy a $20 wire basket and mount it on a $140 rack. Secure basket to rack with as many zipties as will fit. Add a supplementary tether from rack to handlebars. After all this max recommended load is 2 kilos. That is the sort of answer you come up with if you try to make everybody happy and live in the happy hunting grounds of personal injury attorneys. <br /><br />The answer I would get at my favorite LBS, where they have known me for 45 years, is completely different from the answer they would offer the general public. When people ask me such questions I am often entirely at a loss. If I owned a bike shop I would live in mortal terror of these queries. My own system is sheer genius but today it shall not be disclosed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-63155935606444787012017-03-13T10:58:21.098-04:002017-03-13T10:58:21.098-04:00I am sure Grant is nodding his head approvingly! -...I am sure Grant is nodding his head approvingly! -masAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-49528601569031201382017-03-13T09:27:58.233-04:002017-03-13T09:27:58.233-04:00If one is willing to put up with a bit of maintena...If one is willing to put up with a bit of maintenance(weeding and watering), a basket can be attached simply by adding an inch or two of potting soil and planting Ivy! Care must be taken to keep it from spreading to various moving parts but regular use is typically sufficient to keep things clear. It has the added benefit of discouraging theft as the bicycle can leaned against buildings or trees and the camouflaging effect renders it practically invisible. <br /><br />Spiders can also be encouraged to take up residence in a nice wicker basket and trained to spin a network of webs that secure the basket to the bicycle in a satisfactory way. This approach seems to be an even more effective theft deterrent than Ivy!<br /><br />I hope this was helpful?<br /><br />Spindizzy <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-62846905133255408172017-03-12T21:14:58.912-04:002017-03-12T21:14:58.912-04:00Your fall photo of spring being on it's way is...Your fall photo of spring being on it's way is funny :) We are dealing with frigid ice here, just one week after the daffodils started to bloom ;( But still, I love spring! There are no longer those oranges and reds,and a different kind of yellow reveals itself as I cycle about and view my little world. Wicker baskets are lovely, aren't they? Mine comes with three leather straps which work great! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2178727021025041122017-03-12T20:22:17.593-04:002017-03-12T20:22:17.593-04:00On my,Light Touring Bike, I use an Antique Fishing...On my,Light Touring Bike, I use an Antique Fishing Creel...Cheers, Wicker ManBill Murryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607967898408476570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-56777796349190675632017-03-12T18:30:57.102-04:002017-03-12T18:30:57.102-04:00When you purchased it, without the straps, did you...When you purchased it, without the straps, did you get an explanation as to why a basket designed for bikes does not come with some way to attach it? Some bike shops need feedback (scolding) if they want to keep customers and grow their business. I can find the same thing in Goodwill for a couple dollars. I like the velcro strap suggestions, too. My only problem with Zip ties are they have to be cut in order to remove the object. Okay, since you don't like to scold a shop I'm making a note to self to visit my local shops to check out their baskets and advice. Clearly, I don't mind ruffling a feather or two! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-76929600248789936672017-03-12T15:34:33.839-04:002017-03-12T15:34:33.839-04:00I've used wicker baskets for many years, mostl...I've used wicker baskets for many years, mostly with leather straps although I have used baler twine on occasion. The baskets I've used have only been attached with two leather straps and they do slide about a little bit, but its never bothered me. My Brompton has an awesome, sturdy and capacious luggage attachment system and has become the only bike I really use now.Pootling Alonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978136825776780496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-4875983120462200962017-03-12T12:55:37.260-04:002017-03-12T12:55:37.260-04:00I do not like to scold bike shops; they have it to...I do not like to scold bike shops; they have it tough too. But yes, people email me about things such as basket attachment problems and other customer service type issues. A bike shop has the power to get people excited about cycling, and it also has the power to put them off. <br /><br />The basket in the photos did not come with straps. 20 euro, as I recall, from my nearest bike shop. It is pretty big and sturdy, and comes in handy for demo bikes that arrive without a means to carry luggage. Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8997483377303952582017-03-12T12:42:29.162-04:002017-03-12T12:42:29.162-04:00There was a recent thread on one of the bicycle fo...There was a recent thread on one of the bicycle forums about zip ties, from both a functional and aesthetic point of view. <br /><br />As Brian mentions, UV resistant is a very good idea. I believe the white and translucent do not have this. (Might not be such an issue in Ireland!;^)<br /><br />Also, cyclists in regions with very cold winter temps have reported issues. Here are some that are both UV resistant and good down to minus 20 C:<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/zesyoce" rel="nofollow">Zip Ties</a><br /><br />I have also found that with metal baskets, the wire can abrade the tie, eventually causing failure. Good to put on a few extra, and go with a more substantial weight. This would not be as much of a problem with a straw basket. But if I were not using a rack, and only hanging from the handlebar and head tube, I would want a nice hefty tie. Most of those in the first link are rated at 50pd test, which should be more than plenty. But if you want some extra insurance, these guys sell 8" or 11" ties at 120pd test:<br /><br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/jqc6367" rel="nofollow">Heavy Duty Zip Ties</a>Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285886035638697215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-25905662930427223462017-03-12T07:07:56.660-04:002017-03-12T07:07:56.660-04:00Can't beat the ziptie pricing, but for practic...Can't beat the ziptie pricing, but for practicality the Azor pickup is no.1 in my book. The weight goes onto the frame, rather than the steering!<br /><br />https://www.dutchbikebits.com/azor-steco-frame-mounting-rackAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523194765070877553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39388930348155160592017-03-11T20:59:35.926-05:002017-03-11T20:59:35.926-05:00I haven't had much luck with zip ties. What I...I haven't had much luck with zip ties. What I've ended up using is the local hardware store sells velcro straps. They stand up better to road vibration.Steve Harpernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-77262636789514989322017-03-11T16:04:26.697-05:002017-03-11T16:04:26.697-05:00I'm addicted to front baskets for years and pr...I'm addicted to front baskets for years and prefer the setup you can see here: https://flic.kr/p/pcoVvX<br /><br />Some more: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/FrontkorbRafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698770214728840177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-51771867624123824532017-03-11T15:12:15.351-05:002017-03-11T15:12:15.351-05:00Zip ties are great. I once zip tied a Raleigh Spri...Zip ties are great. I once zip tied a Raleigh Sprite frame to the rear rack of another bike and rode 5 miles over pot-holed michigan roads to bring it to the shop. Made it. <br /><br />And usually, the way you have attached the basket here would make me worry about scuffing the paint, but I imagine that's not much of a worry on many commuters and beaters. Speaking of which, I went whole hog on one of my beaters. a '69 Raleigh Sports with steel bar bolted straight through the frame and JB-welded to keep water out, in order to carry a large basket. I overhauled the bottom bracket after doing that, obviously to get the metal shavings out. It handles nicely even with a heavy load since the weight is not attached to the swiveling fork or handlebars. Kinda like an old postal bike. Photos in the link below, if curious. <br /><br />http://stuffjaydoesforfun.blogspot.com/2016/08/marco.htmlJay Tyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379343653425080261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-62207357039169107012017-03-11T10:37:05.344-05:002017-03-11T10:37:05.344-05:00On two of my bikes I have used shoelaces to secure...On two of my bikes I have used shoelaces to secure old watches and help secure a top bar bag, although there isn't much weight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82187814053416998322017-03-11T08:29:05.093-05:002017-03-11T08:29:05.093-05:00Hmm....I can't tell if I deleted my last comme...Hmm....I can't tell if I deleted my last comment or submitted it pre-maturely. Sorry if this is a duplicate. I wasn't sure how much weight zip ties could take, so I used rubber coated p-clamps. They work just fine and hold the basket very securely. There's something so right about having an old-fashioned wicker basket on an upright transportation bike. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-85487356668477397052017-03-10T21:29:59.518-05:002017-03-10T21:29:59.518-05:00Your photo looks more fall than spring. I know of...Your photo looks more fall than spring. I know of zero people who decide on bikes as a daily thing and end up using baskets, but if you do, you've probably already discovered Zip ties. Keep on cycling!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-85539230791919329142017-03-10T18:47:45.820-05:002017-03-10T18:47:45.820-05:00Really, people email you about how to attach a wic...Really, people email you about how to attach a wicker basket? Where do these people buy their bikes or their baskets? Any bike store worth its weight should be able to answer that question and if a basket does not come with a means of attachment, it better be awfully cheap!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-76919911527503932942017-03-10T15:03:20.119-05:002017-03-10T15:03:20.119-05:00I purchased a frame lock while visiting Amsterdam ...I purchased a frame lock while visiting Amsterdam which unfortunately didn't come with any hardware to attach it to my bicycle. Zip ties to the rescue! Because it matters not one bit how it is connected, only that it remains attached, and most importantly, doesn't rattle when I ride.Bill Crowderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435097514736631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-78587551949466320712017-03-10T13:57:14.572-05:002017-03-10T13:57:14.572-05:00Great idea - make sure that the ties are designed ...Great idea - make sure that the ties are designed for outdoor use, i.e., UV-resistant. I once discovered that a collapsible basket on my rear rack was being retained by only 2 of 5 ties: I had used indoor ties, 3 of which had bee weakened by the sun and snapped!Brian W. Ogilviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045133494402037781noreply@blogger.com