Baskets
Bicycle baskets
The days of hanging two heavy shopping bags on the right and left sides of the handlebars are over. Nevertheless, anyone who travels a lot by bicycle or e-bike knows how useful a bike can be for carrying loads. A bicycle is the ideal companion for short trips and quick errands, and you can always find a place to park it. Whether you're popping to the baker's or the greengrocer's, bicycle baskets really do make life easier for cyclists. The range extends from small bicycle baskets and bicycle cases to boxes for the front loading area or luggage rack. Baskets really come into their own when you don't have a bag or rucksack to hand or want to have your hands free. What's more, with a little skill and the right bicycle baskets or luggage carriers, you can transport almost anything by bicycle. Some dogs even like to sit in the basket.
What material should bicycle baskets be made of?
What makes a good, sturdy bicycle basket? What characteristics should it have? Basically, bicycle baskets or bicycle panniers can vary greatly in shape, colour and texture. The price range is also wide. When buying bicycle baskets, you should definitely make sure that they are dirt-repellent and, ideally, waterproof. This is already the case with the most common material used to make bicycle baskets, namely metal. Their coating makes them resistant to wind and weather. The finer the mesh, the smaller the items that can be transported. If the bicycle basket is also to be used as a shopping basket, an ergonomically shaped or padded handle is useful. An alternative to metal are bicycle baskets made of rattan, leather, wicker or plastic mesh. The open or closed design also makes a difference.
How are bicycle baskets installed?
Most bicycle baskets, regardless of the material, can be attached in a flash – whether on the handlebars or on the luggage rack. This is done using various hook or fastening systems. A bicycle basket with a Klickfix system is, of course, unbeatable in terms of speed. Klickfix offers adapters and accessories for many different places on a bicycle or e-bike: The system can be installed on the handlebars, saddle or frame, the seat post and on the luggage rack. The highlight is that bicycle baskets, bags or cases lock automatically when attached to the adapter, without the need for straps or buckles. The lock on bicycle baskets with Klickfix releases at the touch of a button. If the basket for your bicycle or e-bike also has practical carrying handles, the convenience is perfect.
No matter how you attach your bicycle basket or e-bike basket, it should not come loose from the bike during fast rides and on bumpy roads.