Bicycle Baskets

Cycle in Style with Bicycle Baskets

A basket can be an excellent accessory for your bicycle, whether you're filling it with shopping or a picnic, or throwing your handbag in it as you travel to work. A bicycle basket is practical, but it can also add character to your bike, making it look great. With baskets that can be fixed to either the front or the rear of your bicycle, in a range of colours and styles, you're sure to have your bike looking its best in no time.

Wicker baskets are ideal if you love vintage style. They're available in a range of shapes, including ‘D' shape, oval, and rectangular. Wicker bike baskets are lightweight but strong, making them a popular choice if you want your basket to stand the test of time.

Metal baskets are reliable and sturdy, making them a good choice if you want to transport heavy loads or travel in all types of weather conditions. They can be made from steel, wire mesh, or solid plating. Bike baskets constructed from metal plating are best for transporting smaller items, and those made from large mesh are great for bulky loads.

Canvas is the most common choice of fabric for bike baskets. Canvas baskets come in various colours and designs, allowing you to select the right one to suit your tastes. Some have an inbuilt wire mesh frame, giving the basket shape. Others are portable and collapsible, making them easy to store when not in use. If you're planning to ride in wet weather, a waxed canvas basket provides excellent waterproof properties.

Keep in mind that the best bikes for fixing baskets to are utility bikes and city hybrids. There is more space between the handlebars and the front wheel, which means there's less chance of the bike's cables getting in the way. Rear bike baskets are available to buy too, and usually feature a bracket or clamps to provide a more permanent attachment to the frame of the bike.