Reddit reviews Wald 157 Front Giant Delivery Bicycle Basket (21 x 15 x 9, Black)
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Designed to carry large loads thanks to its stout legs, cargo bands, and heavy duty handlebar clampsReinforced front, back ,and bottom; complete basket and fitting weigh 7.8 lbs (3.5kg)Available in plated or gloss black, legs match the finish of the basketNot compatible with quick release wheels, or bicycles with a shock forkNine inches deep, tapers from 21x15" at the top to 18.25"x12.25" at the bottom
I bought my gf this Wald Giant Delivery Basket for her school stuff and her Maine Coon cat (around
2214lbsI thinkconfirmed). It's the sturdiest thing I found out there. It doesn't have an actual weight rating as far as I could tell, but it could hold the cat just fine and this reviewer says it's okay for his 25lb dog. I feel confident it would not break, but I can't guarantee it so test it out first with something else if you use it.The bigger concern would be how it would throw off your steering. 30lbs of dog + 7.8lbs of the basket is gonna do a number on your control. I have no idea if that would be steerable.
Yeah I'm gonna give it some time. I like the look of this one, and the way the back of it is shaped makes it easy to pick it up to swing the rear end around when locking up. I'm also thinking I may want to get a front rack. Hopefully something large and sturdy enough to carry something like a case of bottled water.
edit: I think I found the perfect front rack/basket: http://www.amazon.com/Wald-Front-Delivery-Bicycle-Basket/dp/B0012DQAM6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426292215&sr=8-1&keywords=Wald+giant+basket
check out wald's front baskets. they're cheap and well built, and you can just put a backpack, or whatever, inside without worrying much about retention. they attach at the axel and at the handler bar, close to the stem. this one is quite large and under $50. personally, i prefer heavier loads on the front of the bike.
my Virtue Truck with accessories from left to right:
Thule Yepp Maxi Rack Mount Child Seat
Thule Yepp Maxi Easyfit Adapter
Schwinn Kids Bike Helmet - Teddy Bear
Brooks Saddle (used - exact make unknown)
Velo Orange Copehagen Double Kick
RockBros MTB Pedals
Origin8 Urban-Pro Riser Handlebar
Origin8 Time Clock Bell
Cork Chop Bicycle Grips
21x15" Wald 157 Giant Delivery Basket
15x15” Bungee Net
Kobra Ultra Bright Bike Light - 1200 Lumens
I love everything currently on her, but may end up going a bit wider on the bars now that I'm riding the rig fully loaded.
Wald makes some very good baskets, both front and back. You just have to ride slower when hauling stuff in a basket.