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Bicycle Rear Rack Grocery Baskets, Folding - Wald 582 (Set of 2) | 
| Brand: Wald
Category: Sports
Buy New: $34.99 - $38.85
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Sales Rank: 325
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ASIN: B000BPNK7O
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| Features:
| | Large size: 12 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 8 1/2" | | | Fits grocery bags easily | | | Folds up when not in use - about 1" thick when folded | | | Includes mounting hardware to mount quick and easily to a rear rack (sold separately) | | | Sold as a set of two - weight, about 5.5 lbs total |
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Product Description
The Wald 582 sets the standard for ingenuity when it comes to rear baskets. Mounting to the side of almost any rear rack, this nimble basket is the perfect size for packing 1-2 bags of groceries while balancing your load. When not in use, the base of the basket pivots up allowing the side walls to collapse. A simple clamp at the top of the side panels keeps everything secured while the basket is folded up to one inch thick
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| Customer Reviews: Read 83 more reviews...
The best option for groceries. May 29, 2006
Beth Campbell
108 out of 109 found this review helpful
These baskets are great. I have tried more expensive and lighter weight grocery panniers, but those don't hold as much weight or volume, and they are a pain because you have to take them into the store with you to avoid having them stolen off the bike. I use zip ties to attach the Wald baskets to my bike, because with the included hardware they tend to rattle. I carry a lot of groceries with these, including heavy things like beer, potatoes, and flour. I find they work best with paper grocery bags, but they also work quite well with reusable cloth grocery bags.
They do weigh quite a bit, though. 5.5 pounds may not sound like much but if you have to carry the bike up any stairs you might want to think about whether you'll be able to manage the weight. I use a steel Wald rack for mounting these, and that also adds a bit to the weight.
great for the city September 20, 2006
J. Scott
87 out of 88 found this review helpful
These baskets are great for running errands in the city! I commute by bicycle and I leave these on the bike all the time. I don't notice the weight, they don't get in the way, and most importantly, they don't scream "steal me" the way a set of panniers would. Folded open, they hold a LOT of stuff. As far as I can tell, they're solid and they'll hold more weight than I ever want to carry. I used zip ties in addition to the mounting hardware, and I've had no rattling issues.
Two cautions:
* The included mounting hardware uses regular nuts instead of nylocs or lock washers. Check them often or get some nylocs at the hardware store, because this is not a vibration friendly setup.
* Be sure to mount these far enough back that your heels don't hit them! On my bike, that means that they have to be about two inches farther back than they would be if I centered them on the rack.
Fantastic! February 24, 2006
Kyle G. Ray (Portland, OR)
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
I use these baskets ALL the time. They're amazing. I recommend, though, getting a few small bungee cords to help secure things so they dont jump out over the top of your baskets, but other than that, they're quite sturdy. They are a little bit difficult to secure to the back rack, but once done you'll wonder what you had ever done without them.
Best baskets May 10, 2007
pixeller
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Couldn't ask for anything more from these baskets - they work great. Tried another basket that was always open and it was so cumbersome. The only downside to them maybe is that it won't protect your items from the rain - those 'hot/cold' grocery bags fit into them if you are stuck in this predicament.
Besides the other things already mentioned, sometimes one has to re-distribute groceries back into the bag to make everything fit nicely.
I've also found that holding the baskets in place with masking tape first makes it a easier to screw on the attachment hardware. If the supplied hardware doesn't fit a wide tube, plumbing insulation fasteners work pretty well.
Highly recommended. January 25, 2007
Megan E. Lorenz
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
These baskets are well worth the money, especially because they were alot cheaper than others i had priced. They mounted easily and work seamlessly. I thought i would have to secure them with zip ties, but they are stable enough without.
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