Should I get a bike basket?

[cville]

Y or N?

I have a bike that kinda looks like this.

Will I be a dork if I get a basket to put my bag in?

Keep in mind, I'm terrible at biking and am always wearing a deeply nerdy helmet. Also, I am not cool.

If Y, suggest something?

[pandora89]

Yes, I have a similar bike and have a basket and love it!

eta - I have something similar to this www.brooksengland.com/en_us/hoxton-wire-basket.html but it also has a cover on it so things dont fly out. 

[TR]

Definitely get a basket!

[Leeham Rimes]

Yes.

I don't have a suggestion b/c I don't have a bike. The last bike i had (that got stolen) came with its own basket, I can say, don't get one like this because your water bottle will fall out. I had a rented bike with that style of basket and it was awful for carrying anything small. 

[Leeham Rimes]

Ok and don't judge me but I like the look of wicker baskets on bikes b/c it reminds me of the beach. I don't know why I make this correlation, but I do.

[RoxMonster]

Yes, I have a basked on my bike and I love it! I can keep water in there, a pouch with my cell phone and keys, etc.

[waverly]

Why not? Do people look at bicyclists and assess their cool factor (outside of high school)? I might not be the best person to ask on cool factors.

[maudefindlay]

I have a wicker basket from the Nantucket Basket Co. on my Trek comfort mountain bike. It's big and bright red and I love it! Nothing falls out, perfect for books, wallet, keys, snacks etc.

[cville]

Excellent. Thank you.

[lolalolalola]

I would expect a cruiser bike to have a basket.

Mountain biking with a basket doesn’t work well lol!

[laterz]

I suspect this isn't what you're looking for, but I have this and I LOVE it. Particularly because it snaps in rather than straps in.

www.rei.com/product/735854/topeak-compact-handlebar-bag

[Jalapeñomel]

Yes!

[MixedBerryJam]

I like saddle baskets better than handlebar baskets but I have both. Handle bar baskets make me feel so unstable! The saddle baskets are made of a ripstop type material and have an integrated cover and they fold and best of all they pop of and on with no tools ( but I usually leave them on because like I said, they filled flat. Similar to these but I bought mine at a local bike shop. Is this also where I admit I have a Burley for my dog but I usually use that as a carriage? She's very elderly and infirm.
 
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[RoxMonster]

I also wanted to mention that I got my basket at a bike shop and they made it so that it literally just snaps on and off so easily. No tools or anything and takes literally one second. So if I wanted to ride without it (and I always store it without to take up less space), it is super easy.

[sonrisa]

Yes.

A basket says: "I ride my bike because it's fun and I don't take it too seriously."

A basket is a guarantee you aren't an asshole who mows down pedestrians, runs red lights or plays chicken with cars.

[notsopicky]

Yes. And then you can put your little dog too in it.

[Moe]

Absolutely.

You need a bright coloured wire basket that matches your bright coloured helmet. Then add a cute squeezy bike bell, preferably of an animal or a hamburger. And a few bike stickers to go along.

[Jalapeñomel]

[stephm0188]

I have this one for my cruiser, but in a different color.
www.amazon.com/Colorbasket-Bottom-Lift-Off-Basket-Handles/dp/B00YHTZC4E

The basket is super easy to remove from the bracket, so I can lift the whole thing off and take it with me. The mesh at the bottom keeps stuff from falling out.

[TR]

Apr 13, 2020 19:08:24 GMT -5 laterz said:

I suspect this isn't what you're looking for, but I have this and I LOVE it. Particularly because it snaps in rather than straps in.

www.rei.com/product/735854/topeak-compact-handlebar-bag

Yeah that’s not very twee. Too practical :-P

[sadlebred]

The cyclists say, yes, get the bike basket! A cute one!

[vicky]

get a basket!! It is easier to balance with one on the back, though.