Front basket for a Clem?

Stephen Merelman

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Mar 26, 2024, 11:00:19 AM3/26/24

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What works well and will not break the bank? I see that Wald Bosco basket that Riv sells, which I'm sure is functional, but sort of unaesthetic. Does anyone have any experience with the Pelago Rasket? Or anything else that will sit relatively low and hold a backpack or a six pack?

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Brian Forsee

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Mar 26, 2024, 12:13:38 PM3/26/24

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The classic answer here is the Wald 137. It's shallower than the bosco basket and looks great IMO. Crust bikes also sells a half-depth version of both the 137 and (i think) the 139.

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John Johnson

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Mar 26, 2024, 1:19:25 PM3/26/24

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These are nice....https://cyclesmanivelle.com/en/-shop/racks-baskets/

Otherwise any old front rack + a wald 137 ftw.

John

Ryan Frahm

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Mar 26, 2024, 6:28:19 PM3/26/24

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I have the half size Wald 137 and love it! I always have a Swift Sugarloaf in it with a net over the top. Has been great on several bikes!

https://analogcycles.com/products/wald-halfa-basket-baskets

Josh C

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Mar 26, 2024, 9:33:46 PM3/26/24

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Yep, the racer is a nice basket and the one I choose for my bikes these days. All of my bags work with it, as do all of my basket nets, and not as bulky when not being used. I rarely use a basket these days without a basket bag; there are so many nice offerings.

John

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Mar 27, 2024, 9:58:04 AM3/27/24

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I love my Wald 137s zip tied or hose clamped to a front rack. Soma sells just the basket, as well as a Tanaka brand that I've been wanting to try. Looks like the same dimensions as a 137 but a little cheaper.

John in Minnesota

Conway Bennett

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Mar 27, 2024, 10:51:56 AM3/27/24

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I use a Wald 137 with a Fifth Season Squall Sack or cargo net from Riv attached to a Jack the Bike Rack. I do have an extra 137 in black and a brown body orange to Squall Sack for sale.