Customer Reviews

Brooks Saddles Hoxton Wire Bicycle Basket with Wooden Base (click-fix mount included)

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

OK. This basket is ridiculously expensive, but sometimes you've just got to treat yourself, right? Well, that's my rationale. The Brooks Hoxton basket is really beyond repair. Not only does it look great, but it is very functional. The heavy gauge aluminum construction feels like it will last forever and the quick release mounting system is great. You can grab the basket, run into the store, come back out and click and go.

Takes about 10-15 minutes to install. If you've got a bike tool or metric Allen key set and a Philips screwdriver, you re good to go.

I mounted this on my new Raleigh Classic Roadster and it is a perfect match style-wise. Very classy--not feminine at all (one of my big complaints about many other baskets is that they are very girly)--and highly functional. If the price weren't so high, I'd definitely give it 5 stars.

The basket itself gets 5 stars. It is beautiful and well made. The three star rating is because the click-fix mount could not be properly installed without additional supplies. I used a single layer of supercork bar tape under the click-fix in order to prevent the mount from turning down when the basket was attached. Without the bar tape the mount ends up sliding on the handlebar and the basket tips forward until it rests on the wheel or bike frame.

I suited out my bike to look vintage/retro so i'm particular about what accessories to get on it and for the longest time refused to get a wire basket until i saw this one. Already have gotten compliments on it. Basket looks exactly as pictured and you can feel the quality of the product. It is heavier than your average stocked wire basket, but the aluminum (seems to be heavy duty aluminum) is hollow - might weigh 2 to 3 lbs.
The klickfix handlebar adapter is really easy to install, but would not fit snug to my handlebar so i simply put cut-out spare tire tube around the bars. Basket is so easy to clip on and clip off... makes store visiting a breeze, and i've now got the sexiest basket in town.

Worth the price.

You don't get any better than a Brooks product, whether it's their cycling saddles or their baskets, panniers and bags. There is no equal.

This basket is perfect for general shopping. It's extremely well made (great wiring and top quality wood), and the open design allows air to flow through. Many wire baskets are flimsy - the metal on this basket is thick. It's easily removable with one push of a button (attachment clamp included) and includes a leather-wrapped handle.

Stick any market bag in the basket, and it can transport a whole bag of groceries easily. Or a gym bag. Maybe even a small - and calm - dog. :)

I'm lovin' this basket.