Wald 582 Rear Folding Bicycle Basket (12.75 x 7.25 x 8.5)

by Wald

Product Features

• Rear bicycle basket with space for 1 to 2 grocery bags
• Mounts unobtrusively on the side of rear bicycle rack
• Also ideal for picnic items, extra clothes, or books
• Folds up compactly (1 inch thick) for easy storage
• Measures 12.75 x 8.5 x 7.25 inches (W x H x D) when open

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Bicycle baskets are the definition of functionality. By simply clamping a bicycle basket to your handlebar or rear rack, you can easily carry more stuff to and from wherever you may be pedaling. The versatile Wald 582 rear basket is no exception, with a large basket area that makes it easy to carry one or two bags of groceries, picnic items, or other essentials while riding.

The Wald rear bicycle basket folds compactly for easy storage.

The 582 mounts to the side of a rear bicycle rack, so it won't get in your way as you pedal. Then, once you arrive at your destination, the base of the basket pivots up and the side walls collapse, making the basket easy to carry and store.

Bike baskets also offer a number of secondary benefits. They help prevent riders from carrying items in their hands, keeping their focus where it belongs. They also help balance the excess weight appropriately, so you won't feel off kilter each time you round a corner. They can even impact your wallet by saving you money on gas when running errands. And, of course, they can contribute to your physical and mental well being, as bike riding is terrific exercise and helps clear the mind.

Available in plated, black, and white finishes, the Wald 582 measures 12.75 by 8.5 by 7.25 inches (W x H x D) when open and 1 inch thick while folded.

Product Description

The Wald 582 sets the standard for ingenuity when it comes to rear baskets. Mounting to the side of many rear racks, 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 keeps the basket out of your way when not in use.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ELBKY4
• Item model number: 582BL
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #872,774 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as described, June 24, 2010

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Jonathan C. Frankel (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wald 582 Rear Folding Bicycle Basket (12.75 x 7.25 x 8.5) (Sports)

Assembly took about 15 minutes, all I need was a flat-head screwdriver and a wrench to hold the nut. The top mounting clips fastened tightly and don't allow the basket to move from side to side. The only small problem is that I couldn't use the clip for the bottom of the basket, which is meant to keep it from bouncing up and down. The reason is because none of the wires lined up properly with the vertical bar on the side of the bike rack. I got around this easily with a zip tie so it's no big deal. If I needed another one for the other side, I definitely would purchase this again.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Baskets, Installing is terribly frustrating, July 21, 2010

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K. Kilpatrick (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wald 582 Rear Folding Bicycle Basket (12.75 x 7.25 x 8.5) (Sports)

These baskets work great. I really like having them. I had them installed by my local bike shop on my old bike which was later stolen.

Well, when I got my new bike, I decided to try to install them myself. I thought it'd be nice to know how. What a disaster. You have to bend little metal pieces which are difficult to reach because of the bike wheel. And the metal pieces don't fit right over my rack. And when they bend wrong, which inevitably they will, you have to take it off and unbend the metal that bent wrong and then start over.

The one thing that my local bike shop told me was that you should zip tie the basket to the rack first before trying to use the hardware. If that helps anyone out there, I thought I'd pass it along.

But in my honest opinion, these are great baskets, just have your local bike shop install them.

5.0 out of 5 stars On a motorized bike, January 3, 2011

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Ryan (South West, Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wald 582 Rear Folding Bicycle Basket (12.75 x 7.25 x 8.5) (Sports)

I put this on a motorized bike. There is no noticeable vibration noise. The basket stows away in the locked position nicely. It has not come loose yet.