Wald #582 Folding Rear Mounted Bike Basket

by Wald

Product Features

• Attaches to the sides of most rear racks
• Folds flat when not in use
• 12.75 x 7.25 x 8.5

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.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B0073TQIOS
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Baskets are Great for the Utilitarian Bicycle, June 9, 2008

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C. R. Anderson "TreeHugger" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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I have spent the last 2 summers struggling with the decision of whether to purchase these baskets or not. I did not particularly want to add significant weight or bulk to my bike and yet I found myself frequently in a situation where I needed to haul things around and wished I had a "trunk" to put them in. After finally committing to the purchase, I must say I am thrilled about my decision.

As a frequent commuter by bike to work downtown, I often come home with more than I take in. Now, rather than fooling with bungie cords or hanging cumbersome plastic bags off of my handlebars, I simply unlatch the baskets and neatly place my shopping bags in them. So far I have conveniently and safely hauled such things as produce and potted plants from the farmer's market as well as bottles of wine and library books. The convenience is well worth the added weight. I love my baskets!

I think this is a wise purchase for anyone who uses their bike (rather than a gas guzzler) as a means to get around and complete common errands. One who rides merely for the sport of it, may find the extra weight too burdensome. The baskets are utilitarian in nature. Go without if you are looking for the fast and sleek ride.

The only reason I did not give a five star rating to this product has to do with the hardware that is included with the product. In order to attach the baskets to my bike rack, I had to purchase longer bolts to properly secure the braces, so keep in mind that, when it comes to hardware, one size does not fit all bike racks. After making this modification, however, I am glad to report that I am not experiencing the "rattle" that a few other customers have detailed in their reviews.

On a final note, I did benefit from reading the other reviews prior to receiving the baskets and I highly recommend others who are considering this purchase do the same. Having done so alerted me to the fact that I might need to make some hardware modifications. It also gave me insight into properly mounting the baskets; particularly the hint to place the baskets approximately 2 inches behind the rack to allow room for heel/pedal clearance. Had I not read this, I am sure I would have had to re-mount the baskets as the written instructions that come with the product does not make a note of this. So, my sincere thanks to all who posted reviews before me.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, February 24, 2006

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Kyle G. Ray "Kyle" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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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.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for running errands, May 26, 2008

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luv my 20D! (SF Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wald #582 Folding Rear Mounted Bike Basket (Sports)

This basket is reasonably sturdy and the quality of the gloss black finish is excellent. The folding design works well. It looks as if it would rattle like crazy when you're riding with it folded, but thanks to the tight retention hooks, it's quite solid. The basket's nicely sized for grocery bags.

The downside here is the same as with the other Wald products I've tried: The mounting hardware is appallingly out of date. It's English, not metric, and Wald doesn't use locknuts, only lockwashers attached to the screws (where they are useless). This is less of an issue here than it is for the other Wald products, because this one doesn't attach directly to your bike, only to the rack. Go out and buy some locknuts and you'll have no problems.

Alas, the mounting clamps are too small to fit the fatter tubing used on many modern racks. You'll probably have to use the Wald rack (or some other old-school, inexpensive rack). And that rack is well-built and sturdy, but its mounting hardware has to be adapted to fit current bikes.

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