Customer Reviews

Wald 933 Front Mesh Quick Release Bicycle Basket (13 x 9.75 x 9, Black, 13X9.75X9)

5 star:		(38)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I'd been searching a robust bike basket for my wife's 24" mountain bike. My criterion are:

1. should be able to carry at least 15 children books (we go to library once a week.) each book is about 12 in. * 10 in.
2. Should be abile to carry grocery (one gallon milk, 6 banana, some bread, cookies.)
3. should be able to attach/detach in one-hand (my wife carries our 3-yr daughter in the back seat.)
4. There are several bumps in our community, this basket should not pitch or loose while over these bumps.
5. Still be able to mount a front flash light in the handle bar while the basket is secured in the handle bar.

I've tested some baskets purchased in walmart, sport authority, REI, local bike store. Only this Wald basket (I purchased it via Amazon) does it all!

Length:: 1:04 Mins

Please let me know if you found the 1-min video useful, taken with a video camera called Flip that I had purchased from Amazon! Mr. Huang's logical review of the basket influenced my decision to order this product, and I have thoroughly enjoyed using it for trips to the grocery store and to the library. When you lift the arm, the arm disengages. My 6-yr old knows how to operate it. I have loaded several pounds worth of groceries -- and the ride is smooth. But please note that this is not suitable for children's bikes. You have to be able to steer firmly with all the front loading that goes into the basket.

Wald removable bike baskets are very well designed and American made for the most part, though I was disapointed to find that the large fine mesh basket component was made in China. The rack that attaches to the handlebars is brilliantly simple and easily adaptable to carry handlebar bags of most any brand.

The "Classic" is of course the old fashioned flimsy bolt-on style with poor plating. None of that here. It has a nice tight diamond mesh and has a tough black vinyl coating.
I attached this bad boy in 5 minutes with only a screw driver. It comes with a mounting bracket that attaches to the handle bars by 2 split clamps. It has an angled brace on the bottom that rests on the handle bar tube to prevent the clamps from slipping and tipping the basket out of position.
The carry handle doubles as an attachment device. Lift it and the basket is removable to take along with you. Clever!
My only insignificant complaint is that it rattled when empty. A "zip tie" solved this easily.

This is a good looking and well-made basket. Installation is easy and it's sturdy enough to carry locks or milk or produce from the farmer's market. The fine mesh keeps little stuff from falling out. It locks securely on the rack and comes off easily when you need it.

The only thing that keeps it from being perfect is the brace on the back rests awkwardly against the stem. It has found it's own equilibrium, but it prevents the basket from being perfectly vertical. Just enough to aggravate you if you're OCD but not enough to cause any real problems.

Like you, I read reviews on a number of bike baskets but bought this one (mostly because of the good reviews.)

Those reviewers were also honest, this product is pretty good. Once assembled the basket is fairly large, sturdy and attractive.

My only complaint was the instruction sheet. It was mostly useless because it was really vague. Common sense ensued and I figured it out.

I needed to be creative in my assembly because my bike had several cables that prohibited normal installation.

I'd recommend this bike basket, it's worth the price.

This basket is good and sturdy, but it does not fit well if you want to put your handlebar into a vertical upright postion. The basket relies on a brace that pushes against the bike stem to make it stable. The brace's angle is for the standard bike where the handlebar has a slight lean forward. If you put the handlebar in the most upright position, the basket will be too high, and will block the headlight if you put one on.

I love this basket. It's very sturdy, a good size, and the mounting portion was easy to install. However like one reviewer said the instructions are vague but common sense ensues.

I haven't had trouble with putting my bike in a bike rack because of the basket but I have had trouble with it tilting because of the weight of the basket. I have just leaned the tire against something though so it doesn't turn enough to tip my bike over.

The main reason why I gave this basket 3 stars is because one of the reasons why I chose this basket over the others was because it was removable and one of the reviewers said you could do it with one hand, which I liked because I'm using it for groceries. However when I was first putting the basket on the bike, I thought it was going to be impossible, I had to force the basket on and even now the only way I get the handle to lock is by having one hand push the lock and the handle together and another hand pull the handle so the lock will angle. It's really a tight fit. I'm told it will get easier over time and it has a little but I still can't just pop the basket on the bike. It takes me a good 2-3 minutes.

easy to use and perfect size. I will actually be buying more for family members.

I ordered this basket to carry various small items my children and I pick up on our rides. The frame and basket are very sturdy and the basket does not come off when I ride my mountain bike over curbs or rough terrain. I recommend it highly.