is it a heavy basket compared to the wire ones??
2047281
Not in my opinion, its rather light and easy to manage, I would reccomend it without a second thought.
2047282
No..it's light compared to the wired ones. It's after all....plastic. This is the one you want.
2047283
No! It is lighter. It also looks smaller than the wire ones but fits the same number of balls.
2047284
not sure what you mean by heavy... if you mean is it heavy to carry around as compared to a wire one, i would say no... and if you are asking if is is heavier duty than the wire ones I would say definitely yes.. i love this basket!!! and LOVE not having to bend over to get the balls ever again!!
1142559
I cannot answer that. It might because the wire on those baskets is a different density than what I use it for. The company would know. They are pretty strong, but since I haven't cut a wire basket yet, I cannot say.
1406480
There are small slots on the sides of the basket where the ends of the handle fits into. Honestly I never use the handle. It looks nice but it isn't very functional. It is a thin wire that is flimsy and barely supports the weight of the basket when it is empty. I just keep the handle on there for show. I pick up the basket as a whole. The rest of the basket is high quality and constructed well. I will take a picture of the side of the basket where the handles fit into. The handle simply slides into this area. If it were a more sturdy and thicker rod then it would be more useful. But for my purposes it is just fine. I mostly just leave the basket mounted on my rear bike rack.
1990447
Maybe. It is a soft structure, that is the reason I love these baskets, but it is meant to take clothes to and from the laundry room, more than as a hamper. The tall, square hampers work better for just a hamper.
267360
Yes, the basket has a wire"hook" type feature that attaches to the side of the pan.
1426761
The Finely made well constructed Ewald Front Basket...the big one, weighs about 20LBS I bought small rubber snubbers and those hold items to those large baskets just fine.Go ahead a buy one!!!Their easy to install...and while your considering the front basket...also buy the rear basket too?"You'll be glad you did!!!
396618
I just purchased the baskets, they are hard plastic. Not sure what your question is really about, sorry.
354338
There are heavier. I use different ones for different things...the more expensive ones are thicker and therefore more durable.
1901896
My husband installed the basket on my recumbent trike. Although it lists shipping as 9 lbs. the basket does not weigh that of course. I asked him if it was heavy before he put it on and he said no. I can't give you exact weight but it isn't much. I can tell you it is a very nice, sturdy basket. I have an 11 lb. Yorkie that sits in it when we go for a ride! LOL
1169367
I'm not certain, but a front basket for me has worked well, especially if something shifts in my basket, I can see it and readjust before becoming unstable.
309559
It can handle that kind of weight. However, thw wires may be an issue for paperbag products like flour and sugar: suggest you put a board on the bottom. It handles a lot of weight for me, but did not do well with 3 3 gal paint cans... too much weight and it warped the wires and the plastic arms.
1840903
If you filled this basket with records, it would be quite heavy. I don't believe the wire frame would be sturdy enough if you picked up the basket after filling with with LPs. If you filled it and didn't move it, it would probably be fine.
1632356
I'm not sure exactly which rack you're referring to. Unless it's really unusual, the included hardware ought to work. It's very accommodating, and rock solid. Speaking from experience, I would not recommend using bungee cords to attach the basket to your rack. You'd be better off with zip ties or some other rigid form of attachment. These baskets are large and the torque they can apply when turning or leaning over can pull the cords right off ... and then you're left picking up your groceries in the middle of the road. I do keep bungee cords to strap down a jacket, skateboard or other large objects. The basket is big and strong and can easily handle a lot of cargo, provided it doesn't blow or tip out as you ride. I'm not sure exactly which rack you're referring to. Unless it's really unusual, the included hardware ought to work. It's very accommodating, and rock solid. Speaking from experience, I would not recommend using bungee cords to attach the basket to your rack. You'd be better off with zip ties or some other rigid form of attachment. These baskets are large and the torque they can apply when turning or leaning over can pull the cords right off ... and then you're left picking up your groceries in the middle of the road. I do keep bungee cords to strap down a jacket,... » Read More I'm not sure exactly which rack you're referring to. Unless it's really unusual, the included hardware ought to work. It's very accommodating, and rock solid. Speaking from experience, I would not recommend using bungee cords to attach the basket to your rack. You'd be better off with zip ties or some other rigid form of attachment. These baskets are large and the torque they can apply when turning or leaning over can pull the cords right off ... and then you're left picking up your groceries in the middle of the road. I do keep bungee cords to strap down a jacket, skateboard or other large objects. The basket is big and strong and can easily handle a lot of cargo, provided it doesn't blow or tip out as you ride. « Show Less
1426765
It is large. I put my dog in it yesterday and took her for a spin. I'd guess the basket weights about 3 1/2-4 lbs. I might be a little light, but no way does it weight 20lbs, like the guy below says. When it arrived in its box, I remember thinking, "This is lighter than I thought it would be". I guess I'm used to it since I had one on my bike for decades when I lived in Key West and used my bike rather than my car. It will hold 2 large paper bags of groceries or my 22 lb American Eskimo dog.
1426763
I have not weighed the basket, but it is substantial and works the steering and turning balance a bit.
1169369
I feel better about having a front basket. rear baskets can make you feel like you will fall over if anything back there shifts. I personally love the wald 157 bike basket, its huge. not for suspension bikes though
554456
Yes. The basket broke on ours right away but there was no problem returning it. It was replaced by one that is still working great. The company rep was great and replacement was fast. All else has worked fine on it and seems to be holding up quite well for a 6 foot 165 pound woman.