bike basket/bag/rack?

[merchimerch]

Since this winter I've been the proud owner of a used Specialized Crossroads mountain bike. I like it a lot, but I realize that I would like it more and use it more if I had some kind of carrying devise attached to the bike so that I don't have to attach as many bags and backpacks to myself while I ride it.

The bike is basically this, but older: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mikesbike.com/newbikes/05ExpeditionSport_Silver_l.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mikesbike.com/pages/exped.htm&h=324&w=432&sz=39&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=JYIvCXjVytK5jM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dspecialized%2Bcrossroads%2Bbike%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

Does anyone have any recommendations for baskets or racks or things that I can easily buy and install on my bike? (I have basic household tools and am comfortable using them, but I don't own any special bicycle tools.)

Comments

[thegodofthor.livejournal.com]

this is what I use
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19330&subcategory_ID=2325
and
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600066&subcategory=60001004&brand=&sku=6983&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Panniers

there are many ways to go here.
I like this type of rack cause I can take it in with me if I have to lock it up cause its attached to the seat.

most racks baskets will either use an allen wrench or screwdriver. I have not seen one that needs any unusual tool. If you buy it at a local bike shop and bring your bike they should put it on for no cost.

Thats my 2 cents.

Either way, I love to hear there are others using bikes to get places
~Enjoy the ride~

Bike basket

[sweetbetsy.livejournal.com]

This would be great for the farmer's market. I had a similar one and loved it.

http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Quick-Release-Front-Basket/dp/B000R2LK46/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_2_txt?pf_rd_p=304485601&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-2&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0009W7F6G&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1VKKYMC9FJ8KF4ES5XW3

Re: Bike basket

[(Anonymous)]

Oooh - that looks great. I need to decide if I want a basket or a pannier or what. But the basket does look cute. I'm not sure if it goes with a mountain bike or not, but still very sweet looking.

Re: Bike basket

[sweetbetsy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I don't know what goes with a mountain bike although I tend to think that any basket goes with any bike if it has pink flowers around the edge:-), which you have to add yourself. And it looks like your bike has a straight handle bar. I love that this also works as a shopping basket. Used mine at the farm market all the time.

Also, I checked out storage stuff for Big's bike last year and I like the saddle bags option. You need to install a rack and then the bags:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bicycle+saddle+bags&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=1695457361&ref=pd_sl_9k4cgxkcjd_b