But before you buy, you should know what kind of basket best serves your needs. If your primary mission consists only of the occasional run to the corner store, you don’t need a gaping, rear-mounted, option like the Blackburn Local Basket. A sleeker basket like the MEIEM Wicker Bike Basket or the Axiom Fresh Mesh would get the job done. The weight of the cargo is also something to consider—if you’re hauling more than 15 pounds, you should look at a rear basket, like the Blackburn Local or Sunlite Rack Top Wire Basket, because the back of your bike can support more weight without affecting bike handling as significantly.Read more
