Yes, actually I am less concerned about the price tag and more about the functionality and aesthetics. 90 is not a lot in the grand scheme of things. I mean, it is going on a custom Rivendell frame! Now I am torn between a Wald or Gotham basket... With a rack, the former would actually be more expensive. Decisions, decisions.
On Thursday, August 1, 2013 5:16:20 PM UTC+2, Ron Mc wrote: > > I agree with every sentiment above - they look cool, the hardware is neat, > but the $90 needs to be strongly considered. A Wald basket is a better > buy, but not near as cool. But then again, a Nitto mini rack and a front > bag adds up to a lot more than $90. I could share your dilemma and > temptation. Thanks for showing these. > > On Thursday, August 1, 2013 7:44:15 AM UTC-5, SMP wrote: >> >> Oh no, I just posted a long reply with some clever easy on/off mounting >> options, but the post got deleted. Can anyone find it in their inbox? >> >> On Thursday, August 1, 2013 1:26:12 AM UTC+2, joe b. wrote: >>> >>> Sorry, I missed the part about mounting to a front rack and understand >>> wanting to keep the clamps off the bars. That dropout is spectacular. Lip >>> free or die. Good luck! >>> >>> Best, >>> joe broach >>> portland, or >>> >>> On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 3:28 PM, SMP <sum...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> @Peter - thanks for the tips. I am not so handy, and I live in Zurich, >>>> the most expensive city in the world ... so multiply all of those figures >>>> by 2.5 and you'll be back at almost 90, shipped ;) >>>> >>>> @Joe - Thanks for the info. I think I have some Wald basket hardware >>>> lying around, but I have been averse to mounting anything on my handlebars >>>> as I like to keep it clean. This is also why I was wondering if I should >>>> instead put the basket on a rack. Also, not sure if my fork has lawyer >>>> lips... doesn't look like >>>> it<http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5594285268/in/set-72157626345789636/> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, August 1, 2013 12:07:28 AM UTC+2, joe b. wrote: >>>> >>>>> SMP, >>>>> >>>>> The crates are gorgeous, but the rear attachment with flat stock to >>>>> the fork crown does not look up to the task. If you go this route, I'd >>>>> suggest picking up some of the Wald basket hardware that will attach the >>>>> rear of the crate to your bars for stability. It also looks (like the >>>>> Wald) >>>>> like it's designed to mount to the front axle. This is best done with >>>>> nutted axles, but you should be OK with good steel, internal cam quick >>>>> release skewers. Just watch that the strut doesn't hang up on the lawyer >>>>> lips (the little bumps that keep your front wheel from falling out as >>>>> easily, assuming your fork has them). The whole set up could be made >>>>> pretty >>>>> quick to take off--just two bolts (or wingnuts?) at the bars and the >>>>> front >>>>> axle. All that would stay on the bike would be the two Wald handlebar >>>>> clamps. >>>>> >>>>> If you get it, feel free to ask the group for help dialing in the >>>>> install. They're an ingenious bunch! >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> joe broach >>>>> portland, or >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 2:45 PM, SMP <sum...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello Bunch, >>>>>> >>>>>> I am contemplating a few upgrades to my bike, and one of these is the >>>>>> autumn <http://www.gothamcargo.com/about-autumn/> front basket/crate >>>>>> by Gotham Cargo <http://gothamcargo.com>. >>>>>> >>>>>> Here is a photo of my Riv >>>>>> <http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/6320659498/in/set-72157626345789636>(not >>>>>> >>>>>> very recent). Now imagine silver Gilles Berthoud fenders and cream >>>>>> tires >>>>>> (this is already a part of the upgrade plan). >>>>>> >>>>>> My first question is, given my color scheme, what color crate would >>>>>> you recommend? Click here for color >>>>>> options<http://www.gothamcargo.com/customize-it/>. >>>>>> I am leaning towards Natural, Graphite, or Silver. If I do Natural, >>>>>> though, I'd like to varnish it somehow to make it match the honey saddle >>>>>> and amber shellacked cork grips. (Silly question - Can I use shellac on >>>>>> wood or only varnish?) >>>>>> >>>>>> My next question is, is there a way to mount this in an easy-on/easy >>>>>> off method on either a big nitto front rack or the smaller mark's rack? >>>>>> Maybe using retractable zip ties or a klickfix solution? I want to >>>>>> have >>>>>> the versatility to have it on most of the time for my inner city use, >>>>>> but >>>>>> from time to time on long rides, have the option to go crate-free. >>>>>> >>>>>> My last question is, is this a terrible idea? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks and looking forward to your feedback. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>> send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. >>>>>> >>>>>> Visit this group at >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunch<http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch> >>>>>> . >>>>>> For more options, visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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