Buy Nantucket Bike Basket CompanyLightship Collection Classic/Tapered Natural Bicycle Basket (Tan, 12 X 7.5 X 9)

Description

The Lightship Collection baskets are woven with a very fine rattan cane material, which is the outer skin of the natural rattan fiber. These baskets are replicas of the Nantucket Lightship baskets, which were first produced in Nantucket during the whaling era of the 1800s.Most bicycle baskets are woven in a way you would make a decorative basket, one that you would use in your home as an accent piece. The problem with this is that this type of weave is not conducive to use in bicycle baskets, which serve a functional purpose and are used on a daily basis. The everyday wear-and-tear, as well as the natural elements on these bike baskets necessitate that they be woven in a tougher, stronger method. Our unique rolled rim weave ensures the baskets will hold up to the demands of everyday bike use. The Nantucket Bike Basket Company specializes in unique, hand-crafted baskets for your bicycle. Made from high-quality materials using durable weaving techniques, Nantucket Bike Baskets are made to last, while giving your bike that classic look.

Features

Replicas of the Lightship baskets first produced in Nantucket during the whaling era of the 1800s
Our Lightship baskets are made from finely woven rattan cane: the outer skin of the natural rattan vine
Attaches to front handlebars with 2 adjustable leather straps
Weight Limit 13 pounds

Customer Reviews

Superbly made, classic style.
Gregory Besaw

I bought this for my wife's Forge Coco, a retro style comfort/cruiser 24" bike. We didn't want to spend $50-$100 on a basket, but it's also not a typical "department store bike" and the lower range of wicker baskets just look too much like...well, baskets. Anything under $50 usually has splintery, thick wicker, a loose weave, and a tapered design that makes it look like you stole something from a fruit vendor. By contrast, the Nantucket Lightship looks more like a classy vintage fishing creel without a lid.The Nantucket Lightship is a great step up, well worth the extra money. Very tight weave, small-gauge and high-quality weavers and spokes in the wicker. The solid brass buckles and thick leather straps are sturdy and long enough to mount it on just about any bike. It'll hold up to 13lbs (2-4lbs more than most in the lower range), has a solid wood platform in the base. The design is very graceful and complements her bike's swoopy frame lines too.Absolutely perfect!

Perfect basket
Cynthia Hurst

This basket looks great on my hunter green Fuji bike! Arrived within two days, safely packaged. It has a wood base at the bottom for support and the straps are really nice. Good support, nice color (I chose the lighter one), perfect size, plenty of room, one classy bicycle basket!!

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Cheryl

This is exactly the basket I had been looking for. It holds enough for a spin around the neighborhood or an afternoon on a longer journey. Fits water, cell phone, keys, wallet and a light jacket. Just right.

Superbly made, classic style.
Gregory Besaw

Cute but not sturdy
willits

When I first got this, I thought it was so cute on my red bike.However, few pointers:The straps to attach it to your bike are made of leather, so if you are looking for clamps that are more sturdy, this is not as ideal.The top part where it curves in limits what all you do put into it. If you are looking to buy groceries or put in projects of some sort into the basket, buy a wide rimmed basket instead.The bottom broke within 2 weeks. The basket is weaved, but the bottom is a wooden rectangle which the weaved sides are just glued into. It is not very stable as a build.I really wished it had worked out better, but I am going to invest in a metal mesh basket instead.

Excellent sturdy basket... A beach cruiser must-have accessory!
Mitch Florida

My Fiancee was absolutely delighted to get this for her beach cruiser. The size is perfect... The real leather straps are fun to fasten and unfasten.... And the wood panel at the bottom makes it super sturdy. She used to wear a hot backpack to carry a bunch of stuff for our rides but now we just throw towels, keys, water bottles, garage door opener in the basket and go. Awesome!

Wonderful basket!
Teresa in VA

I just purchased a new bike and I knew that I wanted a basket. After much research, I decided on this one and I'm so glad that I did! It's quality and style are very impressive. The size is perfect for me and it will hold a lot, the paperwork that came with it states, "it will safely hold up to 13 pounds." I purchased the light tan and when it arrived, the color was lighter than what's shown in the picture, but it was still very attractive. My bike is a 21 speed mountain bike and I was a little concerned that I'd have trouble with it staying flat against my handlebars, but that wasn't a problem. The real leather leather straps are an additional plus. Overall, this is a wonderful basket and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone!

fell apart in two months
bicicommuter

I bought this basket for commuting to work. I installed it as directed, carried only very light objects, and after two months, the basket has two holes crumbled into the back bottom edge. It is brittle, fragile, and made of very finely split reeds. It has no "give," so just crumbles. This affects both the warp and the weft, so it cannot be repaired. $36 is a lot to spend on such a poor product. I have written to the company and received no reply.

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