Description
The Wald 585 rear basket sits atop your rear rack. Perfect for hauling full-sized grocery bags, small laptop bags, spare clothes, or maybe even storing your helmet while parked.
Features
- Rear basket for bicycles
- 14 x 9 x 9 inches
- Fits on rear rack of bicycles
Customer Reviews
Wald 585 Rear BasketRookie
Buying my third Wald 585. I now have one on each of my families bikes. Very unique basket for rear rack mounting. Received a lot of positive comments on this basket from others who saw it. Great for groceries, backpack, computer case, etc.
Good Size, Works Wellbookowski
This basket is a nice size, it's big enough that it's actually functional for things like groceries, schoolbooks etc. but not so big as to be bulky or cumbersome. It feels relatively sturdy and for the price I would say it's definitely worth it. The mounting clip that comes with it does not work with most rear racks as several other people have mentioned, I removed the Wald clip and used zip-ties as others recommended and this seems to be working well so far. It would be nice it Wald updated this mounting gear. The rear basket seems to be more stable than a front mounted version where steering gets a little affected with heavy loads. Overall a really nice and useful basket.
Sturdy, roomy, perfect for the bike!J. Wyant
I read a lot of the mixed reviews on this product, but after a lot of comparison shopping, I felt this was the best option for me. So glad I chose this one!Yes, if you are buying this basket and already have a bike rack, it is unlikely the designated bolt holes in the rack will line up correctly or even work at all with the included basket hardware. But the structure of the basket itself is very sound, and I found that putting the thing on with a few sturdy zip-ties held the basket on quite well. Either others who used zip-ties put them on incorrectly, or they have one really weird bike rack that doesn't allow you to securely add zip-ties. I used 6 total - two at the front, two at the back, and two in the middle of the basket. It probably would have been fine with just the four. I live in an hilly area where some of the roads are badly paved and others are still the old cobble-stone type. Never had the basket become unstable, and never lost anything out of the basket, either!I would recommend this product to anyone who was looking for a study basket for their bike.The only person this wouldn't work for is someone who is looking for a detachable basket - unless you're really creative and figure out a way to attach it with modified hardware that allows for easy release.
BEWARE - DOES NOT FIT WALD RACKSJ. Ross
I wanted a basket for my bicycle and made the logical decision to purchase a rack (required for mounting) from the same manufacturer. BIG MISTAKE. By Wald's (the manufacturer)own admission the tooling for the rack changed 3 years ago and the basket has not been updated. (I was assured that they are working on a new tooling, 3 years, give me a break!) They told me to attach the basket with zip ties. This makes if very unstable. Go for another brand.
Great looking basket for the price!Jess
As other reviews state, I did have to use zip ties to secure the basket in place, however, it was no big deal, I used clear zip ties and you can't even see them after I cut off the extra part of the tie that came through the loop. This is a great looking basket and I'm glad I purchased it to go with the Wald #215 rear rack I also purchased, the pair look great together and match my chrome fenders, I love it!
Used zip ties (cable ties) and a bungee to secure to rackJeff
Installed on an eZip Trailz RMB rack using zip ties in the back of the basket and a bungee in the front. Fits one standard Jansport backpack full of college textbooks. I commute 5 miles to University daily, rain or shine, and the Wald 585 basket is still holding up very well.
I l-o-v-e this basketEloquence Lives
How did I live without it? Good-bye backpacks and messenger bags. This basket is the perfect shape and size for my hybrid grocery-getter bike. It mounts easily to any standard bike rack. Mine did require a little modification with a few hose clamps, but no big deal. This basket is sturdy and well made. Makes running errands in town a breeze, from library books, packages from the post office to farmer's market. Did I mention I LOVE this basket ?
Good BasketDominique Cowger
Bought to use with Electra cruiser rear rack. Does not fit with this rack or attachments. Had to attach with zip ties :-( but is good size for a grocery bag or my 12# dog. It is tall, as another reviewer said, and it took me 4 days to remember to not throw my leg over the seat and step over the middle instead.
0Awesome Comments!