Tom--first, thanks for the compliments. My bike is blushing :). Second, regarding your aversion to using a wooden crate due to crashing... Do you mean the crash will be that much worse because pieces of wood would fly everywhere and jab me in a vital organ, but maybe a wald basket would just bend out of shape, at worst? Hmm.. I think I may understand where you are coming from.
I already had a handlebar-mounted Wald basket <http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumehra/5593701927/in/set-72157626345789636>previously, but I promptly removed it because it was just too big for my liking. I would have to go for a smaller ("medium") sized basket this time with a Mark's rack, because I prefer a lower position and would like to keep it off the handlebar if at all possible. On Thursday, August 1, 2013 6:48:07 AM UTC+2, Tom Virgil wrote: > > You ask if this is a terrible idea. Your bike is drop dead gorgeous. I > also think the crates are wonderfully crafted. But I think the crates are > substantial, wooden things with metal corners (perhaps, not the Autumn, but > it is angular). They are quite elegant. I don't want to crash with one of > those on my bike. I have my troubles and crashes are a matter of when, not > if for me. I don't want such a rigid structure in that scenario. I do > think that Wald baskets are great if your goal is carrying stuff. And, > they are quite aerodynamic if nothing is in them. > > Hope this is helpful. > > Best Regards, > > Tom > > On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:45:26 PM UTC-7, SMP 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-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
