The "medium" basket is quite useful, especially on a stable platform:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumachrome/9411592963/in/photostream/ On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 9:11 AM, SMP <sume...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Tom, > > I now understand your rationale and concern. I cannot imagine how I would > give the crate 'break-away' functionality, so I am seriously considering > going with the Wald medium basket instead. Anyway, from my experience, > things sold on the Rivendell site just seem to work with minimal fuss. I > should continue to keep this in the back of my mind when planning > changes/upgrades. > > That picture was from the first time riding this bike -- I was too afraid > to lock it anywhere at that point, but if I take a bike inside to help with > shopping, I usually ride my Brompton. > > Thanks for your help. > > On Friday, August 2, 2013 11:49:54 PM UTC+2, Tom Virgil wrote: >> >> SMP >> >> My concern is me (or you) falling on a corner of the crate. I think a >> Wald would crumple a bit. I don't think think this is a huge concern, just >> a moderate concern. Perhaps if the crate could be attached to be stable >> for most circumstances but break away on a severe impact it would be OK. >> >> I like your picture. Gotta love a store that allows your bike inside to >> help shop. A nice reason to have a crate or a basket. >> >> Tom >> >> On Friday, August 2, 2013 9:29:21 AM UTC-7, SMP wrote: >>> >>> 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. > > > -- "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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