Basil panniers & bike baskets – practical storage for every ride

The Dutch brand Basil traces its roots back to 1934, when Marinus Johannes van Balveren opened a bike shop called "M.H. van Balveren" in Silvolde, a small town near the German border. The name Basil comes from the first letters of Balveren and Silvolde.

Bike bags and baskets weren't part of the business at first. In 1962, Nico van Balveren took over the company, and in 1976, a customer asked him to make a special rattan bike basket. Nico fulfilled the request and saw an opportunity. He began importing bike baskets from Yugoslavia and established the Basil brand. In 1980, Basil introduced steel baskets, offering a more durable alternative to traditional rattan designs and driving significant growth. Marthijn van Balveren took over the family business from his father in 2001 and introduced colorful Basil bike bags. Modern designs and innovative mounting systems for baskets and panniers helped Basil expand into international markets.

Basil's success story began in 1976 with a single rattan bike basket. Almost half a century later, the brand offers a wide range of products:

• Basil bicycle bags
• Basil bicycle baskets
• Different Basil fastening systems such as the MIK luggage carrier system for bicycle panniers, bicycle baskets and bicycle crates
• Basil bike accessories such as bike bells, seat covers or battery covers
• Basil bicycle rainwear

Basil bags and baskets come in a variety of designs. Here's a closer look at the different types and what makes each one useful.

Basil bike panniers come in a wide range of shapes and colors. With the appropriate mounting system, you can attach a single pannier to your handlebars or one side of your rear rack.

Basil double panniers provide extra storage for longer rides and heavier loads. A Basil double pannier attaches to both sides of the rear rack, distributing weight evenly to help maintain stable bike handling.

Basil bike daypacks offer the versatility of a backpack with the convenience of a pannier. A mounting bracket lets you attach the bag to your rear rack, while the backpack straps make it easy to carry when you're off the bike. A Basil bicycle daypack is ideal for trips around town or grocery shopping.

A Basil handlebar bag keeps your essentials within easy reach while riding. It attaches to the handlebars using a dedicated Basil mounting system. Basil single panniers and bike daypacks can also be mounted as handlebar bags.

All Basil bicycle bags can be attached to a luggage rack using the appropriate Basil mounting system.

Basil rear bike baskets come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and materials. Choose from rattan, steel, or plastic depending on how you plan to use your basket. With different sizes available, there's a Basil bicycle basket for almost every need.

With the appropriate Basil basket mount, you can also attach Basil bike baskets to the front of your bike or to the handlebars.

Not every dog can keep up with a bike for an entire ride. That's why a Basil dog basket is a great option for bringing your four-legged companion along. These baskets come in rattan or plastic, and depending on the model, an optional wire dome can help keep your dog safely inside while you ride.

Basil offers more than just bags and baskets – the brand also makes it easy to attach them to your bike. Its mounting systems let you secure bags and baskets to front or rear racks or to your handlebars. One popular option is the MIK carrier system, which lets you click compatible baskets and bags into place quickly and easily.

With more than 45 years of experience making bike bags and baskets, Basil has developed extensive expertise in practical cycling storage. What started with a single custom-made rattan basket has grown into an internationally established brand. Today, Basil offers high-quality bags and baskets for a wide variety of uses, backed by decades of experience. Its extensive selection of mounting systems also makes it possible to attach bags and baskets to almost any bike.