Rear Bike Baskets – Simple and Safe Solution for More Comfort

Bicycle baskets are available for the front and rear. Both designs are extremely useful and make a strong team when combined. If you have to decide between one of the two bicycle baskets, you should think about a few things beforehand.

Bear in mind that handlebar baskets are primarily designed for light objects. If your bicycle basket is heavily loaded, it will be harder to steer at the front than at the rear. Too much weight impairs handling and balance. The risk of the handlebars pulling out and you losing control of the bike is therefore greater with a handlebar basket than with bicycle baskets on the rear wheel.

For a balanced weight distribution and additional storage space, a bicycle basket for the luggage carrier or a rear bike basket is the perfect solution. Bicycle baskets for the rear usually have more volume than handlebar baskets. This allows you to store more without negatively affecting your visibility or riding experience. In short: with a rear bike basket, you can not only transport larger loads than with a handlebar basket, but there is also enough space for heavy items of luggage.

If you don't want to make any compromises and want to get the most out of your bike, then a combination of front and rear bike basket is the perfect choice. Thanks to a variety of mounting systems, you can customize your bike or electric bike to suit your needs and make it functional. With the right bicycle basket, your inconspicuous bike becomes a true space and transport miracle that makes your everyday life easier and even more enjoyable.

You're sure to see people riding around with the wildest things on their pannier rack - provisionally fixed with quick release straps and hoping that everything will be fine. Fortunately, in many cases nothing happens. Unfortunately, however, it happens again and again that the transported goods come loose or the qr (quick release) slips so that the good piece falls off. In the best-case scenario, everything goes well, but all too quickly, carelessness can result in unnecessary damage, an avoidable injury or a serious traffic accident.

To avoid shards and tears in the first place, you can play it safe from the outset and choose a practical and safe transport option for little money. Rear bike baskets for the luggage rack are the answer to many problems, especially those just mentioned. There are different types of attachment and so that you know which one you feel most comfortable with, we will tell you below what is important.

To optimally secure your bicycle basket to the luggage carrier, we recommend the tried-and-tested Klickfix or Klick&Go system. Using an adapter and a sophisticated click system, you can attach and detach your rear bike basket with this fastener in no time at all. There is also a version with a lock to prevent the rear basket from being stolen. Alternatively, you can mount the rear basket permanently by screwing it firmly to the luggage carrier. There are special screw systems for this.

A major advantage of the Klickfix or Klick&Go systems is that you can quickly and easily remove the rear basket from the bike and attach it again. You can pop into the bakery or the drugstore with just one click. After shopping, simply snap the rear basket into the adapter mount and you can continue your ride.

Another advantage is the higher safety factor that you achieve with Klickfix or Klick&Go systems. Even if it bumps and jolts, the rear basket is firmly anchored in the mount and on the bike.

The so-called MIK system is also very popular. MIK stands for "Mounting is key", which is also a clipless system for your luggage carrier. A special feature of the system is that it clicks on and off very quietly and the process is also very quick and easy.

In principle, there are two types of rear baskets with the MIK system: baskets that are mounted on luggage carriers with an integrated MIK system and baskets that are mounted on luggage carriers without an integrated MIK system. The former have a pre-installed adapter plate with the integrated MIK system to which the basket can be attached in a second. The latter do not have this pre-installed adapter plate. However, a so-called MIK carrier plate can be easily installed on a normal luggage carrier. The basket with pre-mounted adapter plate is then attached to this.

As an alternative to the quick fastening system using Klickfix or Klick&Go, you can attach your rear bicycle basket to the luggage carrier using a spring clamp and, if necessary, hooks. There is enough space for your belongings in the rear basket so that nothing falls out on the next bend or kerb. If you also attach your rear bicycle basket to the luggage carrier with screws or cable ties, you can be sure that the basket and its contents will stay in place - regardless of whether it's a bumpy road or a thief's attempt.

Bicycle baskets for the rear are available in a wide variety of materials: from fine and coarse-meshed bicycle baskets made of aluminium or steel, plastic, fabric, rattan or real wood. At BIKE24 you will find different sizes, colors and shapes. Our range also includes rear baskets for children's bikes.

The choice of the "right" material for the rear bike basket depends on the intended use, your quality requirements and your visual preferences. If you want a bicycle basket for the luggage carrier that is robust and weather-resistant, you should take a closer look at rear bike baskets made of steel. They are generally plain, usually black or silver and available in a fine or coarse mesh design. To prevent small objects from falling out, it is better to choose the fine-mesh version. If you mainly want to transport bags, school bags or larger items, a cheaper coarse-mesh rear basket will suffice. Similar, but less robust, but lighter and cheaper are rear baskets made of aluminium.

Rattan or wooden bicycle baskets for the luggage carrier are also popular. They are available in chic and rustic styles - a hit with the style-conscious and nature lovers alike. Rear bike baskets made of wood are particularly durable and if they come from sustainable forestry, that's twice the reason to buy them. Rear bike baskets made of fabric are also tasteful and a suitable choice for design lovers. Comfortable carrying handles and a low weight make it the perfect shopping companion.

If, on the other hand, the lowest possible weight is important to you, rear bike baskets made of plastic could also be the right choice for you. They are easy to clean, but also more susceptible to weathering and breakage and therefore less durable than the majority of bicycle baskets for the rear.

• Detachable rear bicycle basket: This category describes all baskets that are not permanently bolted to the bike but are detachable.
• Rear bicycle basket for electric bikes: This category describes all baskets that are specially designed for use with electric bikes.
• Rear bike bas ketsKlickfix system: These baskets are attached using the widely used Klickfix system.
• Rear bicycle baskets with handle: These rear baskets are equipped with handles. This means they can also be used as a shopping basket.
• Rear bike baskets made of metal: The most stable rear bike baskets. The ideal solution if you are looking for something very robust.
• Rear bike basketsmade of plastic: Rear bike baskets made of plastic are very functional. The best solutions in terms of price-performance ratio.
• Wooden rear bike baskets: Wooden rear bike baskets are not very common and are therefore an eye-catcher. Ideal if you are looking for a special feature.
• Rear bike basketsmade of rattan: These rear bike baskets are made of rattan. They are considered particularly chic and are ideal for city bikes.
• Rear bike baskets made of fabric: They have a fixed frame, but are largely made of fabric material. Ideal if you want to take the basket with you when you go shopping.

Please note: The categories listed here are the most important categories for rear bike baskets. However, they are not clearly defined and there are also baskets that fit into several categories at the same time.

So that you know which carrier basket meets your requirements and so that you can enjoy it for as long as possible, you should consider the following questions when making your purchase decision:

• What do you want to transport with the rear bike basket?
• How do you want to attach the bicycle basket to the carrier?
• Should the rear bicycle basket be removable or fixed?
• Should the bicycle basket be designed so that you can also carry it comfortably and use it as a shopping basket?
• Do you want an integrated lock so that you don't have to worry about your basket being stolen from the carrier?
• What kind of material should the carrier basket be made of? How durable and sustainable should it be?
• What should the carrier basket look like? To what extent does the design match your bike?

One thing is certain: rear bike baskets transform your bike into a real space miracle and make it a practical transport vehicle suitable for everyday use. When buying, pay attention to the size, look and mounting method of the rear bike baskets and take your preferences and needs into account. Whether you opt for the tried and tested Klickfix system or the spring clamp attachment, we wish you a good ride and lots of fun with your optimized cargo bike!