Six Bike Baskets
If you’ve ever walked through Manhattan’s Union Square green market early in the morning, you might have noticed the jury-rigged bicycles chefs use to transport their produce purchases. Cycling city streets with a cargo platform, though, is not a task to be taken lightly. With spring just around the corner and nature’s bounty soon spilling into markets nationwide, we thought a timely round-up of handy bicycle baskets most appropriate.
Top on the list is the
For artisan enthusiasts, the
We couldn’t help but include the lacy plastic Carrie (left) by Marie-Louise Gustafsson for Design House Stockholm. It may be a bit decorative, but the rugged material and carrying strap meld form and function, making it a no-brainer for market use. It’s available in black, white or green for $55 at
Also, in the less-is-more category, the Swedish Lift-off Bicycle Basket (above left) hooks over handlebars and features a handle, making it easily adaptable for use in the market as well. The vinyl coated metal will protect it from weather and the cost is a reasonable $40. It’s available online from Kiosk.
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