Blackburn Local Basket Front or Rear Bike Rack

I got this rack for my longer rides to school (5 miles), so I could take my bag off of my back. It has proven SO useful.The install was a bear, you'll want to have somebody to help you out, but that may well be the case for any frame-mounted bike rack. Make sure you use a good allen key, or be ready to replace some bolts (everything can be bought at Home Depot, or McMaster-Carr if it runs out). I even asked Blackburn about one of the bolts for the lower frame-mount assembly, and they got back to me with the sizing, so that's great customer service, and I didn't even buy it from them.The semester I'm writing this saw me bringing a 22x28 artists portfolio I can bungee cord to the top of the rack, over my backpack even, and it's secure.My only caveat is if you have a Cygolite Hot Shot, get their chainstay mount, and mount it to a vertical wire on the rear of the bike. the "light mount" flat spot may hold for a metal holder, but my old hotshot dropped off on a rainy day, but you can fold the shim that would be included with chainstay mount and make it hold on to the rack solid.

This was definitely not easy to install. It did not seem to have the best fit to the bike although I am confident it was installed correctly. My son used it for a few days to put his backpack into the basket, and it was a great fit and very secure with the cargo net over. He got home yesterday and one of the metal bars had broken in half making it all together very dangerous. And now he does not have a good way to get to and from school with the gear he needs.

This basket-rack is just perfect. Blackburn has thought of everything in terms of installing it on your bike.-The thought that they put into making sure this basket-rack can be installed to as many different frames as possible is very impressive.-I needed a good rack and basket for my bike. I've been searching for a couple of months and most of the racks I've seen can only be installed one way: either by built-in frame mounting points or P-clamps. Plus, you'd need to be aware of any clearance issues: height and width.-But this Blackburn basket-rack's width and height can be adjusted. This covers the plethora of different frames out there.-For mounting options:1) It can be mounted on bikes with different kinds of brakes: disc brakes, cantilever brakes, etc. This will fit whatever kind of brakes you have on your bike.-2) It can be mounted different ways: using the built-on mounting points on your frame, using the axle option (you'd need a longer QR skewer; not included), or, if your frame does not have mounting points, then use the included set of P-clamps!-The options for installing this to as many kind of bikes as possible just blew me away!-After installing it and making sure all bolts are snug and tight, I tried shaking the whole thing with my hands. It's VERY sturdy.-One more awesome feature I love about the basket is the built-in holder for my U-lock! Then I won't have to put my U-lock in my bag. And it'll be easier to get.-Another great feature of this is you can install it either as a rear or front basket! I've never come across any other rack that gives you this feature.-When doing research on this, I saw on YouTube they have a similar rack but without the basket. So that's another option for other if they don't want/need the basket -- as the basket is not detachable.-After installing, I had to contact support for some help and they were able to get back to me quickly. Kudos to the support team, too.-Overall, I'm really happy with this rack. From now on Blackburn racks will be my first choice if/when I need another rack or basket in the future.

I really do want to like this rack. Each one lasted two years with occasional, moderate hauling within weight limits. Both sheered at the same place each time: the right-side welded join as pictured. It's tricky to mount, for sure (especially on the front), requiring patience and, more than likely, a longer QR axle rod. Frankly, the whole thing is a beast-- heavy, noisy-- but that would all be worth it if the thing would just hold together. The engineering is clumsy and the materials, especially for the weight, are comparatively fragile. It has a built-in bottle opener, which I was always afraid to use for fear of bending or even tearing the metal over time. I think a reasonable price for this online would be $40. At that price, at least you'd know what you were getting yourself into.

Got for my SO b/c she wanted a basket on her bike and I refuse to allow her to crap up her rad looking ride w one of those fugly wire/wicker looking baskets from Walmart.This thing is LARGE, really large.That said, it's great. I mounted it on the back (lol) but it can be put on front or back, it comes w all the parts you need, even if your bike doesn't have studs. It is sturdy AF, I'm not sure what it's rated at but you could easily fit two bags of groceries in it, or a couple cases of beer. It comes w a net to ensure whatever you put in doesn't fly out when you roll over bumps. It also has a spot to mount a light, and a little caddy spot for a ulock. I wrapped the ulock caddy w an inner tube so the lock doesn't clank around, but that's not needed.Blackburn makes yet another solid product.

I was originally going to order a Surly 24 pack until I found this rack. It's half the price and can carry more weight! I needed a basket/rack for a new bike and this fit the bill perfectly. It comes with hardware to fit pretty much any bike set-up, front or rear. Installing this took less than 10 minutes and have hardware left for future installs on other bikes. I like the look, and despite what other reviews said, it's not that heavy for a sturdy rack. It might feel heavy if you're used to a cheap Wald basket. Personally, I'm reassured by the weight. I don't have to worry about putting too much weight on this. I also like that it comes with a bungee net meant for this rack. The u-lock holster is VERY handy and the light attachment is helpful too. Overall, I don't think you can do much better for the price.

Good quality of product, fast delivery, quick response to request for service and return. Supportive and caring in communication, decisions made and actions.Thanks for your services and product.Recommended

Over priced, mass-produced crap.Instructions are mere line drawings with no real indication of how to go about assembling ccorrectly (you just need to deduce whats possible from the parts)Broke upon very gentle installation.Worth $3 AUD - Not a cent more.

このキャリアは天板の部分と脚の部分が分割でき固定する長さによって多く形態の自転車に取り付けられるという面白い機構を持った製品です。しかし不良品だったのかその接合部分の一部に不必要なカスが溶接されており、削らねば取り付けのできない程精度の悪い製品でした。また説明には20.5kg耐荷重量と記載されていますが、それはリアに取り付けた場合でありフロントに取り付けた場合は10kgまでだそうです。ミノウラの製品と比べての購入でしたので騙された気がします。使用にあたってはフロントに取り付け、5kgの荷物乗せて100km程度の距離を走っていたのですが5cm程の段差を降りた時にパイプが曲がりました。精度も強度も悪い物だとは残念です。

Le panier fut livré avec des pièces manquante, la quincaillerie livré à moitiée. Le panier est d'intérêt, mais malheureusement avec un manque d'élément au montage...décevant

Very sturdy rack. Looks good, too.