Product Description
The Lightship Collection baskets are woven with a very fine rattan cane material, which is the outer skin of the natural rattan fiber. These baskets are replicas of the Nantucket Lightship baskets, which were first produced in Nantucket during the whaling era of the 1800s.Most bicycle baskets are woven in a way you would make a decorative basket, one that you would use in your home as an accent piece. The problem with this is that this type of weave is not conducive to use in bicycle baskets, which serve a functional purpose and are used on a daily basis. The everyday wear-and-tear, as well as the natural elements on these bike baskets necessitate that they be woven in a tougher, stronger method. Our unique rolled rim weave ensures the baskets will hold up to the demands of everyday bike use. The Nantucket Bike Basket Company specializes in unique, hand-crafted baskets for your bicycle. Made from high-quality materials using durable weaving techniques, Nantucket Bike Baskets are made to last, while giving your bike that classic look.
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Product Details
- Size: Adult
- Color: Natural
- Brand: Nantucket Bike Basket Co.
- Model: C/003/A
- Released on: 2011-11-20
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.00" h x 8.00" w x 12.00" l, .86 pounds
Features
- Woven using the highest quality rattan cane
- Replicas of the Nantucket Lightship baskets first produced in Nantucket during the whaling era of the 1800s
- Attaches to the front handlebar with 2 leather straps
- Weight Limit: 10 pounds
- Dimensions: 12" (L) x 7.5" (W) x 9" (H)
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
47 of 47 people found the following review helpful.
By Gregory Besaw
I bought this for my wife's Forge Coco, a retro style comfort/cruiser 24" bike. We didn't want to spend $50-$100 on a basket, but it's also not a typical "department store bike" and the lower range of wicker baskets just look too much like...well, baskets. Anything under $50 usually has splintery, thick wicker, a loose weave, and a tapered design that makes it look like you stole something from a fruit vendor. By contrast, the Nantucket Lightship looks more like a classy vintage fishing creel without a lid.
The Nantucket Lightship is a great step up, well worth the extra money. Very tight weave, small-gauge and high-quality weavers and spokes in the wicker. The solid brass buckles and thick leather straps are sturdy and long enough to mount it on just about any bike. It'll hold up to 13lbs (2-4lbs more than most in the lower range), has a solid wood platform in the base. The design is very graceful and complements her bike's swoopy frame lines too.
Absolutely perfect!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By Cynthia Hurst
This basket looks great on my hunter green Fuji bike! Arrived within two days, safely packaged. It has a wood base at the bottom for support and the straps are really nice. Good support, nice color (I chose the lighter one), perfect size, plenty of room, one classy bicycle basket!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By Gregory Besaw
I bought this for my wife's Forge Coco, a retro style comfort/cruiser 24" bike. We didn't want to spend $50-$100 on a basket, but it's also not a typical "department store bike" and the lower range of wicker baskets just look too much like...well, baskets. Anything under $50 usually has splintery, thick wicker, a loose weave, and a tapered design that makes it look like you stole something from a fruit vendor. By contrast, the Nantucket Lightship looks more like a classy vintage fishing creel without a lid.
The Nantucket Lightship is a great step up, well worth the extra money. Very tight weave, small-gauge and high-quality weavers and spokes in the wicker. The solid brass buckles and thick leather straps are sturdy and long enough to mount it on just about any bike. It'll hold up to 13lbs (2-4lbs more than most in the lower range), has a solid wood platform in the base. The design is very graceful and complements her bike's swoopy frame lines too.
Absolutely perfect!
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