We compared two front handlebar bike baskets: the Natural Wicker Bike Basket and the Redlution Detachable Canvas Bike Basket.
What we looked at
Material, mounting, detachability, capacity, and price.
The verdict
If you want a classic wicker look for £14.99, the natural wicker basket is the pick, and it costs £1.50 less. If you would rather have a quick-release canvas basket you can take off and carry, the Redlution is the alternative, at £16.49.
A £14.99 natural wicker basket with faux leather buckle straps.
A £16.49 detachable canvas basket with an aluminium alloy frame.
Natural Wicker Bike Basket with Handle (Brown) — Classic Look
Intended for: Marketed as a front handlebar bike basket made from natural, renewable wicker in brown, fixed to the handlebars with faux leather buckle straps, with a carry handle and described as weatherproof. Carries 4.5 stars from 478 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Redlution on these listings, at £14.99
- Natural wicker with a classic look
- Faux leather buckle straps fix to the handlebars
- Carry handle included
Worth knowing
- Not described as quick-release or detachable from a frame
- Smaller review history than the Redlution (478 vs 903 ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want a classic wicker look
- Anyone who wants the lower price
- Those who want a handle for shopping
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a quick-release mount
- Anyone who wants a larger review base
Redlution Detachable Front Canvas Bike Basket with Aluminium Frame (Black) — Quick-Release
Intended for: Marketed as a detachable front canvas bike basket in woven canvas on a sturdy aluminium alloy frame with a quick-release handlebar mounting system, usable as a handbag when removed, with straps and an adjustable closure to increase capacity; the listing also describes it as a pet carrier. Carries 4.3 stars from 903 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Quick-release handlebar mounting system
- Detaches and doubles as a handbag
- Aluminium alloy frame with woven canvas
- Adjustable closure to increase capacity
Worth knowing
- Costs £1.50 more than the wicker basket on these listings
- Slightly lower star rating than the wicker basket (4.3 vs 4.5)
Best for
- Buyers who want to carry the basket away
- Anyone who wants extra capacity
- Those who want a quick-release frame
Not ideal for
- Buyers who prefer a wicker look
- Anyone who wants the lowest price
