![]() ![]() Velcro strips on the top of the bag keep it closed when the bag’s fully expanded. The interior of the bag is similar to messenger material, a waterproof tarpy blue. There’s a built in section on the front to hold a u-lock and a velcro strap comes with the package so you can hold it in place. An eyelet’s mounted to the front left of the rack so you can bolt on a light. Granted, if you’re fine on the hoods all the time then it’ll work great for drops.Ī wooden PDW headbadge is bolted to the front. With drops equipped, that left little grabby room in the center of the bar. It worked best for me on risers (and I’d imagine flats) because the basket sits fairly close to the stem when mounted. I’ve had it equipped on two bars, alloy drop bars and carbon risers. With a full load, there’s a noticeable weight on the front end, but it’s manageable once you’re used to the handling. The included bag expands to be quite tall.Ī strap’s built into the bag so you can grab and go with your cargo when the bike’s at the rack, a prime feature I’ve found if you’re lugging valuables. ![]() A six pack of brewskies fits with plenty of room to spare. A U-lock fits in the front, and all takeout trays i’ve come across will fit right in. The PDW Takeout basket will hold pretty much anything you’ll need on a short trip. The Basket isn’t light, but it’s not imposing either. And the lines seem to compliment any build. With the basket equipped, no more bags on short trips. Paging through the BTI catalogs, and scrolling through PDW’s site, the Portland Design Works basket was always worth a second look. Saddles are generally hit or miss from person to person, but for an around-towner saddle, with average ride distance not exceeding 15 miles, comfort and durability are essential, with a tad bit of performance added to the mix also.Īs for baskets? We’ll it’s hard to find a classier looking aftermarket basket than the PDW Takeout Basket, especially with a water resistant rolltop bag included. With a horde of gear ranging from lights to fenders, to bird cages and coffee cup holders, we were pumped on the Takeout basket, and the Dios Thronous saddle. That’s where Portland Design Works comes in. Learn more.Ĭommuter bikes (besides being fantastic modes of transportation and perhaps ways of changing the world) are blank templates waiting to be swagged out with functional, stylish accessories. Support us! BikeRumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. ![]()
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