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May 24, 2012

A Single Strap Can Turn Your Bike’s Frame Into a Basket

If you've ever wished for some more storage space on your bike without resorting to adding a hipster basket on your handlebars, you'll appreciate this alternative solution from designer Yeongkeun Jeong. It's a simple strap system that turns the bike's own frame into extra storage.

A long elastic strap is strategically woven around the inner triangle formed by the bike's frame, which creates a basket that's flexible enough to let you insert and remove items, but strong enough to keep them secure while you're riding. And to ensure the straps don't shift over time, a set of soft silicone stickers are used wherever it makes contact with the frame so they aren't able to slide around. As long as you don't overstuff it so it interferes with your pedaling, it's a rather brilliant idea. More here.

6 comments:

wizardOZZ said...

nice idea

MRanthrope said...

genius.

Outcast said...

This looks maybe a little too complicated for me to set up haha, I suppose I would be able to manage it though!

Jim said...

Now that looks cool, great idea!

One said...

Love it! Clever and simple solution.

The Geeks Paradise said...

That is a really neat idea. I've done similar things with webbing straps that you can pick up at a military surplus store. I've made everything from basic carry bags to hammocks to drag sleds. Almost as useful as paracord!