Removed Basket & Added A Milk Crate

Today I removed the front basket and installed a milk crate.  The front basket was nice, but the milk crate looks cooler.  It adds a more urban utility look to the bike. I attached it with a bunch of zip ties.  So far it's holding up.

The "rear rack mod" (plywood seat) was removed before attaching the milk crate.  I could have left it on, but it feels more secure zip tying it directly to the rack.

There was a gap between the locknut to the washer after removing the "basket support bracket" from the headset.  Adding a spacer a little thicker than the bracket did the trick.

UPDATED NOVEMBER 5, 2011: There seems to be a lot of air resistants riding with the front basket, even when it's empty.  With the rear mounted milk crate, I ride with less effort.  I like the milk crate better.  It holds more stuff, and can be easily installed/removed.

UPDATE DECEMBER 5, 2011: I have a better way to mount a milk crate.