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Your cart is empty.Large storage capacity - Folding carrying handle - Durable, welded metal construction - Easy on/off bike
T. Streeter
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2025
Mine arrived without any instructions and looked like it had been returned, which is not surprising because it's so hard to get any details from any online source. So as a public service, here you go. To start, the Amazon listing offers dimensions labeled as centimeters, which is clearly wrong, and the listing is actually for four different Bell handlebar baskets and most of the reviews don't say which one they bought. Mine is the Tote 510 Black. It's 12 inches (30 cm) from the bottom of the basket to the top of the handlebar hooks (1st picture); you need a bigger distance than that from the top of your handlebars to your front tire or fender or it will not work. (I added some cheap clear plastic tubing to the hooks to protect my handlebars.) The hooks are just about 4 inches (10 cm) apart horizontally (pic 2), so you'll need your bars clear at those points. The hooks are not bendable, which is good but that means if your bars are thicker than 1 inch (2.5 cm) as is often the case, the hooks won't fit. The unique thing about this basket is the adjustable spacer/bracket that sticks out near the bottom, which holds the basket away from your bike's head tube so it's level and doesn't bounce or compress your brake cables (pic 3). It's held against the head tube with a velcro strap with a sleeve that allows the bracket to slide as you turn your handlebars (pic 5). Not all bikes will have an appropriate space on the head tube for the strap; you'll need about a 3/4 " wide space about 10 " below the handlebars to wrap the strap around. I had to sew on extra velcro strap to get it to fit securely around my fat head tube. Taking the basket on and off requires carefully un/doing the velcro strap, and when off you're left with the bracket flapping around on the bottom; I use the velcro to secure the bracket to the basket if I take it into a store, which is awkward but adequate. All that said, I couldn't find anything else to fit my bike that didn't cost three or four times more. It's a low tech solution, but it works.
JV
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
I try to use my bike for grocery commutes and this little basket in addition to a backpack gets the job done. I normally keep my U-lock in the basket and there's still room for more items. I ended up modifying the bracket that is held against the head tube with a supplied Velcro strap and instead used zip ties which means I have to cut the zip ties to remove the basket but the Velcro strap wasn't doing the job for me plus other than some bike maintenance I don't remove the basket.
Danielle Labrosse
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2024
Installation facile
Disappointed.
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2024
Basket is beautiful just as picture but was missing the handle.Has a great size and material.
Sandy Maguire
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2024
As described, good quality. We installed it permanently with tie wraps so it would move and rub paint off the bike.
TechPerspective
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
First of all, I find this basket really useful. I have attached it to my bike predominantly to store my work backpack in it - no more sweaty backs. The installation itself is pretty straightforward and can be done within 10 or so minutes - I had to move around some shifter and break cables so that the handle-hooks fit properly over the handlebar. Given the mounting (some other larger baskets have more robust mounting brackets to the front axle), I was not surprised that it has some slight movements. That mainly explained the weight restriction. Putting larger items inside the basket, everything seems pretty secured, albeit the biking experience changes significantly with less maneuverability due to the front-heavy setup (the same fate as other front-loading baskets). The one pet peeve I have with this basket is the thin "handle", which is supposed to make this basket similar to those you find in stores. Given the preparation to attach it to the bike, it just seems not practical to always remove and re-attach the basket when needed. Thus I don't really understand the handle on this basket - it usually makes some rattling sound when biking and has no real apparent utility for me. Given the pricepoint, I will give this a 4* - its a good and affordable basket that does its job with some oddities in the overall design that I think there are better alternatives for.
Don Fisher
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
I loved the look (for a guy's bicycle basket I mean). And the handle seemed like a good idea - but actually, keeping it permanently installed was necessary - for the goods I carry - refrigerated groceries in a big Walmart Hot/Cold bag - which is bigger than the basket, so it has to be pushed or bungee roped down. And repeatedly setting in and removing the Hot/Cold bag quickly tore it - and putting the bag in was hard if the groceries inside were a size different than the basket. So putting in several smaller bags or individual grocery items each trip was necessary. Somewhat hard to install for this mechanically installed guy. I had to figure out how to attach the bracket - and the instructions weren't particularly helpful. I admit, each consumers bicycle has different dimensions, so asking more from the basket manufacturer may be asking too much. The basket should've lasted longer than it did, but carrying around heavy groceries like a gallon of milk and canned goods was apparently too much for this basket, and it broke at the top weld, allowing the basket to rub on the front wheel, requiring me to add 2 of those cheap metal hose clamps around the baskets handle to better attach it to my handlebars. I don't know the baskets max content, but carrying heavy items, even those that fit inside the basket, put a lot of weight on the handlebars, influencing steering. Tall items also interfered w/ front bicycle light, rendering it useless, affecting what I could carry if my bicycle ride may be at night. So, if you need to carry heavy or tall items, you're better off replacing it w/ or adding, a rear mounted bicycle carrier, w/ a milk crate.
Diane Seavey
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
I'm an older lady that likes to ride my bike a lot, but casually. I like to ride places if I can, rather than drive. This holds lots of stuff and even a small bag of groceries. Nothing falls through (cell phone!). It went on pretty easy once I realized I had to position it under all the wires in front. The wires just rest on it and no problem taking things in or out. If you're a serious biker going on long rides come hell, high winds or rain, then obviously this isn't for you. But if you're a grandma riding around the summer campground with your grandson or taking a nice relaxing ride with your sister to the beach, this will do the trick! Fits my towel, Kindle, water bottle, etc. Glad I purchased.
Ileana
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
The basket itself is of good quality. It holds my 10lbs, 2.5 year old dog safe and secure.The issue that I encountered is that the velcro strap that holds the basket in place is somewhat cheap. It tore after several uses and made the basket rub against the front tire, which made it impractical to keep the dog in it because I didn’t want the tire to damage.I ended up sewing the strap by hand and it turned out pretty sturdy. I went on a bike ride today and the strap and basket stayed in place even with the added weight of my dog.I’m just wondering how long it will take before it gives again.Overall, it is a good basket for the price. I wish the velcro strap was sturdier, though.If you’re only planning on using the basket for random items such as your phone, keys, snacks, and beverage then the strap should be ok and not tear.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2021
I ordered the 510 Tote basket. Not sure what to think yet because I can't install it, it didn't come with the proper hardware. It requires 2 sets of screws, washers and nuts. Instead, it came with only one screw and nut that doesn't seem to go together (nut won't go on). Also, the Amazon description says it has a 15lb weight capacity, but the warning on the Bell tag says do not load more than 4 lbs! Not sure what the point of that is, I bought this for a bike basket, not a handheld basket. Once I get the right hardware and mount it on, I will update this review.
Rina_Stuff!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018
I got this to put on my commute-to-work cruiser bike so I can put my backpack or whatever in it on the way to/from work. It's a perfectly sized basket for what I need. It's fairly deep, and not too wide, and perfectly fits my small backpack. It seems pretty sturdy. I've left it with the bike chained up outside for hours between July and now (mid October) in all sorts of weather, and it has not rusted yet or anything like that. It's pretty easy to attach to the bike, or at least I think it is, my husband did it haha... and it seems attached pretty well for the most part, though it does move around a tiny bit, but I think my husband can tighten it if he feels so inclined. It's not a huge basket if you're looking for something big, but it works great for me. I've actually managed to bring a cake to work in it, by putting the large cake holder in kind of at an angle. It did not fall out!Also I think it looks adorable, and you can take that ugly handle thing off easily.
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