Wald 13 vs Yuba Cargo Carrier Basket
A $40 USA-made steel-wire classic against Yuba's $175 longtail-specific aluminum basket. Two completely different answers to 'put a basket on my bike' - one bolts to any handlebar, the other bolts to a Yuba front cargo platform.
- Capacity: 13 L
- Material: heavy-gauge steel wire
- Weight rating: 5.4 kg (12 lb)
- Weight: 2.4 lb
- Mount: spring-loaded handlebar clamps + struts
- Bar fit: 22.2-31.8 mm
- Made in USA
Sizing: Fits 22.2-31.8 mm handlebars on any standard bike. Bolts to the bar and the front fork. Welded one-piece steel - simple and effectively unbreakable.
MSRP: $25-35 · Amazon ~$40.00
- Storage volume: 48 x 35 x 15 cm (~25 L)
- External dimensions: 21 x 18.6 x 8.9 in
- Material: aluminum
- Weight: 6.9 lb (3.1 kg)
- Color: yellow
- Mount: Yuba front cargo platform
Sizing: Sized for Yuba's front cargo platforms (Mundo, Spicy Curry, Kombi). Not a handlebar basket - if you don't own a Yuba with a front platform, it won't mount.
MSRP: $160-190 · Amazon ~$175.25
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Side-by-side spec sheet
| Aspect | Wald 13 Basket | Yuba Cargo Carrier Basket | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 13 L | ~25 L (48 x 35 x 15 cm) | Carrier Basket |
| Frame compatibility | Universal handlebars (22.2-31.8 mm) | Yuba front cargo platforms only | 13 Basket |
| Material | Welded steel wire | Aluminum | Tie |
| Weight rating | 5.4 kg (12 lb) | Not specified (platform-limited) | 13 Basket |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 6.9 lb | 13 Basket |
| Mount stability | Handlebar clamps + fork struts | Bolted to rigid front platform | Carrier Basket |
| Amazon price | $40.00 | $175.25 | 13 Basket |
The verdict
Pick the Wald 13 for any normal commuter or city bike - $40 buys a USA-made steel basket that mounts to the handlebar in 10 minutes and will outlive the bike. Pick the Yuba Cargo Carrier Basket only if you already ride a Yuba longtail and want a purpose-built aluminum basket on the front cargo platform - the larger 25 L footprint and aluminum construction match the longtail's hauling intent.
Best value
Wald 13 - $135 cheaper, fits any bike, made in USA, and the steel construction will outlast most bikes.
Best performance
Yuba Cargo Carrier Basket - nearly double the volume, aluminum body, and a rigid platform mount that doesn't load the handlebars or front fork.
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