DIY bike front rack & basket under $25 IKEA HACK

Vid about building a front rack and basket for your bicycle, using mostly things from ikea!

Shout out to @bluelugbikeshop for the zip tie technique!

from ikea:
pleja rack $15 AUD
obersavtor brace $5 AUD

other:
zip ties under $1 AUD
m5 bolts under $2 AUD
backing plate (optional) under $2 AUD

This is on a 700c bicycle but you could easily modify for any bike!

Hopefully this inspires people to build their own, or think of creative ways to solve their problems. I have to say try at your own risk and stay safe out there!

support!

[jonaslo]

Better looking than most front racks out there 💯

[Yo-crol]

what a FANTASTIC video. i have an older style bike like yours and it's been tough for me to find a video demonstrating the installation of a front rack for a bike with caliper brakes and a fork without eyelets. most racks are fairly pricey with no guarantee that they'll fit my bike so i really appreciate this demonstration of using materials from ikea

[jonahsparrow]

The Hillman is possibly the most Melbourne bike imaginable. Love it.

[yusufhaekal]

Highly respecting all the DIY works and adapts, with this kind of a budget project. Expecting another vids like this one 🤌🏼🤌🏼

[JavierGonzalez-umvm]

Simple sweet and sturdy! Awesome idea man, I've recently built a back basket for my bike and now I'm looking for ideas for front ones. Thanks again !

[thecyclopath]

Love your videos. It’s great to see how other people are approaching their bike DIY projects. Awesome stuff!!!

[camt]

This is a very creative hack. So wild how perfect those trusses were to use.

[klunker]

I like it. Back in highschool I had a rear rack with a milk crate. It was the most useful setup for my needs. Keep up the great work👌

[romanescugeorge]

Super ! I have made one but used only the Ikea steel legs...flimsy but ok for the moment. Thanks man !

[slicedbread]

Clever use of off the shelf materials to create a rack. Good job.

[sallgoodb]

Great idea. Great out come.
I am going to build one myself and throw it on my single speed.
Greetings from Berlin

[ianmcmill]

Great video. Good DIY.
Sorry for off-topic but I have to state this somewhere and this is the most prominent spot:
While watching this video I had to view 12 (twelve!!!) ads in between!!! This is hilarious.

[bbaggins]

Hell yeah, this rack looks dope. Thank you man, I'm going to build one - ordering the parts now.

[gusdejangga]

Totally going to try this!
Keep up the good work mate! 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[Zeben]

Nice rack, i would just lengthen the plate so it goes to the furthest crossbrace and bolt the two to improve the strengh and stability !

[eliefourneau]

Hell yes, imma ad it to my summer bike! nice cheapass solution! love it

[CheepSteal]

Thanks for the idea!! This will be perfect for my 90's commuter. Now you've got me thinking of adapting the bigger Pleja basket with handle for a quick-release shopping basket on an existing front rack....

[farmerfren]

Ur a genius amazing, I'm gona try this thanks for the vid

[raihanjemeran]

just installed this on my bike! thanks for hack!!

[campbellpaul]

I like the practicality of that basket... Excellent fabrication skills, too 🚲🚲🚲