Thinking about getting a rack instead of a basket for my bike.

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heavy duty zip ties are the best option imo

This front nitto rack broke a weld before the zip ties holding the basket broke

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>>1039604
Like the left one in this picture?

I'm guessing the one on the right might be too weak?

>>1039608
>>1039604
Oops, I misread.

You suggested zipties, not straps. Sorry.

Problem with the zipties is that they're semi-permanent. Will have to remove/reapply them every time I have to remove the crate.

>>1039609
It's actually quicker than removing straps if you have a cable cutter or some wire cutters. You can get a lot of strong zipties for a few bucks. All different sizes. Bit of waste created but you're hauling shit on a bicycle so you get a pass.

>>1039604
Seconding zipties. Never failed when I had a load in the basket. Bonus: when I wrecked, the zipties broke, which saved the basket from being mangled.

>>1039599
>>1039609
Elastic straps *could* work; I've done it before. The lack of any good mount points below the rack (pannier bars, etc) will make it more difficult, especially lateral restraints.

I'd still suggest zipties. Yeah, you'll have to chop them any time you want to take the milk crate off and put new ones on when you put the crate back on. Who care, zipties are cheap as shit. Buy 'em in bulk: https://www.uline.com/BL_3209/Black-UV-Cable-Ties

There are also bigass re-usable ones: https://www.uline.com/BL_3204/Releasable-Cable-Ties

>>1039610
Might be onto something there. I already have the straps (from earlier work) but I'll get the zip ties too and see what'll work out.

>>1039612
Thanks, bro. Now I'm 100% sure :)

I can still use the straps for lugging stuff without the crate, I suppose!