very cool idea, but it *should be integrated into the stem as well. any loading problems would be prevented if the stem was designed for it. I can't see the steerer caring much unless it's carbon... and in that case you likely wouldn't be putting a basket on the bike
and then i started to think that a sleek seat post with an integrated basket would be a cool idea also.
*i don't think the stem would ever break, but i'd be concerned about it's rigidity. wouldn't want the thing catapulting your 40oz into the stratosphere when you hit a few well timed bumps.
was just checking that out on Gizmodo yesterday.
i had these thoughts:
very cool idea, but it *should be integrated into the stem as well. any loading problems would be prevented if the stem was designed for it. I can't see the steerer caring much unless it's carbon... and in that case you likely wouldn't be putting a basket on the bike
and then i started to think that a sleek seat post with an integrated basket would be a cool idea also.
*i don't think the stem would ever break, but i'd be concerned about it's rigidity. wouldn't want the thing catapulting your 40oz into the stratosphere when you hit a few well timed bumps.