How to Add a Milk Crate to a Bicycle (Removable)

[@christopher564]

This is how KZbin use to be people helping people without sponsorships links, no "hit the subscribe button" As a new biker, I thank you this info! Sibscribed

[@Colorcrayons]

The cutting board stabilization was the missing link to make milkcrates truly functional as a reliable carrier, and still portable for ease of removal from/replacement back onto the rack. Great video. Much better than higher production value videos, and you respected my time by being succinct. Thanks you for taking the time to do this, and I hope it garners many many views.

[@Jenavee26]

No long ass intro, straight to the point, detailed but necessary explanations, and right pacing. A really good instructional video. My goodness, thank you! I'll come back here from time to time to get my "video done right" fix lol

[@cjhoyle]

haha thanks! My approach to video tutorials has evolved quite a bit over the years. I'm sure my tutorials from 10+ years ago would not earn your seal of approval :P

[@kw8532]

Really detailed and easy to understand and follow.

[@mikelisacarb]

Amazingly easy! Worked like a charm! All the other crate attaching videos have all this fancy hardware that I wouldn't know where to find. U-da-man!!!!! Easy on and off too! Thank you so much for the details. They took a lot of the anxiety out of the process. So well explained! All I did was follow each step. My rack required a single longer, thinner boot, but the principle was exactly the same. I use a collapsing "Big Ant" crate, and that also has some advantages. The setup is now plenty strong, removable, and nothing shifts around at all. Wow!

[@silvaserranor]

Brilliant idea, amazing explanation, editing, etc. Straight to the point, not fluff. Loved it. Thank a lot.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@dillon8188]

Thanks for the project! Just finished it tonight. Made the feet from a broken skateboard I cut up. Seems like the best solution for taking my e-bike from off-roading to the city

[@cjhoyle]

Awesome! Nice work.

[@Dusan4666]

I just bought my bicycle and this was my first video to watch and resolve this issue. Great and simple. I was so much brainstorming about this but when someone else did all this work for you it looks easy. Lol.

[@cjhoyle]

Haha nice! I'm embarrassed to say that it took me 10+ years to come up with this method of mounting the milk crate lol

[@SHRFUTD]

Bravo! I love little geeky projects like this when they come out just right. I've been using just zips, and it's a drag not being able to remove it without starting all over again. Thank you!

[@ilkyway5854]

Love how thorough you explain everything, thanks a LOT!

[@cjhoyle]

No problem, glad you found it helpful!

[@PsychoKat90]

This is a creative method! I've toyed with the idea of putting a milk crate on my daily driver but always balked because I didn't want it to be permanent. I'll have to keep this approach in mind if I ever get the urge again, thank you!

[@cjhoyle]

For sure, it's definitely a good option if you don't mind spending the time setting it up.

[@tomwright5822]

Your tutorials are simply the best when it comes to any project you approach, straightforward and right to the point without any fuss or rambling. On another note that rear tyre looks like it needs replacement

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks! Yes, I swapped to a different tire shortly after making that video.

[@alexandredelorme3932]

Thank you so much for this video! I just completed my setup for my bike and it works great. My rack is the full-one, so I had to change the process a bit. I tried as you said to put shoes into the small spaces on the sides and even though it doesn't seem as robust as yours, it does the job very well.

[@cjhoyle]

Awesome! I think you might be the first person who commented saying that they actually tried this despite the number of views this video has.

[@alexreyes044]

Thanks a ton for this. I just followed your tutorial and now have a HUGE removable wire basket on my rear rack.

[@cjhoyle]

Awesome, nice work!

[@jimboate7922]

I like your attachment method using the cutting board. I have done something similar however rather than drill the holes, I heat up a nail / drill bit of the right size with a small propane torch and it will make a very clean hole and will not stress the plastic or let it crack especially if you were using acrylic or some other brittle plastic for another application. Anyway 👍👍 up for the MC application.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks Jim! Neat idea, I've never tried that trick myself, but will certainly keep it in mind for the future.

[@sil3406]

I have seen many other ways of fixing milk crate, but I like this method. You are a genius.

[@cjhoyle]

haha thanks!

[@satorukuroshiro]

Really needed this video. Just got an e-bike which had a cargo rack, making it the first bike I've had that has one. Got bungee cords with it but couldn't figure out a good way of securing stuff to it. Milk-crate or no, this gives me one way of securing stuff.

[@daveed1797]

GOOD JOB!! WE WOULD GET ALONG NICLEY ! I LIKE YOUR CREATIVITY!!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!

[@RobMacKendrick]

Genius. With a little thought and experimentation, I'm certain this design can be adapted to the flat-topped rack. Really excellent solution and video.

[@cjhoyle]

Yes for sure. Thank you.

[@amurizon]

Thanks for the insightful video! I happen to have a bike rack with the big ole metal "slab" in the center, but your ideas and clear explanations have inspired me to engineer my own solution, rather than buy a pre-made retail solution. Thanks again!

[@cjhoyle]

Awesome. I'd love to hear how yours turns out and how you tackle the 'big ole metal slab' challenge haha.

[@Cobalt985]

It is SOO much cheaper than buying a bag or panniers that have a similar capacity. I very much recommend it.

[@alexcote410]

What did you end up doing?

[@Jin_Rambo]

Thanks a lot man, very useful for food deliveries, you are a G! 💪

[@cjhoyle]

Milk crates are useful for SO MANY things!

[@mustangdave63]

Excellent what a job and method , I did the same , makes life easier when shopping and recycling wine bottles to the bottle bank at the supermarket , also picking up bulk items from other stores .

[@cjhoyle]

Nice, good to hear!

[@jermaineoneal123]

Wow this video was so informative....deserves a million views...thanks!

[@jenniferpearson9707]

You absolute legend i was trying to come up with a way of doing this but you've taken all the thinking out of it for me. Thanks !!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks! Glad my solution was what you were looking for.

[@billc7211]

Really well thought out project and well done video. I’m going to watch this channel more now that I discovered this one.

[@nartb]

Excellent tutorial!! Just followed it myself and it worked perfectly :) The only thing I did differently is that I used plywood instead of plastic and hammered U-shaped nails through the milk crate into the boards instead of using zip-ties. I found this method to be better as I didn't have to drill a bunch of holes and more importantly so I wouldn't have zip ties sticking out the bottom when I want to place my crate on a surface. The only thing I've yet to see is if it's as durable as your method but I'll have to wait a while to decide. Anyways, thanks again for the fantastic solution!

[@cjhoyle]

Nice! I tend to avoid using wood products for bike accessories since I ride in all weather conditions and properly waterproofing the wood takes a whole lot of extra work. With your design, I'd also be a bit concerned about the u-shaped nails getting pulled out while carrying a heavy load. But it's definitely good to experiment with different techniques and materials.

[@nartb]

@@cjhoyle Those are good points! I've been riding it in Vancouver, Canada which is a pretty rainy place and haven't had any issues so far although it'll probably rot eventually. And the nails have held up pretty well with everything I've thrown at them so far. I'll definitely update if/when something breaks haha.

[@BluePlaque]

Love this! I am using this for my family's business, I built a ebike and will be adding the milk crate on the rack. I didn't think about the plastic, love the idea for the base

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks! Milk crates are just so incredibly handy on a bike, but it's also nice to be able to take them off.

[@seescojo844]

Thanks man.. my grocery store trips will be much improved!

[@cjhoyle]

No problem, good to hear!

[@dandavis2981]

Nice! I just use a few reusable zip ties to adhere the mild crate on and leave them sticking up. Then just loosen them when I need to remove it. Super easy. The downside with this technique is if I the mild crate catches onto something like a doorway (unfortunately not that uncommon) or drop it the zip can ties shear off.... which is fine I just carry a few extra zip ties. Nice video!!!!

[@cjhoyle]

Neat idea! It's important to me that my milk crates are very rigidly fastened to the rack, so when I use zip ties for this, I use a lot of them. While using reusable zip ties would theoretically make the milk crate removeable, it would be pretty time consuming to take it on and off, since I'd have roughly 16 zipties to install/remove each time. But if you only need to remove it once or twice a year, it's a great alternate solution!

[@brighton_dude]

That is very ingenious using the plastic shoes. I have used an old shopping basket zip tied to the rack before now. If I were doing that again I might use plastic in the way you have done. Being able to remove the basket would be very handy.

[@cjhoyle]

Thank you for the kind words. After roughly 10 years of riding bikes with milk crates that were permanently fastened, I was tired of not being able to remove them for the times when I wanted to use panniers. It's been a great improvement and I recommend it!

[@jairocova8610]

Grandioso video hermano. Limpio, al grano, muy bien explicado. Muchas Gracias por compartir tu conocimiento :)

[@WetaMantis]

You're quite smart! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks for watching it!

[@budget.diyguy.australia]

This is the BEST way I have seen yet. Brilliant🚲👍

[@dianebassett1930]

Thank you SO much for the very clear instructions. I am wanting to do this to create a basket for my 20 lb Sheltie to ride in so it must be very secure! (I will of course tether his harness too for added safety). I do not have the tools you have but may be able to solicit some help from neighbors. Great video, you are a terrific teacher.

[@cjhoyle]

Glad to hear, sounds like a great project!

[@dianebassett1930]

cjhoyle I just found another video that I would like to send to you. It doesn’t come with English annotation and has a time lapsed short film but it shows a guy in France who is a designer take two L-shaped metal rails and connected them like sliders to The bottom of the milk crate so it would slide onto the rear rack. Then in order to secure the rack going forward and back he had a very cool strap system. This allowed him to take the entire milk crate off very quickly and yet it looks super secure when he put it back on. You’re so good at teaching that I wonder if you would be willing to take a look at this and give us your thoughts on it. I’m a total newbie when it comes to any of these tools so I’m looking for something I might actually be able to implement.

[@cjhoyle]

@@dianebassett1930 Sure, send me an email with the link and I'll take a look.

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

This has inspired me! My rack has rectangular holes, so if I mount a foot with a recess at 90 degrees I can click the box on and then twist it to lock it to place

[@cjhoyle]

Awesome!

[@bentstrider]

Chunks of plywood also worked if you put them close together. They squeeze around the rack tubes and secure a pretty legit fit along with the help of bungees or ratchet straps. Have yet to do it with a milk crate, but it did work out with a large sound system I once had attached to a cargo rack on the back of Rans V-Rex I used to own. Then I switched to a Catrike Expedition and mounted the sound to a Bob Yak.

[@cjhoyle]

The primary reason I selected plastic rather than wood for the shoes was for water resistance. For a sound system though, I'm sure you wouldn't be intending for it to get wet!

[@dab4562]

A world leading astrologer once told me based on my birthday that NOTHING easy will ever come my way not even once! I have the flat type rack.

[@cjhoyle]

lol, I'm sorry.

[@thekev506]

Such a simple solution and well taught. Great work!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@olvegg]

Great tutorial, just adjusted mine with a wood cutting board 🎉❤

[@sagesaith6354]

For the rack with the flat plate, cut a piece of plywood (1/4", 3/8", whichever) to fit within the length of the flat part of the rack, and as wide (or slightly wider if desired) as the outside edges of the rack; set the plywood on the rack and trace the slots on it from the underside; cut and attach (glue & screw) pieces of 1" x however wide to the plywood to fit within the traced areas; attach the completed plywood assembly to the crate with zip ties same as what you did in the video - :-)

[@cjhoyle]

Unless it's for something temporary, I would advise against using plywood (or any wood product) on a bicycle since it cannot handle getting wet.

[@lamarpray5324]

Nice video bro. I don’t have a license and never drove before but I also love bikes. They always catch a flat or something but if I take the time to learn to maintain my bike this gonna be my method of transport for life lol. Also my milk crate came off when I was doing food delivery that’s how I got here. I rented a bike and it came installed

[@cjhoyle]

Bikes are a great way of getting around. I have a drivers license but have chosen not to own a car.

[@adventureswithjosie]

Never would have thought of this! Great idea!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks! In my opinion a milk crate is one of the most useful modifications that you can make to a bike. It essentially transforms the bike from a corvette into a pick-up truck :P

[@RicardoAFdezA]

This is genius! Amazing video!! Top quality

[@veronicalara8374]

This was a great video! Very thorough!

[@Nandesz00]

Great to see that you increased the number of videos recently. And actually I put a milk crate on one of my bike using your zip tie "method" like 6-7 years ago and still have that on my bike.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos and that your milk crate is still holding on!

[@gurubabo37]

Very cool and smart solution!! Thank you!

[@SmugSlug_138]

Dude you are awesome I'm definitely going to be doing this with my new e-bike

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@ambiarock590]

Great video! I need to try doing this to my ebike.

[@kirkkeller2065]

You go my friend! Very good job!

[@ashishm8850]

Amazing. Exactly what I was looking for 👍

[@PantherU]

This was absolutely fantastic

[@ashleyc6607]

This is *brilliant*!! Thank you for sharing this idea!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@ferdaaydin7405]

Perfect and easy project,thanks😊

[@nigellovatt9982]

You sir, are a genius. Many thanks for sharing!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, no problem!

[@freedomwon2004]

Great project ideas. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@jars7236]

not going to make one but i must say nice video and creativity!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks 😎

[@ivancouoh1183]

Excelente video! Me suscribiré a tu canal, saludos desde Yucatán México

[@fransdigitalmediaservices3912]

Brilliant, just what I was looking for

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, glad to hear!

[@hgsokmensuer]

So helpful! I'm going to try this myself. Thank you for this video. : )

[@juri2001]

me too

[@mah6183]

Fine instructions. My only question is how did you get your band saw home on your bike? 🤔😄

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks! While milk crates can carry a wide variety of different shapes and sizes of items, I do also have a small bike trailer for larger items. That's what I used to carry my bandsaw home from the store: cjhoyle.com/music/ukebuild/ (it's the second photo on that page).

[@matthugg9358]

@@cjhoyle Impressive! I built a cargo trailer from an old child's trailer I found. I hadn't imagined hauling things like that! 🙂

[@cjhoyle]

@@matthugg9358 Thanks! For the record, is only a small 9 inch bandsaw. However, since then I've adapted that same trailer for carrying my 8.5 foot whitewater kayak :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqq4aoWNopJ1rck

[@benws8246]

Coming next week - how to attach a bike to a milk crate. 😄😄 Love these videos.

[@cjhoyle]

hahaha! There's clearly plenty more milk crate and bike content left to be made!

[@vikingbeard]

Your videos are really helpful, thanks a lot!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, I'm glad you find them helpful!

[@choilee3]

THX a lot!! i get some idea from yours figure out how attach removal milk box my bicycle !!

[@cjhoyle]

No problem!

[@bowl0noodles]

Cool long lasting design. Looks like it can handle years of uses.

[@cjhoyle]

For sure, it works well!

[@livingmywinedreams]

this is awesome...totally doable! Cheers and thanks!

[@cjhoyle]

Yes, for sure, no problem.

[@nowthenad3286]

I love your videos.

[@Bradanderson1163]

I use 3 hose clamps. About 3 minutes to install.

[@Bradanderson1163]

Use the ones with wing nut ends

[@kalongerber]

Seems like a good idea but I wonder if it would be just as effective and a bit less work to use a few bolts with washers and nuts in the bottom of the crate to make pegs which would fit in the spaces of the rack. I don't even have a crate. So I'm not even sure why I'm watching this, but it's nice to get ideas.

[@cjhoyle]

I think it could be tough to get the bolts positioned in exactly the spots you need them since the gaps in the milk crate are so large. Also, you'd have the metal of those bolts rubbing up against the metal of the rack (usually aluminum) which could cause damage over time through wear. But certainly many other alternatives exist!

[@huntzy2060]

Very well made video. Bravo!

[@anjimaru7180]

Great video ❤️ Thank you!!

[@cjhoyle]

No problem.

[@mbainrot]

Great work mate, love the innovative way of mounting the basket :D

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@bikelanez7376]

Great video thank you for sharing this👍

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@mikelandry3375]

Great video. I always liked your milk crate idea. Off topic, are you doing another music video soon? It's usually this time of the year.

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks. I don't have any cjhoylemusic videos planned at the moment, but you're right, the winter months are the best time for me to do them. I do have an idea for a video for my cjhoyle channel which would include some homemade music.

[@RedSPX]

definitely trying this out. many thanks.

[@cjhoyle]

You're very welcome. I'd love to hear how it works out for you!

[@Lampropeltis]

How do you swing your leg over a step over bike with a tall crate behind you?

[@cjhoyle]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKWwioyCmqtqma8

[@chacho2263]

You are smart. Thanks for the idea.

[@cjhoyle]

No problem, glad it was helpful.

[@shinobusensui9395]

Milk crates cost too much now but extremely good tutorial

[@1020Shane]

Thanks friend. Good video

[@livelife4649]

what rack do you use on your bike that you attach the milk crate to???

[@cjhoyle]

It's a standard aluminum rack. It came already installed on the bike when I bought it used so I don't know much about it, but I would guess it's at least 25 years old.

[@TheEgg185]

I think a rubber/foam mat should do the truck too. Or even a towel. The only problem is that the towel will cause rust if it gets and remains wet for too long.

[@Papislayer69]

Thank you for this video super cool

[@charlietuba]

How do you get your leg over the milk crate to mount your road bike?

[@cjhoyle]

I lift my leg over the frame instead.

[@charlietuba]

@@cjhoyle That's more difficult than throwing my leg over the saddle, Riker Maneuver style.

[@cjhoyle]

@@charlietuba You're free to use whatever method you like.

[@naones001]

Nice, good idea's, Thanks

[@prads34]

Nicely made

[@cjhoyle]

Thank you.

[@josevaldojbm]

Bom e abençoado dia. Muito bom. Parabéns pelo vídeo. Vou aplicar na minha bicicleta reclinada. Paz e Luz.

[@BeastmanG]

perfect video, thank you

[@Vex916T]

Just thinking... maybe create 4 crate long cutting board plastic (3" wide by 1/2" thick) and place them horizontally with plastic crate and bike rack; two on top and two on bottom. Then drill 3 to 4 screw holes to connect bottom and top piece, install T-handle bolts through the boards and crate, and then tighten bolt to firmly secure crate onto bike rack. When you want to take off crate just twist off the bolts.

[@cjhoyle]

There are infinite ways of fastening a milk crate in a removable way. My main concern with your design is that removing and reinstalling the 6 to 8 bolts each time would be very time consuming compared to my bungy chords. I'm actually currently using a slightly improved design from the one shown in this video which no longer uses bungy cords and is even more secure.

[@edwardlamb]

Great video! Will try this myself :-)

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks. I'd love to hear how it turns out.

[@marchav4089]

Great idea!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Awesome idea. Thanks

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@tmayberry7559]

Very helpful thank you

[@cjhoyle]

No problem, glad it was helpful.

[@shauns5680]

How do you mount the bike with it on??

[@shauns5680]

Ie get on the bike

[@cjhoyle]

​@@shauns5680 I lift my foot over the frame.

[@richardcleven6723]

i think he did a great job and i will do the same

[@RangelCostes]

Super useful, thanks

[@cjhoyle]

No problem!

[@Akagranola]

Good idea!!

[@AnandaGarden]

A+ - and fun!

[@marshatom7777]

Great you are owsome 👍 good job,

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks 👍

[@wegotdawsonhere1659]

That's so smart!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks, it works pretty well.

[@isaiahsarju]

Really nice

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!

[@Ultimaniacx4]

Brilliant!

[@cjhoyle]

Thanks!