Too hot for them now but think they will be great for winter. Distance of tube when folded down from hitch pin hole to back of basket is roughly 15. Definitely worth the money. Other than that I would definitely purchase this again. Not extra large, not medium. 5-3. The edges of this piece of metal are quite sharp, even running your finger over the logo. No problems with it staying on but I do not use the holder. Need to physically flip up mike if you want to mute. Can?t wait for my friends to see it this weekend at my dinner party :)