Dog on a bike

[xxmimixx]

Hello
do you know what options are there to transport a dog on a bike. He is not big (only about 15" high) but is quite heavy, around 15lbs.
I think the basket is out of the question due to his weight but dont want a bulky trailer as I dont have the space for that in the car!
If there are other options I would be grateful to hear.

Thanks

 

[ianrauk]

Some trailers do fold down like baby prams.

 

[YahudaMoon]

I seen a dog cycle a bike once in a circus. Maybe you could train him/her ?

 

[YahudaMoon]

 

[xxmimixx]

I seen a dog cycle a bike once in a circus. Maybe you could train him/her ?

ha ha love it!! but he would do my back in! But if it's in China it could be a replica dog

And Iain I didnt know that, thanks for the info I shall google it!

 

[coffeejo]

 

[Yellow7]

a long piece of rope with the dog running upfront?? if that's no good then a trailer with a short leash to stop it jumping ship.

Mark.

 

[xxmimixx]

a long piece of rope with the dog running upfront?? if that's no good then a trailer with a short leash to stop it jumping ship.

Mark.

impossible but thanks for replying, he has very short legs and cant run / only works shorter distances.

Something like this would do http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trixie-Biker-...1?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item5ad7cded77

but then I'll need racks, so do you think that you cant put them on the Specialized Rockhopper? If so which would you reccomend?

 

[Yellow7]

I love it! A dog in a box!

Not too sure about the bike but, as an engineer, anything is possible. For the weight just a basic rack from any bike shop would do. For the best racks use Surly, these come with an almost 'Meccanno' kit of brackets, nuts and bolts making them adaptable to most bikes, but these racks are expensive. I'd just stick with a budget option and find a local engineer. Does the bike have rack eyelits on the seat-post stays (just above the brakes)?

Mark. www.wallisonwheels.com

 

[xxmimixx]

I love it! A dog in a box!

Not too sure about the bike but, as an engineer, anything is possible. For the weight just a basic rack from any bike shop would do. For the best racks use Surly, these come with an almost 'Meccanno' kit of brackets, nuts and bolts making them adaptable to most bikes, but these racks are expensive. I'd just stick with a budget option and find a local engineer. Does the bike have rack eyelits on the seat-post stays (just above the brakes)?

Mark. www.wallisonwheels.com

not sure Im completely handicapped when it comes to mechanical stuff

 

[Yellow7]

ask at the local bike shop, there bound to help out, unless it's someone like Evans who wouldn't be willing to do a 'special'. There's always someone in every town that can help with stuff like that. Even ask at an independant garage. Someone will want to help as they get a sense of acheivment in resolving the problem, presumming there is a problem to start with, best check at the bike shop first.

 

[andym]

I'm sure there's a way to carry the dog, (eg bolting a basket or one of those plastic pet carriers to a rack) - although the weight of the dog plus carrier on top of the rack might well make handling a little tricky. I think a trailer is probably the most feasible option ... unless you could train it to sit on a tag-along.

 

[funnymummy]

impossible but thanks for replying, he has very short legs and cant run / only works shorter distances.

Something like this would do http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item5ad7cded77

but then I'll need racks, so do you think that you cant put them on the Specialized Rockhopper? If so which would you reccomend?

I had something similar for my little Jack Russel, she loved it!

 

[coffeejo]

Something like this would do http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item5ad7cded77

Good grief, just the thought of combining a cat with a bike makes my hair stand on end

 

[zizou]

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