Bike Basket for a Furry Friend
11-21-09, 04:59 PM
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Bike Basket for a Furry Friend
This may sound ridiculous and I am aware that nice walk on a trail is much better for my dogs. However there are days where I would much rather ride and not feel guilty that I have left a furry companion at home. My smallest dog is a mini dachshund and is about 12 lbs. I'm researching into getting a basket but I'm concerned about the safety of these things. I have 2 bikes and it would be nice if I could easily transfer the basket between my Cannondale F300 and Trek 7200. Any suggestions?
11-21-09, 05:42 PM
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I've seen them in e-bay stores. You needn't bid or be an e-bay type to at least see them. Besides, many of the stores sell outside the e-bay realm. I see no reaon to think that they're un-safe. I haven't used 'em. The terrier dog, seven pounder is too misbaved. I fear confrontations with other dogs more than that though.
e-bay's down now.. ?? Oh well just try www.jensonusa.com click "basket" in the up-lft-hand search box, a bunch will pop-up. Call them, they'll help you decide. Wicker, metal.....
e-bay's down now.. ?? Oh well just try www.jensonusa.com click "basket" in the up-lft-hand search box, a bunch will pop-up. Call them, they'll help you decide. Wicker, metal.....
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This may sound ridiculous and I am aware that nice walk on a trail is much better for my dogs. However there are days where I would much rather ride and not feel guilty that I have left a furry companion at home. My smallest dog is a mini dachshund and is about 12 lbs. I'm researching into getting a basket but I'm concerned about the safety of these things. I have 2 bikes and it would be nice if I could easily transfer the basket between my Cannondale F300 and Trek 7200. Any suggestions?
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11-21-09, 07:42 PM
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Wike makes a pet trailer. an extra hitch attachment for your second bike is only $10.
https://www.wicycle.com/pet_bicycle_trailer_standard.php
https://www.wicycle.com/pet_bicycle_trailer_standard.php
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Last summer I saw several where they just had a shallow wire front basket with plywood and carpet on the bottom of the basket.
11-21-09, 10:57 PM
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Nashbar kiddie cart, as good as any pet specific trailer and only $100. We haul our mini schnauzers in one. The female is 10 lbs, the male 20 but he usually runs.
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Actually I've seen this done several times, too. We have a big homeless population here, and a surprising number of them get around on bikes with dogs in a basket or sometimes just on a rear rack with their forelegs on the riders' shoulders. Good trick--I'd like to teach my dog to do it.
For the first few rides, and maybe permanently, how about a standard basket in front with something on the bottom to keep the critter from poking through to the spokes, then zip tie an inverted basket over the top to make a jumpout-proof cage? You could zip one edge to make a hinge and use a twist tie or shoelace or secure the opposite end. I'd try that myself, but our smaller dog weighs about 30 pounds.
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HERE are a couple options. I like the second one better.
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