Riding with your dog on a high end carbon bike?
05-24-11, 05:10 PM
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Riding with your dog on a high end carbon bike?
I have a full carbon bike with monocoque frame, EA90 stem, EC90 bars and post, SRAM force, Ksyrium SL's...but I have no idea where to put my 20 lb small dog. He's too big to fit in a backpack. Easton doesn't recommend putting a basket on their carbon bars. I don't see any holes for a rack mount, can't put any thing on the carbon seatpost, and Burley doesn't recommend attaching any of their trailers to a 15 lb carbon bike.
My dog has separation anxiety and gets really sad when I head out to ride and hides under the bed until I come back. He doesn't do this when I go to work so I think he's concerned about me getting hit by a car or something. He has indicated to me several times that he wants to go ride with me.
Any ideas short of buying a Surly or other steel/crmo monster or something?
My dog has separation anxiety and gets really sad when I head out to ride and hides under the bed until I come back. He doesn't do this when I go to work so I think he's concerned about me getting hit by a car or something. He has indicated to me several times that he wants to go ride with me.
Any ideas short of buying a Surly or other steel/crmo monster or something?
05-24-11, 05:16 PM
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I wouldn't do it. Seriously.
Your dog has probably figured out that (s)he can't "talk you out of" going to work with the sad eyes, but that it might work sometimes on bike rides. My cat has separation anxiety, and seems to have resigned herself to my having a job ... but she gets upset when I change my shoes, because I always do this immediately before going for a bike ride. She figured out that I come back later when this happens, and usually give her treats.
Think about trying to condition your dog to deal with separation. Leave a cookie and walk out the door, then immediately back in, a few times, then stay out for a moment before coming in, etc.
Your dog has probably figured out that (s)he can't "talk you out of" going to work with the sad eyes, but that it might work sometimes on bike rides. My cat has separation anxiety, and seems to have resigned herself to my having a job ... but she gets upset when I change my shoes, because I always do this immediately before going for a bike ride. She figured out that I come back later when this happens, and usually give her treats.
Think about trying to condition your dog to deal with separation. Leave a cookie and walk out the door, then immediately back in, a few times, then stay out for a moment before coming in, etc.
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You need another bike...no other way around it. (N + 1= ) applies.
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How is it trolling? I have a dog and the bike and I'll post pics when I get home. And I've always wanted to ride with him even though he weighs more than the bike. Most people here ride some high end carbon frame and lots of us have dogs so I would think someone knows of some product that I'm not finding on google right now.
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Just don't forget to get the wheels that go "whoosh-whoosh". Your dog will surely enjoy that as well 
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I do a group ride with a lady that puts her dog in a gym bag with the dog's head sticking out and and carries it on a rack. The dog probably weighs about seven pounds so I don't think this would work for you.
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This might work:
https://www.petexpertise.com/dog-toys...ttachment.html
or replace the seatpost with a Thomson and use this:
https://www.amazon.com/Walky-Hands-Fr...6281542&sr=8-1
https://www.petexpertise.com/dog-toys...ttachment.html
or replace the seatpost with a Thomson and use this:
https://www.amazon.com/Walky-Hands-Fr...6281542&sr=8-1
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Two choices:
Get a Globe Live 3, or similar bike with a sturdy porteur rack, on which you can insert a tall-walled pet bed thus:
Or you can nip your dog's separation anxiety in the bud. You feel guilty about leaving your dog home alone, yes? Your dog senses your anxiety very well, and that is what he is responding to.
I recommend getting kitted up, give him a treat on your way out, and simply say, "Love you. Be good." on your way out with complete confidence that he will be okay once you're out the door and out of sight.
And since the object of this conditioning is to NOT make a big dramatic deal of your comings & goings, just ignore his craziness when you return. Just act mellow and don't look at him. It's kind of hard to not join in the excitement of "DADDY'S HOME! YAAY!" but if you want your dog to be happier in the long run, it really is the best way.
There's no such thing as a spoiled dog, but that shouldn't stop us hairless upright primates from trying. Good luck and keep us abreast!
Get a Globe Live 3, or similar bike with a sturdy porteur rack, on which you can insert a tall-walled pet bed thus:
Or you can nip your dog's separation anxiety in the bud. You feel guilty about leaving your dog home alone, yes? Your dog senses your anxiety very well, and that is what he is responding to.
I recommend getting kitted up, give him a treat on your way out, and simply say, "Love you. Be good." on your way out with complete confidence that he will be okay once you're out the door and out of sight.
And since the object of this conditioning is to NOT make a big dramatic deal of your comings & goings, just ignore his craziness when you return. Just act mellow and don't look at him. It's kind of hard to not join in the excitement of "DADDY'S HOME! YAAY!" but if you want your dog to be happier in the long run, it really is the best way.
There's no such thing as a spoiled dog, but that shouldn't stop us hairless upright primates from trying. Good luck and keep us abreast!
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not being an animal person i just dont understand this. seriously its a dog. i believe he will be ok. its the owner that needs work (no offense). when i go ride i try to avoid dogs not bring them with me lol. to each his own i guess. if you just have to take the dog with you i would also agree you should just buy a new bike for that.
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not being an animal person i just dont understand this. seriously its a dog. i believe he will be ok. its the owner that needs work (no offense). when i go ride i try to avoid dogs not bring them with me lol. to each his own i guess. if you just have to take the dog with you i would also agree you should just buy a new bike for that.
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As promised, here's Elvis:
An old pic of the bike (these wheels didn't make a whoosh sound over 20 mph so I had to sell them)
He's no grey hound so he can't really sustain the 19 mph average I maintain over 2 hours so that leaves out the leash idea. I'm looking for a steel framed bike on craigslist right now so I guess I'll have to get a sidecar or trailer.
An old pic of the bike (these wheels didn't make a whoosh sound over 20 mph so I had to sell them)
He's no grey hound so he can't really sustain the 19 mph average I maintain over 2 hours so that leaves out the leash idea. I'm looking for a steel framed bike on craigslist right now so I guess I'll have to get a sidecar or trailer.