Problem - Solution.
08-05-11 | 08:18 PM
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Problem - Solution.
Problem - Can't pick up dog anymore, back and neck problems.
A ramp made from any material that gets the dog up into the basket weighs
as much as the dog. Too heavy to lift and a pain to carry on a ride. I made a
few different ramps last year. All too heavy.
Solution - Lower entry height to basket, make shorter ramp.
A door in the back of the basket lowers the entry height.
The shorter new ramp is light enough for me to lift, and fits folded under the
basket for travel.
Why didn't I think of this last year? ~!@#$%^&*()_+_)*&^%$#@!
A ramp made from any material that gets the dog up into the basket weighs
as much as the dog. Too heavy to lift and a pain to carry on a ride. I made a
few different ramps last year. All too heavy.
Solution - Lower entry height to basket, make shorter ramp.
A door in the back of the basket lowers the entry height.
The shorter new ramp is light enough for me to lift, and fits folded under the
basket for travel.
Why didn't I think of this last year? ~!@#$%^&*()_+_)*&^%$#@!
08-06-11 | 07:24 AM
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I have a problem with my hands and sometimes I can barely lift Buster into his basket.
He's lost the use of both of his back legs so a ramp wouldn't help us.
He loves bike rides and goes crazy if I leave on one of my bikes without him.
He's lost the use of both of his back legs so a ramp wouldn't help us.
He loves bike rides and goes crazy if I leave on one of my bikes without him.
08-06-11 | 08:32 AM
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Now you need to rig up a treadmill that drives the rear wheels so Bailey can help with the riding...
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
08-06-11 | 08:34 AM
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Sorry to hear about his legs and your hands. I bet he loves the trike. It must be the highlight of his day, not being able to walk around. I wonder how many dog-trike owners are on this forum? There are two or three others where I ride.
08-06-11 | 12:59 PM
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Dog caretaker...for some reason the old girl is afraid of bikes.
But! Will haul ass a 1/4 mile for a 100' ride on the golf cart
Aaron
But! Will haul ass a 1/4 mile for a 100' ride on the golf cart
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
08-06-11 | 01:00 PM
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
08-06-11 | 05:06 PM
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08-06-11 | 06:21 PM
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Bailey gets pretty hot if it's much over 70F. The new rig has only gone a few blocks. As soon as it is close to 70F we will be riding. I worry that I may have overheated him in past summer days
PS I got a new Fuji Feather from Art. https://fujibicycles.com/bike/details/feather
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