My dilemma

[Butts]

I bought a new Wisper Sport 905 in October 2010. The reason I bought the bike was to get me out and about and get some exercise, because my elderly dog , full of arthritis , could not walk far so I used to nip off and have the odd hour or two to myself. But things have changed , the dog has died and I have Border collie puppy that I got in November last year. Now the bike is not getting used , I can't leave a very active young dog in the house while i go off on my bike , that's not the way i am with my Collies. If it was a normal bike I would keep it and use it when necessary but you can't keep an electric bike
With the cost of a new battery as they are not being used. I don't want to part with it but there doesn't seem to be a choice, any suggestions .

 

[the_killjoy]

Get a trailer to put the dog in

 

[Mussels]

It's quite likely that the battery will last a few years if kept properly, strange as it may sound keeping it partially charged in your fridge will extend the life a lot. The resale value may not be a huge amount as the battery is out of warranty and people may not believe that it's got much life left in it, saying that I sold my 905 after 18 months and got what I thought was a fair price (about £450).
Can you not combine both and get the puppy used to going on long walks alongside you riding?

 

[eBob]

Could you take the dog with you, either in a trailer or on a leash?

A dog trailer:
- Mini Dog Bike Trailer

Cycle dog lead mount:
Cycle Mount: Great Deals on Dog Bike Accessories at zooplus

 

[grasshopper]

Get a harness for the dog; get a trailer for you; sell the bike.

 

[Davanti]

You mean like this?

 

[DJH]

I bought a new Wisper Sport 905 in October 2010. The reason I bought the bike was to get me out and about and get some exercise, because my elderly dog , full of arthritis , could not walk far so I used to nip off and have the odd hour or two to myself. But things have changed , the dog has died and I have Border collie puppy that I got in November last year. Now the bike is not getting used , I can't leave a very active young dog in the house while i go off on my bike , that's not the way i am with my Collies. If it was a normal bike I would keep it and use it when necessary but you can't keep an electric bike
With the cost of a new battery as they are not being used. I don't want to part with it but there doesn't seem to be a choice, any suggestions .

Had a similar problem myself. Our dog died last year and I found I wasn't walking enough so bought an electric bike to help with the exercise and reduce fuel costs. I used to drive to some forestry tracks to take her for walks and my thinking is, if we get another dog, I would get a trailer and take the dog to the same spots. The dog would then disembark ( sorry about that) and I would continue on the bike. My latest bike, an Oxygen EMate City, would, I think, be powerful enough but so far we haven't decide on the dog.

Nice to dream...................now to football

 

[funkylyn]

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You mean like this?

OMG Don...where did you get that picture ?
That German Shepherd looks the absolute double of my bitch Gunda that I had 36 years ago......I still carry her picture in my purse !

Lynda

PS....OP.....get a trailer for your pup and train her to get used to it whilst she is young !

 

[Davanti]

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You mean like this?

If its necessary to speak with your dog, kit him/her out with one of these.


PS Don't forget to buy one for yourself!

 

[Davanti]

OMG Don...where did you get that picture ?
That German Shepherd looks the absolute double of my bitch Gunda that I had 36 years ago......I still carry her picture in my purse !

Lynda

I've still got photos on my desk of our Border Collies and Lurchers ... funny how you don't (or can't) let go ...

 

[banbury frank]

Hi I Have 4 saluki and Lurchers If you are looking for one follow the following link I got 2 off mine from hear

Lurcher Link :: View Forum - Lurcher Link Homeless Hounds

Frank

 

[saneagle]

I have got a lovely dog trailer which has never been used.I would sell it for £35 just to get it out of the way.I am in Shropshire.

 

[grasshopper]

... looks the absolute double of my bitch Gunda that I had 36 years ago......

I'm not even going there.

 

[Davanti]

I'm not even going there.

Please don't!

 

[flecc]

A border collie is far too active a dog for a trailer, they just like to be on the go all the time. Kindest to the dog is to walk with it at present and maybe a little later as it's old enough to train well, train it to run alongside the bike which with it's working dog heritage it will happily do all day.

 

[Butts]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and humour. I did buy a trailer for my last dog but she was to uncomfortable in it . You are on my wave length Flecc and what you suggest is what I will do , I have always criticised people riding bikes with there unsuitable dogs trying to keep up but you are right about a Collies work ethic.

 

[philthom]

Our collie runs alongside our bike and the 7 - 10 mph suits her better than my walking pace. Didn't take long to train either. The furthest I've cycled with her is 25 miles.