Ready to go to the Common!
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Awwww....what a sweetie, you may find he/she would be safer in a proper carrier at the rear....thats if you have a rear rack ?
Also stability wise I find its better behind.
Now you have two things that are in danger of being stolen.....watch them both like a hawk......but enjoy your ride
Lynda
Also stability wise I find its better behind.
Now you have two things that are in danger of being stolen.....watch them both like a hawk......but enjoy your ride
Lynda
I like him on the front because I can keep an eye on him and give him smooches when we're flying down the hill from the common to Wimbledon Town (so that he stays calm and does not try to jump out). Today according to the electronic readout thingey we hit 32mph on that hill.Awwww....what a sweetie, you may find he/she would be safer in a proper carrier at the rear....thats if you have a rear rack ?
Also stability wise I find its better behind.
Now you have two things that are in danger of being stolen.....watch them both like a hawk......but enjoy your ride
Lynda
And going up was a breeze too.
I took two locks and got rid of the quick release for the saddle - all was as I left it after out walk.
Indeed. (I would leave it at that but for some reason on this forum you have to use at least 10 characters or it wont let you post. Silly if you ask me. What if you just want to say 'indeed' or 'yes' in reply? You cant. Some things in the world are not as they ought to be).
I just do it this way:
Indeed.
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Those additional stops to underline satisfy the rule.
Another way is just to add an emoticon:
Indeed.
Which also does the trick.
Quite.I just do it this way:
Indeed.
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Those additional stops to underline satisfy the rule.
Another way is just to add an emoticon:
Indeed.
Which also does the trick.
Ummmm......you take your beautiful boy out on your bike in a basket that he could JUMP/FALL out of ???
That is really not safe, when he is in a carrier that doesnt have a protective cage top then he needs to have his collar attached to a short attachment inside,personally I dont like that idea either, visions of hanged dogs whilst enjoying a leisure cycle ride is not my idea of an enjoyable day out..... really the only safe way is in a basket with a lid, apart from anything else, if he decides he wants to bail out going downhill at 32mph you could BOTH be in very serious danger........
Look up the Basil range of dog carriers with tops......pleeeeeeeeease
Lynda
That's new, the Nanny State turns to dogs!Look up the Basil range of dog carriers with tops......pleeeeeeeeease
Lynda
In that case shouldn't James get one with a lid for himself as well?
Seriously, in my experience dogs in accidents usually land fine and run about as if nothing had happened. We are the ones who don't cope so well.
Im surprised at you flecc.......how much experience do you actually have with dogs in accidents ?That's new, the Nanny State turns to dogs!
In that case shouldn't James get one with a lid for himself as well?
Seriously, in my experience dogs in accidents usually land fine and run about as if nothing had happened. We are the ones who don't cope so well.
I have kept, bred and shown many breeds of dogs over the last 55 years and have learnt from bitter experience just how easily accidents and heartbreak can happen with pets.
You should know me better than to even think for one moment I am in favour of any form of nanny state, but a dog loose in a basket going downhill at 32mph with an owner who is distracted from his cycling by having to 'smooche' his pet to keep it calm IS a danger to himself, his dog and to other road users.
We arent talking about a leisurely cycle in the park here.......
It is not just a case of 'landing fine' is it......Ive learnt by experience, with all sorts of livestock, that you always have to try to keep one step ahead of their propensity for getting themselves killed, never mind, heaven forbid causing an accident that could get others killed.
After all, its us, the humans , who are supposed to have the brain power and common sense....and its us, the pet owners, whose job it is to be responsible owners and keep them from harm.
Im sure oxygenjames just hadnt thought it through properly, but surely better to be safe than sorry.
Lynda
Only teasing Lynda, you should know me by now!
I've twice personally known, and once seen the aftermath of accidents with a dog coming out ok and heard of other instances.
But I quite agree about livestock accidents, plenty of experience of that, and sheep and cattle in particular can be incredibly stupid and prone to get into a mess. But animals in general are surprisingly resilient and mostly put us to shame in that respect. Cats supposed nine-lives is a good illustration of that, born of centuries of experience of keeping them.
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I've twice personally known, and once seen the aftermath of accidents with a dog coming out ok and heard of other instances.
But I quite agree about livestock accidents, plenty of experience of that, and sheep and cattle in particular can be incredibly stupid and prone to get into a mess. But animals in general are surprisingly resilient and mostly put us to shame in that respect. Cats supposed nine-lives is a good illustration of that, born of centuries of experience of keeping them.
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I am just paranoid about animal safety and responsibility flecc, I could make your hair curl with examples that I know of, bad experiences bring an awareness of the awful things that can go wrong, just through a little lack of foresight.
You have to agree that scenario with oxygenjames is an accident waiting to happen........at speed....
@oxygenjames....Im not having a 'go' at you, just pointing out the pitfalls thats all, thats a real sweetie of a dog you have there and I wouldnt want to hear any sad tales later because I would only blame myself if I hadnt said anything......
Lynda
You have to agree that scenario with oxygenjames is an accident waiting to happen........at speed....
@oxygenjames....Im not having a 'go' at you, just pointing out the pitfalls thats all, thats a real sweetie of a dog you have there and I wouldnt want to hear any sad tales later because I would only blame myself if I hadnt said anything......
Lynda
My folks in law used to cycle with their wee Scottie in a basket like that for years without a mishap. A lot of people did in those days. Seriously doubt the dog would attempt to jump out of the carrier at any speed - but if the bike did go over likelihood is he'd jump clear without much trouble. Might actually be more dangerous in a box he couldn't get out of.
But I do get what you're saying about the speed, funklyn - probably best to keep the speed down a bit - rather like when out with kids. The dog is likely just not used to being in the basket - with a bit of familiarity he should settle down and won't be turning round for reassurance.
If nothing else, with some comfy padding it looks like a good TV viewing spot for him in the living room
But I do get what you're saying about the speed, funklyn - probably best to keep the speed down a bit - rather like when out with kids
. The dog is likely just not used to being in the basket - with a bit of familiarity he should settle down and won't be turning round for reassurance.If nothing else, with some comfy padding it looks like a good TV viewing spot for him in the living room
LOL
My favourite dogs and he dont need no lid, I cant see her getting up much speed having to pull HIM along
Lynda
LOL....now thats a good idea seeing as his owner is so proud of that smart new bike/art form of his he keeps it in the house to gaze at lovingly.......saves having to scatter sheepskin rugs around the TV like I have to do
Lynda
I'm glad I have seen this posting, because I was going to get a similar front basket to carry my pooch in......so back to the drawing board if these are not very safe. I've looked at the Basil pet carrier, but it's a wicker one, and I don't want one of those............even though I am a granny, I don't really want to look like one just yet lol. Does anyone know of any other great bicycle dog carriers? My pooch weighs 5kg.
how about a small trailer attached to the seat post, something like this one
Children Bike Trailer | eBay
Children Bike Trailer | eBay
James,
You need this on your Haibike -
Wiggle | Rixen Kaul Doggy Handlebar Bag | Handlebar Bags
They do the job been selling them for years!..
Love the little visor on the front by the way!
Just stick some tape around that head tube before the basket bracket wears the paint down..
Regards
Martin
You need this on your Haibike -
Wiggle | Rixen Kaul Doggy Handlebar Bag | Handlebar Bags
They do the job been selling them for years!..
Love the little visor on the front by the way!
Just stick some tape around that head tube before the basket bracket wears the paint down..
Regards
Martin
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