FRONT Rack Mounted Dog Carrier for 12lb Dog
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FRONT Rack Mounted Dog Carrier for 12lb Dog
My dog is 12 LBS which is about max for most standard strap mount front/handlebar carriers.
My bikes are all equipped with rear racks, but I'm very hesitant to put my lil buddy behind me, where I can't always see him or what he's doing. He's 12, and this will be his first time on a bike.
I've got the mounts on the front fork to mount a front rack, so now all I need is a carrier that will use it as its primary mounting.
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice?
Thanks in advance!
My bikes are all equipped with rear racks, but I'm very hesitant to put my lil buddy behind me, where I can't always see him or what he's doing. He's 12, and this will be his first time on a bike.
I've got the mounts on the front fork to mount a front rack, so now all I need is a carrier that will use it as its primary mounting.
Does anyone have any suggestions or advice?
Thanks in advance!
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I have a Soma Lucas front rack and I sometimes carry 20 lbs. on it. It's rated for 22 lbs. Carrying 20 lbs. up there isn't ideal, but it can be done. Would be a little better with a low trail fork, I think. You want to keep the weight as close to the steering axis as possible.
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/pro...k-lucas-3-4817
Before you carry a live dog up there I'd practice carrying 20 lbs. of inert weight first.
https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/pro...k-lucas-3-4817
Before you carry a live dog up there I'd practice carrying 20 lbs. of inert weight first.
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Ideal solution?
Check out post #15 in the "Touring-curious" thread in the the touring forum. The poster has a very good solution for her dog. Might be more involved than you want.
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I am inclined to agree. Still, I've seen it done often enough that I wouldn't quite go that far. However ... a 12 year old dog that has never been on a bike before ... whoa. Can that possibly end well? Before I spent money and time getting a solution worked out I'd want to borrow a bike or otherwise simulate the experience for poochie. Might be instructive.