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ketters12 · 06-19-2007, 07:09 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a basket that Tobey could ride in while I go bike riding? I am a social worker, so I don't have a lot of money and everything i find online is at least $50 or more. Anyone have one they don't use? or ideas of how I could make something? Please please help! He really wants to feel the wind in his face!

daisy mae06 · 06-19-2007, 07:22 PM

I bet you can make your own and save lots

sims822257 · 06-19-2007, 07:31 PM

I have been looking for one too. My hubby just bought me a brand new bike for my b-day and I am looking for a cheaper but yet more comfortable one than the ones they sell on line. I have actually been thinking of just getting the wire mess crates and lining it with a fabric pad since this may be best for a cool breeze for my babies. I will let you know what i see.

Good luck - if you find any good ones can you post them for me too? Thanks girl!

GreenwoodBiewer · 06-19-2007, 07:56 PM

Hi everyone
I'm on another forum too and we were all just talking about bike baskets for our Biewers..here are a few sites that members sent in.
Hope one of these works for you.

-Diana

Do a search "bike baskets".
www.dogsupplies.com
www.petexpressions.com
www.hammacher.com

omega · 06-19-2007, 08:00 PM

I was thinking of getting one a while back but then I started thinking how safe it was.

I was wondering what would happen if I fell over or got hit by a car or whatever. The dog wouldn't fare very well, would it?

It looks so fun to ride with them, but I'm afraid to.

sweetestkiwi · 06-20-2007, 04:22 PM

The cheapest I can find is $75.00. I wish I was creative enough to figure out how to make one.

yougetthesmiles · 06-20-2007, 04:34 PM

I was also looking for something for the bike, but I wanted a toddler carriage that goes behind the bike, they have them for dogs, but they are $200 !!!!

yougetthesmiles · 06-20-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ketters12

Does anyone know where I can get a basket that Tobey could ride in while I go bike riding? I am a social worker, so I don't have a lot of money and everything i find online is at least $50 or more. Anyone have one they don't use? or ideas of how I could make something? Please please help! He really wants to feel the wind in his face!

My husband just told me that he seen a bike basket at walmart for $12, you could hook the leash to the metal wire.

I also seen some on Ebay for around $35

Shanatink · 06-20-2007, 04:41 PM

Petedge used to have them. I know a few of my vendors make bike baskets let me check the prices.

Shanatink · 06-20-2007, 04:47 PM

OKay I found this bicycle basket, I can order it for you if you are interested ( I can pm you with the price which is less than $50), it comes in pink or silver and here is the description:

"The Buddy Pet Bicycle Basket - soft and secure for your pet’s comfort and safety. These pet baskets are equipped with an adjustable strap with safety hook that attaches to the back of your dogs harness (harness not included). One side pocket holds the built-in rain Poncho - with adjustable opening for your dogs head. Two adjustable heavy-duty nylon straps with quick-release clasps attach the basket to your bicycle handle bars for a secure tight fit. The basket has a metal support frame, and hangs above your bicycles front tire & includes a stabilizer bar. No hardware needed, this pet bike basket installs quickly!
Features & Specifications: Side mesh water bottle pocket • Large front pocket • Removable padded base • Strong side walls • Folds flat for storage • High Quality Construction & Fabric • Can be used as a dog tote bag too! • Accommodates pets up to 14lbs • Made from heavy duty nylon • Measures 13" long x 10" deep x 9" high."

shadream · 06-20-2007, 05:34 PM

works great and I hook leash to wire(wrapped to make shorter so can't jump out,(though he has never tried) and I bought a cheap little ferret bed and fitted in the basket, its padded and I add a baby receiving blanket in the bottom, it works great and I have been using it for the last 3 yrs with my dogs. The best part is that I can wash the bed and blanket with no problem. Its very inexpensive and the dogs love it.

Yorkiedaze · 06-20-2007, 05:40 PM

This is the one that I got for my bike and it's nice and roomy for both dogs.
http://sportsbay.com/basfronexlar.html

Rusty's Momma · 06-20-2007, 08:01 PM

I was just trying to post the same thing when I all of the sudden YT dropped and I couldnt get back for about 45 mins.... that was misery!!! Anyways... here is the link to what I found which is just like the one Shana posted.
http://www.coolstuffcheap.com/lime-g...le-basket.html

fufufashions · 06-22-2007, 06:38 PM

Those are really cute! I found the silver one on ebay for $37.99 +$9 s/h. It is on a BIN so you don't have to bid.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PET-BICYCLE-...QQcmdZViewItem
Good luck! We bought the carrier that we pull behind the bike since we have 3! They LOVE IT!!!
bike trailor.jpg

sims822257 · 06-23-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

This is the one that I got for my bike and it's nice and roomy for both dogs.
http://sportsbay.com/basfronexlar.html

I kind of like this one the best because we live in Florida and it gets HOT here -I think in this one you would be able to get some good breeze and they would not be so hot.

Thanks for this link!

06-19-2007, 07:09 PM	#1
ketters12 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 251	Bike basket for dogs Does anyone know where I can get a basket that Tobey could ride in while I go bike riding? I am a social worker, so I don't have a lot of money and everything i find online is at least $50 or more. Anyone have one they don't use? or ideas of how I could make something? Please please help! He really wants to feel the wind in his face! __________________ Karena Tobey's mommy (otherwise known as "pumpkin pants" )

06-19-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	I bet you can make your own and save lots __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

06-19-2007, 07:31 PM	#3
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	I have been looking for one too. My hubby just bought me a brand new bike for my b-day and I am looking for a cheaper but yet more comfortable one than the ones they sell on line. I have actually been thinking of just getting the wire mess crates and lining it with a fabric pad since this may be best for a cool breeze for my babies. I will let you know what i see. Good luck - if you find any good ones can you post them for me too? Thanks girl! __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

06-19-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
GreenwoodBiewer YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 458	Hi everyone I'm on another forum too and we were all just talking about bike baskets for our Biewers..here are a few sites that members sent in. Hope one of these works for you. -Diana Do a search "bike baskets". www.dogsupplies.com www.petexpressions.com www.hammacher.com Last edited by GreenwoodBiewer; 06-19-2007 at 07:58 PM.

06-20-2007, 04:22 PM	#6
sweetestkiwi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 104	bike basket The cheapest I can find is $75.00. I wish I was creative enough to figure out how to make one. __________________ Andrea

06-19-2007, 08:00 PM	#5
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	I was thinking of getting one a while back but then I started thinking how safe it was. I was wondering what would happen if I fell over or got hit by a car or whatever. The dog wouldn't fare very well, would it? It looks so fun to ride with them, but I'm afraid to.

06-20-2007, 04:34 PM	#7
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I was also looking for something for the bike, but I wanted a toddler carriage that goes behind the bike, they have them for dogs, but they are $200 !!!!

06-20-2007, 04:41 PM	#9
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Petedge used to have them. I know a few of my vendors make bike baskets let me check the prices. __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

06-20-2007, 05:34 PM	#11
shadream Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 189	Wire basket works great and I hook leash to wire(wrapped to make shorter so can't jump out,(though he has never tried) and I bought a cheap little ferret bed and fitted in the basket, its padded and I add a baby receiving blanket in the bottom, it works great and I have been using it for the last 3 yrs with my dogs. The best part is that I can wash the bed and blanket with no problem. Its very inexpensive and the dogs love it. __________________ Lil Cheeky Charlie's mom

06-20-2007, 05:40 PM	#12
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	This is the one that I got for my bike and it's nice and roomy for both dogs. http://sportsbay.com/basfronexlar.html

06-20-2007, 08:01 PM	#13
Rusty's Momma & Sweet Sophie's too!!! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 2,797	I was just trying to post the same thing when I all of the sudden YT dropped and I couldnt get back for about 45 mins.... that was misery!!! Anyways... here is the link to what I found which is just like the one Shana posted. http://www.coolstuffcheap.com/lime-g...le-basket.html __________________ Angi ~ Mom to Rusty, Sophie & Sandy

06-22-2007, 06:38 PM	#14
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas Posts: 3,978	bike basket Those are really cute! I found the silver one on ebay for $37.99 +$9 s/h. It is on a BIN so you don't have to bid. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PET-BICYCLE-...QQcmdZViewItem Good luck! We bought the carrier that we pull behind the bike since we have 3! They LOVE IT!!! bike trailor.jpg __________________ Linda FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats2hearts2: FACEBOOK