Bicycle Safety for you and your yorkie!

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Craigslist? LOL.

I've been looking but size and style is an issue since I want to attach that Nantucket basket.

I have a 26" now but it's too big for me. I can't touch the ground properly.

[capt_noonie]

Well then, it looks like you're SOL shorty.

[yorkiemini]

I'm certainly not a cycle expert - but would like to add this.
Some people think the three wheel bikes will not tip over - WRONG!
Cali and I just did a hill climb locally and I watched one go over!

I inherited a three wheel bike, Schwinn with three speeds. It is great! And Cali loves it. I have a cloud nine bed in the large back basket and she is tethered with a harness and a shortened leash. I wish I had a rear view mirror so I could see her back there at all times - is there such a thing?

[yorkiemini]

BTW I will never do a hill climb again, on any bike
I'm still walking funny and it has been 4 days!
It was an incredible amount of work - even with Cali cheering me on from the back basket!

Do,the doggy google really work?

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

I'm certainly not a cycle expert - but would like to add this.
Some people think the three wheel bikes will not tip over - WRONG!
Cali and I just did a hill climb locally and I watched one go over!

I inherited a three wheel bike, Schwinn with three speeds. It is great! And Cali loves it. I have a cloud nine bed in the large back basket and she is tethered with a harness and a shortened leash. I wish I had a rear view mirror so I could see her back there at all times - is there such a thing?

Exactly! That's what I was trying to say before. I think it was rilysmom(?) that was getting or got a trike? Yes they can tip over, plus I feel the steering is really wonky. I don't like them personally.

Yes there are side view mirrors for bikes. Just look on Amazon I am sure there are tons. Or any shops that sell "lowrider" type bikes for sure will have them.

[yorkiemini]

Thanks, I will look for those mirrors.
I have one of those light weight, narrow wheel bikes, but don't feels secure enough on it to take Cali with me. It is very influenced by gravel, rocks, etc in the road and I'm always getting into trouble with it. Probably because I'm a klutz (and my son says I drive too fast).

I get a really good cardio work out with the trike!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

Thanks, I will look for those mirrors.
I have one of those light weight, narrow wheel bikes, but don't feels secure enough on it to take Cali with me. It is very influenced by gravel, rocks, etc in the road and I'm always getting into trouble with it. Probably because I'm a klutz (and my son says I drive too fast).

I get a really good cardio work out with the trike!

I would suggest to take your bike to your LBS (local bike shop) and ask them what is the widest size tire you can get on your rims. If you have the thin racing tires, I will guess a 28c would be the widest you can get. The wider the tire the less likely the rock and gaps will mess you up. Also depending on the bike, you may not even have a place to mount the basket.