BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ok gonna jump on this again, @Nix - firstly i would recommend something Hybrid, thats suitbale for road and basic singletack trails: thinner tyres and also ratios are a bit better. here is one avaiable from online store called Evans. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/falcon/womens-storm-2011-hybrid-bike-ec027731 Check out their other Hybrid bikes, and sales offers. they delvier to your door, and most likely have a store somewhere near you where you can test ride? Dont go blowing budget on a dedicated all singing all dancing machine, unless you and your dog are ready - other wise it will be money wasted; full suspension bikes on a budget are the weight of a tiny planet!! - your dogs wont love you for it. @Claire - out front is best, but make sure if you do it from the side then springers/ similiar are used, ride within your and the dogs limits, small steps only - its learning time for the two of you, constantly do a risk assesssment, on you, the dog, the bike, the route, other users on the route, time, distance and have back out plans.... the "what if something goes wrong"? Plan for the worst, and the rest is best! Easy Riding Boondog thanks time to start saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani'smum Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ok gonna jump on this again, @Nix - firstly i would recommend something Hybrid, thats suitbale for road and basic singletack trails: thinner tyres and also ratios are a bit better. here is one avaiable from online store called Evans. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/falcon/womens-storm-2011-hybrid-bike-ec027731 Check out their other Hybrid bikes, and sales offers. they delvier to your door, and most likely have a store somewhere near you where you can test ride? Dont go blowing budget on a dedicated all singing all dancing machine, unless you and your dog are ready - other wise it will be money wasted; full suspension bikes on a budget are the weight of a tiny planet!! - your dogs wont love you for it. @Claire - out front is best, but make sure if you do it from the side then springers/ similiar are used, ride within your and the dogs limits, small steps only - its learning time for the two of you, constantly do a risk assesssment, on you, the dog, the bike, the route, other users on the route, time, distance and have back out plans.... the "what if something goes wrong"? Plan for the worst, and the rest is best! Easy Riding Boondog Thank you.....have seen lots of posts on the Walkydog so will take a look at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttilaVikingsDemon Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 This may be a silly question, but do they ever cross in the front and cause you to be pulled too hard on one side when going from another? Just wondered if anything gets tangled, or rider dismounted:dog3: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boondog Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Yes of course, but Use your brakes to maintain safe distance and of course control, but yes these things do happen, learning to teach them the commands, gee, haw, etc.... Means with practise and repetition and iron will, it will get much better. Regards Boondog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Busted Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 thanks @Anne - do you know where i could get a bike like urs? i dont know where a halfords is around here n dont have a car to go find 1 either This is your nearest i think 36 FOLESHILL ROAD COVENTRY WEST MIDLANDS CV1 4NU 02476 229434 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 This is your nearest i think 36 FOLESHILL ROAD COVENTRY WEST MIDLANDS CV1 4NU 02476 229434 thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow-Kodah-Drako Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Nix don't forget cycle helmat, knee & elbow pads, i'l be wearing mine when we start with our bikes & scooter i just know going to fall off quite a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Roberts Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 http://www.bikes2udirect.com/index.html which bike would be best for bikejoring (blaze pulling/running upfront) AND walkydog-ing? (skyla running along side) not at the same time obviously LOL but i need a bike i can do both with but have NO idea which 1 i would need help!? Did you find a bike after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Nix, after speaking to Aaron yesterday about his experience bikejoring versus mine on the scooter, I'd strongly recommend that before you go buying the stuff, you try it out. Aaron is going to have a go on my scooter as I personally think you have a lot more control with a scooter. You are welcome to come up and try out my scooter and then we can attach the lines to my bike and you can make your decision that way. I'd rather do that, than risk you trying bikejoring and Blaze seriously hurting you, him or someone else. @BingBlaze'n'Skyla Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 never did get the bike n just sold my walkydog because i never got a bike lol @Staceybob the only problem i have with trying 1 is im not allowed to take blaze anywhere lol - might be trying it with skyla at camp tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Roberts Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 never did get the bike n just sold my walkydog because i never got a bike lol Thats a shame, I jus bought a cheapish bike from tesco direct. Men's MTB with Front suspension,front disc brake and a seat which is harder than a house brick lol for £125. Well I say "I" bought it, my mrs got it for my bday which isnt til monday and I convinced her to let me "test ride" it hahaaa I took Nico out last night when it was lovely and cool and I think he loved it. I started slowly as I only have a normal lead at the moment and he was challenging to say the least lol but after 5-10 mins we both got the hang of it. I cant wait to take him out again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 never did get the bike n just sold my walkydog because i never got a bike lol @Staceybob the only problem i have with trying 1 is im not allowed to take blaze anywhere lol - might be trying it with skyla at camp tho Lol, why don't you tell your mum it'd be really good for him? Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Lol, why don't you tell your mum it'd be really good for him? Stacey xxx i have n we both know he would love it need to work on her abit more i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demondave73 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 snowy spat me off the bike a few times when i first got him when i do eventually get another im getting elbow wrist knee and shin gaurds and a full face helmet lol get them from sports direct quite cheap and on the bike question if you say you are getting it for work you can get a dicount from the goverment if yo work so far from where you live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchybold Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Ask for a Mountain bike on freecycle, that way it costs you nothing to find what does or doesn't work, though steer clear of the barbie bikes !lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demondave73 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 i have a carrera moutain race bike at the moment hydrolic disc brakes front and back also have it on road tyres but not a good idea in the wet and mud got it in the sale at halffords great bike for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demondave73 Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 maybe the reason ive been spat off the bike so much is that i have snowy attached to me and not the bike lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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