siberian_wolf Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Ive just had a thought, seen this walkydog thing a few times now and have been looking for a bike antenna for when I start bike joring with the boy and its just occured to me, that maybe the walkydog could be used as one. Anyone else thought of this or maybe even tried to have this at the front of the bike instead of under the saddle? Here is the walky dog - http://www.innerwolf.co.uk/gbu0-prodshow/Walky_Dog.html I know it wouldn't do exaclty the same as the antenna does but just wondering if you could clip the lead end to the start of your ganglines using a karabina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Interesting thought there Amy - but without seeing a better pic of the attachment its hard to tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I think Anne or Rose use one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 here ya go alex, there's a better photos here http://thepamperedpetmart.com/page/TPPM/PROD/TPPE/WD-SS-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Cheers Amy - I cant see there being a problem with where you want to attach it. Only concern would be is that clip going to be strong enough to take the pulling from your boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 if you try it let me know how it goes please x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice and Cripton Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'd be too scared to have one on the back, what if the dog spins round >> around you go too >> maybe im just being silly but i prefer the one on the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I wouldnt have one to attach at the back tania, was thinking of having it at the front. When I start bikejoring Im only planning of having one at a time mainly as I think one pulling me on two wheels is going to be scary enough without the thought of having two or more! I plan on getting a rig at some point aswell so I can take them out all together aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice and Cripton Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Gotcha >> your thought exactly, when little Alaski was pulling along i got freaked lol Its very exciting tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnmw1208 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 There's a video on this site if you want to take a look http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=12526 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Im not that up on bike joring.....but my concern would be is the line going to attatch to that fitting too high up? If it's not the right height will put stress on the dogs joints and back etc....it looks like a fairly solid fitting, am i right or does it have give? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 good point lucy. I think it is very sturdy and doesnt have give there so maybe it may not be such good idea as would prob need it very close to the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hi Amy ,it wouldnt be any good as the walkydog is solid with a bit rope at the end and to be honest the anntena is only used to keep the ropes away from the wheel you dont attach your lines to that either they will be attached to the headstock of the bike ,instead of the anntena some people attach a bit of plastic pipe to their lines just enough so that the lines dont get caught in the wheel I will try and find a pic somewhere The anntena holding the line away from the wheel Lines attached to headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I thought about this a while ago and the main problem I could see would be the size of the clamp i.e. will it attach to the front of my bike. There is give in it, as the attachment is sprung loaded but not sure how strong it would be. However if the leash part can be shortened and after a couple of minor adjustments you could attach it to the handlebars and use it to keep the gang line of the front wheels. Would need to get hold of one and have a play to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 This is similar to what I use, http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2109/2070839113_f3b5c5e798.jpg Basically just a piece of plumbers pipe fromany DIY store just make sure is long enough to pass the wheel and the internal bore is big enough for your gang line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakistorti Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 i personally wouldnt use the walky dog at the front of a bike, i have went through 2 of them just by using it at the side,because of the pulling power of mine the attachment eventually pops out and you have the possibility of a loose dog on your hands not worth the risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I used the walky dog and it isn't strong enough for bikejoring. It is held together by a spring and a knot...if the knot comes loss of goes our dog. We are actually looking for safer way to bikejore...if I come across anything I will let you know. I know there is a company in the Uk that make rigs and have added a steel bikjore attachment to their products. I cannot find site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi Amy ,it wouldnt be any good as the walkydog is solid with a bit rope at the end and to be honest the anntena is only used to keep the ropes away from the wheel you dont attach your lines to that either they will be attached to the headstock of the bike ,instead of the anntena some people attach a bit of plastic pipe to their lines just enough so that the lines dont get caught in the wheel I will try and find a pic somewhere The anntena holding the line away from the wheel Lines attached to headstock Thanks anne, pipe is no problem to get hold off Will look at some of that. The only reason i was thinking about it was like you said I dont want the lines getting caught up in the wheel if they go slack (with the way my 3 go I hightly doubt that, lol, but you never know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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