I want a bag to put my 7-lb chihuahua in while riding my bike. Has anyone used this with a bike? How secure is it on the front of the bike?
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The zippers do not hold. There is no way to secure it closed, so if the dog pushes on it at all it opens even if they aren't trying to escape. I took mine into a restaurant, with my 7# Chorkie who wasn't tethered but the bag was zipped. I set the bag down my mom for just a minute. Next thing I know she is by my feet at the buffet bar. So no, I wouldn't consider it to be safe for a bike (motorized or pedal).
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I would NEVER purchase anything from petego....there zippers literally disintegrate and they have NO customer service...their response to me while traveling with my dog and 4 ZIPPERS broke was...oh well..we'll give you 20% off next purchase...literally the bag fell apart after 3 uses!!
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I've had no issues with the zippers on my carrier. It works great on a bike! You will need the bike attachment accessory, which I attach to my rear bike rack. I turn it sideways and leave the vent holes off both sides, clip the leash attachment to my dog's collar and off we go. My dog LOVES it. He weighs about 10 pounds and he's discovered that he can do a quick turnaround inside. When we ride by other dogs he always has to give them a bark - I think it's just to make sure the other dogs see him and get jealous!
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Hi Suzanne - The bag (the one I have) has two sturdy Velcro straps that go from side to side around the sissy bar. You can also tie off the back side of the bag to your luggage rack or shock mounts with some small straps. I'm really not sure if it would work on the handlebar because of the cables and controls. I imagine you could crisscross the straps to secure it, but I suspect it could cause you a problem (as in safety) unless you can really secure it well and keep it from binding anything up. If it's on the handlebars, it's going to catch a fair amount of wind. If you have a luggage rack without a sissy bar, you could probably secure it without any problems. Hi Suzanne - The bag (the one I have) has two sturdy Velcro straps that go from side to side around the sissy bar. You can also tie off the back side of the bag to your luggage rack or shock mounts with some small straps. I'm really not sure if it would work on the handlebar because of the cables and controls. I imagine you could crisscross the straps to secure it, but I suspect it could cause you a problem (as in safety) unless you can really secure it well and keep it from binding anything up. If it's on the handlebars, it's going to catch a fair amount of wind. If you have a luggage rack... » Read More Hi Suzanne - The bag (the one I have) has two sturdy Velcro straps that go from side to side around the sissy bar. You can also tie off the back side of the bag to your luggage rack or shock mounts with some small straps. I'm really not sure if it would work on the handlebar because of the cables and controls. I imagine you could crisscross the straps to secure it, but I suspect it could cause you a problem (as in safety) unless you can really secure it well and keep it from binding anything up. If it's on the handlebars, it's going to catch a fair amount of wind. If you have a luggage rack without a sissy bar, you could probably secure it without any problems. « Show Less
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I don't own a bicycle so I cannot really tell sorry. But there is a hole you can strap in a basket if you bike with your dog.
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If the pet isn't too heavy and does not move around a lot in the carrier most likely you coulduse the backpack feature. Would depend on the bike also; if it has dropped handlebars there wouldbe stress on your back from the weight (again, depends on weight of your pet).
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No, I think it's too big. If you attach it to the handle bars the bag will hit your front wheel. This bag is tall, I don't think it would work.
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I don't thing so l buckling and unbuckling a belt would. . of course there are to buckles on ech side and the claw hooks with bungycords ujnder the sedse to hold them down and close the sides of the bike. cook and unhook too . me I use small suitcase locks to lock the main compartments . and just leave them on my bike. and hope no one will take the time to steal them. so fare no one has in all the years I have used these kind of bags . hope I was helpful keith
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Never had a problem, I carry my 4 chihuahuas in it and it is very steady, smooth ride for them as well, love it.
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We live in the mountains, so it is cooler here. but the Tbag has lots of vents and I would not think it would be a problem as long as the pet was not left in the bag. There are vents for air on both sides and top, it is a super nice bag and we love ours!
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I put the bag over my handle bars, zipper side facing me so I can get into it while riding. There are adjustable straps so you can tighten it and it doesn't move around. I really like the bag!
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If the pet isn't too heavy and does not move around a lot in the carrier most likely you could use the backpack feature. Would depend on the bike also; if it has dropped handlebars there would be stress on your back from the weight (again, depends on weight of your pet).
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Its a good quality bag. I have mine strapped to my mountain bike and that has taken a lot of abuse. Recommend.
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It would be a tight fit at best. I'm putting a 5 LB Chihuahua in it and it's roomy for her. I tried putting my 15 lb Chihuahua mix in and she's significantly bigger than the bag. Unless your dog's going to curl up really small, about half of him will be above the top of the bag when he's sitting up.
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There is a small shock cord at the bottom that can be wrapped around the bike frame. Also, they would not flop much since the side against the bike frame is the thick outside part of the bag...just unfolded. This gives the panniers some stiffness.
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i suggest mounting in backseat. i like having my 5.5 lb min pin in the front - but concerned about air bags deploying even with her buckled in -- not risking it.. i say move the dog and seat to backseat.. mine loves it because it actually sits up higher than the front seat. :)
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I carry a ton of groceries in mine and its fine. I load it so full but I also bunjee it down. In my opinion it isn't big enough or deep enough to safetly transport a pup.
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Best bet is to fold up chain/measure it and compare to advertised size of bag. My personal preference for carrying that type of stuff is to put in larger back on rack on back of bike. I use this bag for carrying wallet, cell phone, power bars, & other such stuff -- I love the bag for this type of use, it fits great on the bike and I have a bottle rack on the crossbar below -- plenty of clearance.
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I think it would be pretty tight for an 18#, because our mini schnauzer is 12# now and she has to really curl up in it and because I reinforced it, I can still bike with her, but it does tend now to sag. I am now going to get a bike trailer to pull her in so she can have more room. She does still love her back pack, and jumps in it when she sees it, and doesn't want to get out.