Can this carrier be used on a bicycle? I do not find the carriers for bicycles safe enough...and I saw this and it perfect.
927473
I suppose it could but you would definitely need a rack under it. Although it is very sturdy I don't believe it would support a dog without as support under it.
927474
You would need a pretty wide base to secure it on, but you could use it on a bike. It would have to be in the back though, not on the handlebars.
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Hi Addie, I think it can be used on bicycle IF the luggage rack is big enough and stable enough. The carrier has a solid ground plate but the fixing system is based on the hook/straps at all 4 corners and on a bike you haven't that much possibilities to fix stuff.
927476
My guess is that it might be kind of large for a bicycle. It is about 12 inches wide.
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If you have a large enough rack on your bicycle, it can. But it's made really well, and is also a bit heavy for a bicycle. On a motorcycle it works great. I just strap it to the passenger part of my seat. My little dog is a nine pound Pomchi, so he has plenty of room in it. Most of the time he peeks out through the top to watch everything. Even when we finish riding he is in no hurry to get out. The tether inside hooks to his collar so I don't worry about him falling out while on the bike. So, if you have a big enough bicycle rack and a small enough dog, and, don't mind the extra weight, it should work for you. But it's really made for motorcycles, and scooters with a luggage rack.Hope that helps.Rob. If you have a large enough rack on your bicycle, it can. But it's made really well, and is also a bit heavy for a bicycle. On a motorcycle it works great. I just strap it to the passenger part of my seat. My little dog is a nine pound Pomchi, so he has plenty of room in it. Most of the time he peeks out through the top to watch everything. Even when we finish riding he is in no hurry to get out. The tether inside hooks to his collar so I don't worry about him falling out while on the bike. So, if you have a big enough bicycle rack and a small enough dog, and, don't mind the extra weight, it... » Read More If you have a large enough rack on your bicycle, it can. But it's made really well, and is also a bit heavy for a bicycle. On a motorcycle it works great. I just strap it to the passenger part of my seat. My little dog is a nine pound Pomchi, so he has plenty of room in it. Most of the time he peeks out through the top to watch everything. Even when we finish riding he is in no hurry to get out. The tether inside hooks to his collar so I don't worry about him falling out while on the bike. So, if you have a big enough bicycle rack and a small enough dog, and, don't mind the extra weight, it should work for you. But it's really made for motorcycles, and scooters with a luggage rack.Hope that helps.Rob. « Show Less
927478
The carrier is large... If the bike rack is large enough to support it is the question... We had to connect a small board across our scooter rack so the carrier didn't shift and slide to the side. This solved the problem for us, and we use it quite often.
927479
I am not sure how it would work on a bicycle. It might be too big. There are 4 strap that attach to our luggage rack on bike.
927480
I will say it is very safe but may be too big for a bicycle. It is perfect for on top of our motorcycle luggage rack.
927481
I don't know. We use it on a motorcycle. I'm assuming if you have a place to put it just might be able to secure it but not for sure.
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When I have used the carrier it had ample space to carry two adult bikes, a kid's bike, and another smaller bike with training wheels. I would think it is wide enough to accomodate your needs.
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Well you are encountering the same problem I had with my Diamondback 29er. There is no way to attach the carrier to the frame because there are no bosses on the frame. I did not want to drill the frame because it may compromiise the strengh of the frame. You could call Diamondback and ask. Topeak offers another carrier which Amazon carries for bikes with this concern.
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I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5 minutes. I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5... » Read More I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5 minutes. « Show Less
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This carrier works best for bikes that use a round type of tube that goes between the seat and headstock, and also works best if that tube is parallel with the ground so you can find the balance point which allows the rack to support the load without the bike wanted to slide one way or another. If the load is balanced the clamp acts more to keep the load "located" rather than keeping the bike from sliding which is what it has to do if the top frame tube is sloped. That said, I've purchase one of those bars that stretch between the headstock and seat post to be able to carrier a women's step through type of bike and that works well but does require a little extra effort. I also find that using a bungee cord over the crank and anchoring the ends to the hitch safety chain loops steadies the bike nicely.
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It absolutely should not do that and it is dangerous (potentially deadly) to rely only on that strap. Is your rack properly mounted? It almost sounds like the front of it is not anchored to your bike frame. If you are unsure, please, PLEASE take your bike to a bike shop/mechanic before you ride with a child in there.
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This basket is designed to be mounted on a rack. If you wanted to use it on your handlebars you would have make your own mount. You'd probably be better off looking for another basket, one made to mount on handlebars.
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It has worked great for Me. I do not use it for mountatin use though. It is on my commuter bike. It definitely seems to be well built.
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Yes you can, I returned this carrier and bought a much better quality Yakima carrier. It is heavy duty and carries 4 bikes. Think it's worth the extra $$.
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Not sure about bike carriers. I am using mine with Malone Kayak carriers and it works fine, just need to make sure they are tighten down well.
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I have not used it for bicycling. But it is my daily commuter. I'm inclined to think it would work very well. Between the shoulder straps waist strap and chest strap you can put it anywhere you want it and it will stay put. I think any or all of those straps can be removed if you don't care to use them. Also a little narrower than some packs, so I think the aerodynamics would be pretty good for biking. Beware its not a very large pack, to make sure its the size you want. It's exactly what I was looking
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I just bought one today to fit two women's bikes. I got one on (a Trek Cruiser) but don't think I can carry two with it. I drove 22 highway miles and had no problem.
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Looks like some confusion... I purchased a bicycle trailer, not a bicycle. The trailer is great so far, not sure yet on any long distance hauling.
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If your bicycle has a basket, you can attach it with the clip that comes on the can;but I would suggest clipping it to your clothing. It would be easier to get to. I clip mine to my pants when I am walking my little dog and it has worked against a pitt bull.
99895
Im pretty sure it would work just fine. The arm applies presure downward on the track, and also keeps it from tipping side to side, I don't see why it wouldn't work. BTW its the best bike carrier I have ever used. Love it.
929377
Probably not. The carrier is loose and wobbles too much, so double the possibility of impact and stress on bike and spare tire.
988409
If you visit the Ibera website or youtube and look at their corporate videos, they recomend you do not use it with the seatpost mounted rack. this is due to the weight capacity for which both the rack and the pannier are rated.