I see if you order the bike rack it takes care of any sag. So, for that person that has the 15lb dog and loves this product I ask if you could add another 5 lb dog to the basket. And, would you? I have 2 dogs; 1 is 15lbs and the other 5lbs. They dont...
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I braced my pet basket with a front carrier and a piece of timber which would handle the load you described. However, I would be worried about the bike stability and riding safely, particularly if the dogs moved around a little. I think I'd prefer an arrangement mounted to the rear carrier for improved balance.
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The basket sits across the rack but doesn't stick out so far as to get in the way on either side. Spring-loaded grips hold it firmly in place. I've had mine for quite a number of months and have had no issues with it at all. I think the response from Philip describes a different rack.
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Bonnie, I got the stainless steel rack offered on Amazon actually. My brother-in-law builds bikes and he is going to put both the rack and the basket on for my sister this weekend. I'll be glad to ask him and email you back Monday or Tuesday. Dino not sure you can see all the answers since you tried to help Bonnie, thanks for the tip below. Since I don't know if the rack I purchased is singular or double tubing... I guess I'll find out this weekend if it works well. Denise in Land O Lakes, FL (I can be reached at czgringo@aol.com)
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You need a hitch adaptor becase it does not come with adaptor. My bike does not have rack but even if there is one I believe there is room for hitch adaptor. If you plan to use it for pets, be prepared to add side panels because parts of pet body can easily get caught by the wheels without side panels. Good enough for small pets. It was too small for my 90 lbs. retriever.
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We have 4 bike on ours and it is not to bad. Our bikes are light. It would depend on how you hang them.
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Yes. However, be aware that when the rack is loaded, with more than 2 or 3 bikes, it may not be easy to get the rack up and down with only one person. I emailed Allen about this question, and, technically, the rack is not designed to swing up and down 'fully loaded'. I've done it successfully with 3 or 4 bikes ... but needed help and struggled a bit getting the pin back in after swinging the rack back up. All told, this is an excellent rack and while you may like the more expensive ones for some reason, they all basically work the same. And the quality of this product (and the responsiveness of their customer service) is great. Yes. However, be aware that when the rack is loaded, with more than 2 or 3 bikes, it may not be easy to get the rack up and down with only one person. I emailed Allen about this question, and, technically, the rack is not designed to swing up and down 'fully loaded'. I've done it successfully with 3 or 4 bikes ... but needed help and struggled a bit getting the pin back in after swinging the rack back up. All told, this is an excellent rack and while you may like the more expensive ones for some reason, they all basically work the same. And the quality of this product (and the... » Read More Yes. However, be aware that when the rack is loaded, with more than 2 or 3 bikes, it may not be easy to get the rack up and down with only one person. I emailed Allen about this question, and, technically, the rack is not designed to swing up and down 'fully loaded'. I've done it successfully with 3 or 4 bikes ... but needed help and struggled a bit getting the pin back in after swinging the rack back up. All told, this is an excellent rack and while you may like the more expensive ones for some reason, they all basically work the same. And the quality of this product (and the responsiveness of their customer service) is great. « Show Less
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Your dog might find it to be a slightly shaky ride. I think it will hold if you fasten the basket properly though. I have traveled with some pretty heavy groceries, but it does throw my balance a bit.
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My girl is 6 pounds and she has quite a bit of room. Not sure but I think this may be a little snug for a 15 pound dog. I would double check on the return policy. You can always try it out and see if you can handle 15 pounds plus on your handlebars. I love mine - so much fun with my little one enjoying a bide ride with me. I've also used it as a car seat.
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might be tough -- unless you had two. it's really best for one dog... Two dogs may be too close to the bike to work right.
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There are always was of attaching a basket, this comes with a lot of hardware options, usually it all just fits together, sometimes I needed to bend some of this hardware to make it fit and sometimes I needed to provide my own bolts to match the nut/treads already on the frame near the rear axle or near the seat post... I have installed this type of basket on more than 8 bikes...
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The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that helps, but not optimistic ! The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that... » Read More The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that helps, but not optimistic ! « Show Less
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The pet carrier we purchased has worked well for us. Our dog is 20 lbs.and we could have used a bigger one, but it works. We ride a trike and it straps on th carrier rack real good. We wish we could have gotten any colorbut black it is to hot.
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Hello Jill! Did you end up purchasing this product? I too have a 45-50 lb dog and would love to purchase this for her. However, in the previous answers the people who were kind enough to answer seemed to miss the fact that their dogs were roughly double the size of our dogs and because it fit their 80-100 pound dogs doesn't mean it will fit ours. I'd love to hear whether it worked or not if you purchased it!
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I am noticing as she gets heavier it is starting to sag more even unopened. Have thought of reinforcing it with something. I don't think it would hold a 22# dog as it said it would. I think to extend it, it might help to close the extra zipper which gives it a little more room. Still happy with it and she loves it. She weighs about 10# now. Think it would work great for a tiny breed. She is a 4 mo. mini schnauzer.
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Anymore than 12-15lbs and it will start whipping around. There is no bracing for the legs coming up from the fork boss to the basket. Very light weight legs and mounting brackets to handlebars. I have had 30lbs in it, but that is an unwanted adventure. Any one that would put a 33lb dog in this basket, is a little crazy. You need an 159 basket for that. This is made for a light picnic, that is all.
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If it were me I would try it first without. You can always get one later. However if the seller allows returns and covers shipping... Why not get it? This rack is really strong and may hold it on one tine if it is strapped down well. Another idea is to hook one part of the bike on a tine and tie the other end to a tine. I hope this helps.
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I have a folding bike with small diameter wheels so the weight is down lower and because of that I don't need two for balance but if you have a typical full size wheel then a basket load could throw you off if you are not sitting on the seat. Also if you have big feet like myself than the basket needs to be back more that even creates a bigger imbalance. I carry a 10 1/2 pound dog in each basket so it balances out nicely but on occasion I may have only one and it works fine but that is because of low center of gravity because of the small wheels. Going at a moderate pace with larger wheels and a high rack should not be a problem either. I have a folding bike with small diameter wheels so the weight is down lower and because of that I don't need two for balance but if you have a typical full size wheel then a basket load could throw you off if you are not sitting on the seat. Also if you have big feet like myself than the basket needs to be back more that even creates a bigger imbalance. I carry a 10 1/2 pound dog in each basket so it balances out nicely but on occasion I may have only one and it works fine but that is because of low center of gravity because of the small wheels. Going at a moderate pace with larger wheels... » Read More I have a folding bike with small diameter wheels so the weight is down lower and because of that I don't need two for balance but if you have a typical full size wheel then a basket load could throw you off if you are not sitting on the seat. Also if you have big feet like myself than the basket needs to be back more that even creates a bigger imbalance. I carry a 10 1/2 pound dog in each basket so it balances out nicely but on occasion I may have only one and it works fine but that is because of low center of gravity because of the small wheels. Going at a moderate pace with larger wheels and a high rack should not be a problem either. « Show Less