Yeah! Joanna is a real shredder. She put's in a lot of KM's loaded touring - sometimes pulling a trailer with her dog. Edmonton is a fairly flat city so only occasional short climbs not to mention the gearing was fairly low for comfortable spinning since the bike was meant to haul a good amount.
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 12:48:33 AM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > Ok wait wait wait, let's back up here. Your friend borrowed your bike for > the summer and carried a 40-45 lbs. dog 40-50km at a time and it was a > fixie?? That's badass. > > On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:24:40 AM UTC-7 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > >> I personally found that the Clydesdale fork was not substantially better >> than a robust rack on a low trail fork. I had purchased it with the >> intention of groceries, wood shop materials, and eventually a puppy. My >> experience is that much over 40lbs it feels no less better than a on my >> demi-porteur on my romanceur. I hauled all sorts of silly things on it, but >> in general felt like it wasn't an improvement enough to justify an entire >> bike build around. I will eventually get a trailer. >> >> In terms of the puppy - (i am sad i dont have pics) but I tried training >> my puppy to ride in the basket. It was OK, but she's a real rubber necker >> when it comes to squirrels and birds. Her movements would cause quite a bit >> of wobble. I stopped trying at about 40lbs (shes 80 lbs now...) out of >> fear for both of our safety. haha >> >> On the other hand I borrowed my bike to a friend with a dog for a summer >> she rode it everywhere. lupin is about 40-45lbs and super chill and would >> just lay down in the large basket and quite liked being more close to >> Joanna than riding in a trailer. It worked really well for her. It was >> single speed, fixed gear with a front V brake. No touring - but she'd do >> 40-50km day trips with no issues. >> >> On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:50:04 PM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> That is one fluffy puppy and I love it! >>> >>> I realized I had some photo evidence of wieldy loads I have carried this >>> year, including a 1940's sewing machine and a wine cabinet. I obtained a >>> stout porter rack in a trade last winter, and I have been putting it >>> through its paces. I have seen the behavior of a bike with a large, high, >>> front load, >>> and in this way, the lower platform of the Clydesdale seems beneficial, >>> especially if the load in question is a dog. However, I also wonder how the >>> Clydesdale fork feels when it is unloaded, although I can't imagine that >>> it would be much different from the original fork, if most of the original >>> dimensions are retained. I guess I will find out soon enough if my >>> curiosity will outweigh my good reason. >>> >>> An image of Rollo on a tagalong bike just popped into my head, and that >>> would be quite a sight to behold. Maybe one day! >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Lukas >>> >>> [image: IMG_1459.JPG][image: IMG_4208.JPG] >>> On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 10:56:52 AM UTC-6 maxcr wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts, figuring out a way to bike >>>> with my dog is something I’ve been thinking about for some time but there >>>> is no easy answer for a bigger dog! >>>> >>>> >>>> Jason, I agree that the Atlantis is a better candidate not just because >>>> of the weight but because of the brakes: canti vs side pull. My fear is >>>> that the steering would be too heavy with the 45 pounds up front. >>>> >>>> >>>> J, Ray, I already tried the burley trailer, but the heat wasn’t great >>>> for my fluffy pup and to be honest, he kept trying to jump off. He did it >>>> once and that was the end of that experiment for me. >>>> >>>> >>>> Joe, that’s awesome! I wish my dog would like the trailer, it wasn’t a >>>> weight issue, but more a safety one. Perhaps I can try again now that he’s >>>> getting to adulthood and calming down. >>>> >>>> >>>> Drew, that Rosco Bubbe is dreamy, love your setup. >>>> >>>> >>>> As for the electric assist, I had a Copenhagen wheel on the Atlantis >>>> paired with a basket rack and a huge Wald basket for a bit but didn’t like >>>> the extra weight in the back when the battery ran out (or carrying that >>>> bike down the stairs wasn’t fun) or the way the steering felt with the >>>> basket fully loaded (not with the dog). >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks for sharing the dog photo Lukas, that’s exactly what I was >>>> imagining, but agree that getting the dog onto the basket is a different >>>> question. My dog is similar sized (see below) >>>> >>>> >>>> Laing, that setup is just perfect! >>>> >>>> >>>> There seems to be consensus that even with the Clydesdale fork, >>>> steering will suffer when loading the front of the bike - that's a non >>>> starter for me. Perhaps the answer is to get one of those Dutch bike with >>>> a >>>> front wagon built in and some electric assist. I think just like Lukas, >>>> I’m >>>> trying to justify why a Clydesdale fork would make sense in my life, when >>>> what I need is something different. >>>> >>>> >>>> Best >>>> >>>> Max >>>> >>>> Early basket practice: >>>> >>>> [image: IMG_2677.jpg] >>>> >>>> Failed trailer experiment: >>>> >>>> [image: IMG_DE895CC17653-1.jpeg] >>>> >>>> Rollo a few months ago, he may be a bit bigger today: >>>> >>>> [image: Rollo.jpeg] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, April 18, 2022 at 11:04:14 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Max, >>>>> >>>>> I have been having similar thoughts lately, and I spend my time >>>>> imagining the things I could carry with a Clydesdale fork (or trying to >>>>> imagine something I couldn't carry) (Also, if I need to think of things >>>>> to >>>>> carry, do I really need the fork? It almost feels like trying to justify >>>>> owning a pickup truck to work at the mall.) >>>>> >>>>> As my dog gets older, I would really enjoy the ability to take him >>>>> along on some new adventures. He weighs about 40 pounds, which sounds >>>>> reasonable, but I would be nervous about his weight shifting if he gets >>>>> wormy. I guess getting the fork onto a bike and getting my dog onto the >>>>> fork are two different issues with very different solutions. >>>>> >>>>> Here is a visual proof from an Instagram post (@short.man.syndrome, >>>>> currently), with a medium-large Aussie in a Clydesdale-supported bucket. >>>>> Doggy seems happy, so I think it could certainly work. >>>>> >>>>> Good luck! >>>>> >>>>> Lukas >>>>> >>>>> [image: Screen Shot 2022-04-18 at 8.45.51 AM.png] >>>>> On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 4:25:29 PM UTC-6 Drw wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have a Riv Rosco Mtn Mixte with a clydesdale fork. The combo is >>>>>> really awesome and I highly recommend the fork. That said, steering is >>>>>> very >>>>>> diminished above 40ish lbs. This might be less of an issue on the 1 1/8 >>>>>> versions, but it's pretty hard to maneuver with that kind of weight up >>>>>> front. >>>>>> [image: IMG_6491.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 2:57:39 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Looking at the construction I’d say it should safely hold well over >>>>>>> 65 lbs although my pup is about reaching the max size that can >>>>>>> comfortably >>>>>>> fit in there. I’d say it’s designed for medium sized dogs and a full >>>>>>> size >>>>>>> Labrador is about as big as you’d want to ride in there. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Joe >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Apr 17, 2022, at 9:53 AM, Ray Varella <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Burley makes a dog trailer! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> That’s great. >>>>>>> What is the weight limit? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ray >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 7:58:11 AM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Here’s how I carry my 65 lb dog. Burley dog trailer! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Joe >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [image: image] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Apr 17, 2022, at 7:27 AM, [email protected] wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I *really* want a Clydesdale fork. I had a bike in mind to put it >>>>>>>> on, but now that they’re right in front of me, I can’t decide which to >>>>>>>> buy. >>>>>>>> I can only afford one. My current bike has a 1” steerer (Klunker >>>>>>>> bike). But >>>>>>>> it’s an expensive enough purchase that maybe it makes more sense to >>>>>>>> get the >>>>>>>> 1 1/8” for more applications, and get a different bike… >>>>>>>> I wouldn’t put it on my Atlantis personally because I think it >>>>>>>> would be too heavy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Apr 16, 2022, at 21:58, J Imler <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Max, I have a Clydesdale fork and a 10lb dog. It's perfect. >>>>>>>> 45lbs would necessitate an electric assist in my opinion if you want >>>>>>>> to go >>>>>>>> for distance. Otherwise, around the block a couple of times is likely. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 6:09:22 PM UTC-7 maxcr wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Bunch, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm having some crazy thoughts ... thinking of outfitting my Sam >>>>>>>>> or my Atlantis with a Clydesale Fork to carry my 45 pound dog. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Two question to the group: 1) Will the Clydesdale fork work with >>>>>>>>> either the Sam or the Atlantis? 2) Am I crazy to try to carry a 45 >>>>>>>>> pound >>>>>>>>> dog on a bike? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks for your thoughts. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Max >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ea40b7b5-7779-4148-9857-30cb2a47a1f9n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ea40b7b5-7779-4148-9857-30cb2a47a1f9n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/F952098A-BB67-4591-84DF-CAA1FDDE1A1D%40gmail.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/F952098A-BB67-4591-84DF-CAA1FDDE1A1D%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d536948f-dcbc-4314-aabf-faf98db6adc3n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d536948f-dcbc-4314-aabf-faf98db6adc3n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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