Trek flatbar dog basket

[vickster]

A couple of friends of mine are looking at these on C2W as my suggestions (best Evans have for their £600 budget) and have asked me if it can take a basket on the front for a 7kg mini pooch to sit in. Anyone know?

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-fx-3-2019-hybrid-bike-EV311944

 

[Spiderweb]

I’m not sure an ordinary handlebar mount basket would be suitable for even a small dog?
I think I would utilise the fork mounting points and go for a porteur type rack to fix/support a dog carrier/basket.
These Specialized pizza racks look decent.
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/specialized_pizza_rack_2019-ID_73270?sv_source=google&sv_medium=cpc&sv_campaign=[campaign_name]&sv_term=[keyword]&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1pblBRDSARIsACfUG11bMDqVXyQRPgLsnTz7Kyz5eN3pI-ImRekiwaOFuqd1Ulf0ihyDMkQaAq-sEALw_wcB

 

[Pale Rider]

I was thinking something using the fork mounts might be best.

This clip on basket has a weight limit of 5kg, which when I was looking at handlebar luggage seemed quite common.

The Brompton luggage block is rated at 10kg, so it might be possible to find a clip on with sufficient rating for the Trek.

Exceeding the limit by a little now and again probably doesn't matter, but to do so routinely with a live animal isn't very responsible.

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Topeak-Front-Basket-with-Mount_89953.htm

 

[mythste]

As above, specialize pizza rack would be my choice. I've got one and it's surprisingly sturdy - and rated up to 15kg if memory serves.

 

[vickster]

Thanks all

 

[alicat]

I think I would put a dog on the back of the bike not the front. I've never seen a child seat over the front forks so I won't want to put a dog there either. The front forks do the turning and take the brunt of most impacts.