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Quote Originally Posted by TrekJeni View Post
Elk -
It sounds like you've done your homework. I use the K-9 Cruiser attachment IF I'm going to the paved trail and nothing if we go mountain biking. My Weimaraner has her RN, CD, and 2/3rds CDX along with her CGC, JH, NSD, and NRD so her obed isn't an issue (and sounds like it won't be for you either). Us Weimaraner people frequently "road" our dogs especially getting them ready for hunting season. I'm also an AKC hunt test and field trial judge.

I have to put a plug out ther for the K9 Cruiser. I had both of my Weims hooked to the K9 Cruiser a couple of years ago and a squirrel darted out in front of us. The squirrel cocaine was too much for my well behaved obed/hunting titled dogs and they collectively tried to go in the direction of the squirrel. With the K9 Cruiser's low center of gravity, all that happened was the dogs managed to move my rear wheel a few inches to the right as there was enough forward momentum to correct the behavior without crashing me! The bike NEVER started to lean or tilt. I was so impressed.

Robin's road speeds easily reach 18mph (I didn't have her attached as it was a crappy day and no one was on the 8 mile paved loop) but like you said, I prefered to just run her at a trot. Just last weekend, she did about 15 miles on the mountain bike trails and the girl will be celebrating her tenth birthday in three months!

Be careful running, troting, or pacing on hard surfaces at first until she toughens up her pads. Teach her to drink out of your water bottle or a camelbak as it's easier than carrying extra water just for him/her. Everything else you probably know.

BIKE STUFF -
I accidentally woke the BF typing in bed (he's still sleeping as it's 6:30 am on a Sunday) and he wanted to know who I was writing. I told him about your issues on the bike and as a Trek dealer himself, he said the 7000 would more than likely be fine once you find the right saddle.
Jen
Forst of all, i am SO happy to hear about your Robin being in such good shape...may she go another thousand miles..
My collie, Maudie is only 2 years old and I want to keep her young!!! (SHe's a recent adition to the pack, training for Delta Society TD certification & her CD now. Has been herding tested and has a TT from the GSD club------and we thought bikespeak was complicated!!!)
I bought the walkydog from sitstay...but yours is a hearty recommendations and I will look at the K9 Cruiser.
I use a "cool pooch" bottle..the thing with the cone on the top for the dog and a straw for me....my dogs love it.

Someone mentioned tincture of ben....??? for the untoughened pads...??

Thanks for waking your DH... .... I WANT the 7000 to work;it feels like a really fun challenge--- the Pure is a SAFE bet, a little sluggish.

Knot,
Thank you. I have been reading your Brooks posts...you got ME intrigued!!! ANd I'm headed for the paper...
Is there a way to narrow your choice based on your body type? I have a round large butt (many would call it fat...and it is....I think its cute....) and a pretty fleshy frontal area... I'm 5"4 and weigh 185 currently.
I have padding... do I want more or less on the seat?!


COlor is CRITICAL!! Both of the bikes in my yard right now have british tan saddles on creamy bodies and its a winning combo....

thanks!!!
elk