Pet-Pilot MAX Dog Bicycle Basket Carrier | 8 Color Options for Your Bike (Silver/Grey)

I found this basket on a list of "The Best Dog Bike Baskets: Safe Bicycle Riding with Dogs" and this basket was listed as #2 (to be honest, I'm not sure why the #1 was listed as #1 - it looks...odd), but this one should have been #1! I'll put the details below my review. I agree with every point they make. My Yorkie is 10 lbs. We previously had the #3 on the list: Snooze Buddy Dog Basket. It was a great basket. I loved it, but I sold my bike and I couldn't detach the basket attachment thingy since it rusted on over ten years. However, I did have a few issues with it - the attachment thingy dug into the basket so much that it was pressed up against my dog, which really limited her space inside the basket, although otherwise, she fit fine. The other thing is that it was not sturdy. It slid from side to side as we rode and as she moved around inside. The biggest consideration when purchasing this basket was finding a sturdy basket, as finding a basket for her size isn't too difficult. With that being said, she has a great amount of room in this basket. She jumped right in when we took it out of the box and she NEVER does that. So that is saying something!! ARTICLE REVIEW (as mentioned): Pet Pilot is a super durable bike basket designed to carry small breed dogs. Working hard to improve pet weight capacity, Pet Pilot partnered with WALD and used their patented mount to develop a new basket fitted with the mount. The results? A bike basket that can safely hold heavier dogs. This is one of the rare and few dog carriers for 25 lb dogs! In fact, some folks even say they’ve managed to use it with dogs as high as 35lbs and have still had great stability. However, once you get to 35lbs, it’s really too much weight to ride around with on your handlebars, so we suggest sticking to 25lbs and under for now. We’re excited about spring though, as Pet Pilot is promising a new model that’s designed to hold much heavier pets! Features: Color is Customizable. Basket comes with 5 different colored inserts that allow you to pick and choose the color or your pooch’s basket based on your mood! Steel Frame & Handlebar Mount. Extremely durable and tough steel mounting system that keeps your dog safe and sound. Mesh Venting. The physical basket features mesh material that acts as a cooling air vent, making sure that your pup doesn’t get overheated. Reflective Siding. This unit’s reflective siding can help keep both you and your booth visible at dusk. Added Pockets. Features mesh pockets to store your water bottle, keys, cell phone, leash, treats, or other necessities! Patented Stability Design. This basket features a unique patented handlebar locking design for increased stability. Can hold dogs up to 20lbs with ease. Easy to Remove. The basket can be taken on and off the handlebar bracket easily, letting you add or remove the basket easily based on your needs. Safety Leash. Features leash attachment inside the basket to keep your dog from jumping out.

Its hard not to give full stars to the first pet basket ive found that will hold my dog's weight! I own a mini dash hound who is getting to be about 6 years old and has had back problems in the past. I feel like this item was very well-made, it's reflective where the color strips are, it has wonderful storage opportunities on the sides with the pockets, it's easy to clean, and when it's not in use you can easily use as a pet bed since it's super well-padded and my cats actually really like sitting in it and sleeping in it and generally just rolling around in it. I do have to say there are some downsides to this basket. First of all this basket does not have a metal bar under it, it actually just hooks into the little mechanism that holds it to your bike. While it is sturdy and I believe it is true to if your dog or cat can sit comfortably in it then it can probably hold their weight I wouldn't recommend this basket to anyone who aims to be doing biking in the mountains or anywhere that's bumpy or over potholes because while it is sturdy it does wiggle a little bit and even though it might not happen there is a kind of a fear that it may snap if given too much pressure. I would recommend this for anyone who's just like riding through a paved park or just around their neighborhood anywhere that's level and well-kept I feel like my dog is really going to enjoy this. Also it said itd take three weeks to arrive here in Florida but it only took four days. It was well packaged in a big box and everything inside was baggied. You will need screw drivers to put it together.

The product is well made and sturdy. I tested the product on a bike ride with one 15 and one 10 pound hand weights in the basket before putting my 23 lbs Maltipoo in the basket. Like the product instructions indicates you have to be mindful of how your pets weight will effect your balance while riding and turning the handle bars. Just enough space in the basket for my dog to set up straight while harnessed to the basket. The additional weight makes for a good cardio workout out and fun ride for your pet. I would not recommend using this in heavy busy traffic area where sudden stops maybe required; more of a leisurely bike ride in a flat landed spacious area with no traffic.

MUST-BUY! We’ve tried a few different options to take our fur-baby on bike rides with us & this one has worked the best for him. He’s a 13 pound mal-shi & we fit this basket on a Trek mountain bike. He loves to cruise with us! It’s well made & easy to install.

I own a mini goldendoodle she is an f1b so on the smaller spectrum of the minis. She is absolutely comfortable in this basket. It is extremely sturdy with a full wire construction and easy to install, if you know how to install a bell on your bike(super simple) you can install the bracket. I love the fact that when not in use it is easily removed for storage. I ride a mountain bike so I was happy to see that this basket fit. Most baskets have a hard time adjusting to the small space betwee the front wheel and the handel bars but as long as your bike meets the required minimum you are in luck. And for everyone asking how much weight can it hold, I assure you it as long as your furbaby fits it will hold. What I did was cut a piece of cardboard to the size of the dimensions of the botom of the basket. She sat on the piece of cardboard with room to spare.

The Pros; Well built and easy to install. The Cons; Very heavy on the front of bike even without the dog, If the dog moves while biking it could easily make you fall. Return policy is terrible. 80% refund plus you pay for return shipping. If you opened and installed the basket you only get 50% refund plus you pay for shipping. So basically forget about returning.

Finally got around to using this. I was a little worried about everyone talking about it being hard to steer but I barely noticed any change in the handling of my bike with my 8lb Shih-Tzu Puppy. Basket didn’t bounce around and was super secure. Leash inside kept him from jumping out. I feel like I could fit a much bigger dog In here as he had plenty of room to move around. Easy to assemble and Pops off in 2 seconds by raising the handle lock. The engineering of it is good in that you know the basket will not fall off with a bump or what not. Be sure to get a set of doggy goggles too. I noticed if I went fast, the wind kinda dried his eyes a bit and he turned away from the wind.

We needed to replace an old worn out bike/pet basket after several years. It was a decent basket but no longer available. I searched all over and looked at many different ones but couldn't find many that looked like it was sturdy and safe. I ordered a couple to try out and they were just junk. Then I found the pet pilot. This is a very well made product. It's very easy to install and very solid and safe once mounted.

Exactly as it was described - easy to use. The product is great but riding with a 22lb dog on the front of your bike when your not the greatest cyclist has proven difficult and somewhat dangerous. I recommend the product for especially with experienced cyclists and smaller dogs.

Easy to put set up and very sturdy.

Very sturdy and well built. Does take a bit getting used to riding with 16 lb dog on front of bike.

Assembly was easy and the basket is very comfortable but there is a major flaw in the mounting. The basket is held on by a metal hook at the top of the mounting bracket which seemed fine at first. Went out on a bike ride with my dog in the basket (10 pound yorkie-poo so not that heavy) and the hook broke off. I was on a flat trail and was not going fast at all. As the hook is the only piece keeping the basket on, the hook breaking off sent the basket and my dog flying and crashed on the ground. Luckily the way the basket landed ended up not hurting my dog but this scared me and is very unsafe! Upon inspection, the hook is only held on by a very small circle of welding on each side. This needs to be welded way better than it currently is. This is a safety hazard and am currently in the process of returning the basket.