Hamax - 6 good reasons to use a bike trailer for dogs

There are many reasons to invest in a bike trailer for your dog(s).

The increased use of bicycles requires an alternative way to transport pets, and the family’s 2nd car is often replaced by an electrical bicycle. This means that the dog needs a safe and comfortable transportation.

Whether your dog is small, old, injured, or the weather is too hot, a dog trailer provides safety, comfort, and accessibility.

Older or injured dogs

If a dog has mobility issues due to age or injury, a bike trailer can enable the owner to take them along for outdoor activities. It provides a safe and comfortable space for the dog to enjoy the fresh air and scenery without exerting themselves.

Long-distance trips

When embarking on extended bike trips or vacations, a bike trailer allows the owner to bring their dog along. It provides a secure and convenient method of transportation for the dog, ensuring they can join in on the adventure while still receiving necessary rest.

Puppies & young dogs

Puppies & young dogs should not move over long distances, jump or in other ways strain their skeletons and muscles in the development phase. Bringing them in a bicycle trailer/stroller would strengthen the family ties and stimulate their senses.

Traveling with multiple dogs

For individuals who have multiple dogs, a bike trailer can be a practical solution to transport all their pets together. It eliminates the need for separate leashes or carrying multiple dogs individually.

Escaping city traffic

Living in a busy urban area with heavy traffic can make it challenging to find safe and peaceful spaces for walking dogs. Using a bike trailer allows the owner to transport their dog to a quieter location such as a park, trail, or open area outside the city. This gives the dog an opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed and traffic-free environment for exercise, reducing the stress and potential dangers associated with navigating through busy city streets. It provides a convenient solution to access dog-friendly spaces that may be located outside the immediate urban surroundings.

Safety during extreme weather

In extreme weather conditions such as intense heat, heavy rain, or cold temperatures, it may not be safe or comfortable for a dog to walk alongside their owner. A bike trailer provides a sheltered and climate-controlled environment, ensuring the dog’s well-being during such weather conditions.

Fabulous small trailer

I'm a teacher and cycle to work everyday. This trailer allows me to bring home books to mark. It is incredibly stable, fits easily through pedestrian gates, then I unhitch it and take it to my classroom.
It is beautifully designed and made. It manoeuvres well as a trolley through the corridors.
If I had to be picky: it obscures my bike light, the stand could be better, I struggle with the hitch so remove it from the seat post instead. I have ordered a qeedo quick case from Germany as the best accessory for me.
This is my 3rd brand of trailer and it is by far the best.

A super shopper

A game changer, finding it too much to lug carrier bags I decided on this shopper. Very sturdy frame, good ergonomics and a nice looking bag. The 25cm wheels make steps etc a doddle. My usual store involves a trek across meadows along a path and this handles the trip wonderfully. My only gripe is that when it's empty there is a lot of vibration that goes up my arm that's pulling the trolley.
Delivery was delayed a bit as well, but no harm done.

Thank you so much for your detailed review, A Super Shopper!

We’re thrilled to hear that our shopper has made a positive impact on your trips to the store, especially with its sturdy frame, ergonomic design, and smooth handling over steps and paths. It’s wonderful to know it’s up to the challenge of your meadow treks!

We truly appreciate your feedback about the vibration when the trolley is empty. We’ll pass this along to our product development team as we always strive to improve. We're also sorry for the delay with delivery and are grateful for your understanding.

If there’s anything else we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We hope your shopper continues to make your errands easier and more enjoyable!

Best wishes,
The Hitch A Bike Team

Great customer service

Great customer service from initial enquiry through to support with third part parts to get the trailer compatible with my bike. Andrea is a credit to the company and I cannot recommend them enough.

I would reccomend TURA FRAME & FADO 2.1 BAG to some people.

The trolley appears to be good quality & looks like it'll last many years. I use the buses a lot. I knew the exact size of the trolley before buying, thanks to the comprehensive measurements on the website, so knew the bus isle, unfortunately, would be too narrow to take the trolley along it. Also, it can be a challenge getting around small shops due to the width. I wanted the single handle & the smaller size frame would mean the bag I would've had to use would've been too small.

I have carpel tunnel syndrome. The trolley handle has adjustable positions to allows me to hold it pointing forward, which is better for my condition.

Good points for me:
adjustable handle
the style & colour.
removable wheels, so they can be swapped out for a different style or replaced when worn.
Nice addition is the rain cover that comes with this particular trolley.
separate cool compartment for items that need to be kept cool.
Robust design.
Large wheels make it easier for going up & down curbs.
large bag to hold all my shopping - no need to carry additional bags.
This trolley looks cool, for every man or women.

I was informed the trolley would take 7 - 10 business days for delivery. I wasn't aware that the 7 to 10 days shipping times are the times it takes to ship from Germany to the UK warehouse, not to my door. However, once it landed in the UK, it didn't take long to arrive to me.

Croozer stroller kit

Fairly easy to convert the trailer to a stroller, front wheel attaches easily and the handle is comfortable to use. It has extended the use for our aging dog who finds it pleasant and can easily hop out for a comfort break!