| The Springer sounds interesting if it works even when a Great Pyrrenes lunges. Gosh, that's hard to picture why the back tire didn't just fishtail out after the dog. But if it really works there are times when it would be really nice to have both hands available for the bike.
I've actually been using the leash and prong collar method though, and starting out very slow practically just pushing the bike along with feet as if it were a scooter, then starting to ride at dog's trot speed mostly.
I also have mountain bike tires with inner puncture protectors (needed against blackberry thorns in this area, but also helpful if teeth). Also helpful is that my bike isn't very expensive, so I don't worry too much if I have to jump off it and let it fall while I handle my dog with both hands on leash as a truck passes etc. And I wear a helmet too. |