Schwinn Rascal Pet Trailer, Holds Pets Up to 50 or 100 lb, Universal Coupler, Folding Frame, Quick-Release Wheels, Rear Doggy Door, Leash, Washable Liner, Bug Screen, Schwinn Bike Trailer for Pets

My boyfriend has been bugging me to go bike riding with him but I never wanted to because I didn't want to leave my little fur baby behind. I didn't want to just attach her leash to my bike handle and ride with her along side because it's just such a dangerous idea. So we decided to get this pet trailer so we could take her with us safely. This is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. And compared to other pricier pet trailers out there that are hundreds of dollars, I have no doubt that I made the right choice in this one. It was only $85.00 when I paid for it. Worth every penny and then some! It only took a few minutes for us to put it together. My boyfriend is an avid cyclist and kept praising how well designed it is. They thought of everything when they designed this pet trailer! There's a small little strap and hook to attach to her harness so she doesn't get too far if she tries to jump out. My boyfriend mentioned some mechanism on the wheels that help absorb the bumpiness on the road to ensure a smoother ride for our pup. There's a small pocket on the top if you want to store the pins after taking it apart and folding up. All the features it is designed with are functional and practical. There aren't many bells and whistles on this and that's how we like it. It's very cute and the little flag is adorable. Aesthetically it is very tastefully designed. It's also very sturdy. I have a 23-25lb beagle and there is plenty of room inside for her and another dog if one of her buddies wanna hitch a ride. We put a blanket and some toys with her but she doesn't care. She just loves the feel of the wind blowing through her ears. She looks so cute riding in it and she really seems to enjoy it. (see pic) When we're done with our bike ride, it folds up nice and neat to store until next time. We have alternated with attaching the trailer to each of our bikes and we both felt that there was barely any extra weight we were pulling and it was very smooth. Neither of us felt a difference. He even fights with me over who gets to pull her on the bike! As others have mentioned there is a strong rubbery smell when we first unpacked it however it went away after letting it sit out of the box overnight. After our bike ride the next day the smell went away. It is not that big of a deal. So my boyfriend concluded there is no reason for us to drive anywhere from now on now that we have our bike riding solution for our little baby. All that's left now is to get her a little doggie helmet and we will be all set. :)

I bought one of these to take several of my pets on rides with me. The trailer assembled quickly and easily, and getting the coupler mounted on the bicycle was simple as well. Once it's all together, it's very solidly constructed and the connection to the bike is top notch. All of the hardware included is good quality...and the trailer itself is good quality. The stitching and zippers on the material all seem well made, and I have no fear of it ripping or the pets managing to pull open one of the zippers on their own. So far I've taken it for several rides with my two dogs, a 10 pound chihuahua and a 12 pound muttly chihuahua. They seem to like it, and it seems to keep them comfortable. They both just sat in the trailer and enjoyed the scenery!!! I have plans to take one of my cats...one that is a bit more rambunctious...out in the trailer to see if it can stimulate his energy a bit and tucker him out at home!!! One thing to note...when pulling the trailer and any animals in it, it's going to change the workout you normally get while riding, simply because of the fact that you're now hauling around 25 pounds of trailer and however many pounds of animals...in my case, it was like strapping 50 pounds of extra weight to the back of the bike. Sure, it's on wheels, but at the end of the ride I could definitely feel that it had taken more of a toll on my legs than when I ride that route without the trailer mounted. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase. It will allow me to take the dogs on rides, and hopefully allow my wife and I to take them to enjoy the bike path and days out in the park with us.

When my wife and I decided to retire our child trailer after more than twenty years of service we found the offerings slim for a dedicated dog trailer for our 10 lbs bichion "peaches". Despite the brand name and great price, the schwinn rascal pet trailer seemed low on features, heavy in weight, and cheaply made judging by the specs. We purchased it because there weren't alot of other options, and after using it for three months i can say I'm glad we did. The build quality is good and it cleans up well. The construction is simple with easy put up and take down and it stores well. I like to keep the wheels on for maximum ease of use (see photo). Our dog seems comfortable or as much as she can be for being in a confined space. The rascal has plenty of room for lunch bags, beach towels or other small items. Unless your focused on time trials, the added weight is no big deal. Most importantly the wow factor is not lost. You know, watching the delighted anb bewildered expressions of other riders realizing you've got your dog along for the ride. Only a small subset of dedicated riders, dog owners and excentrics know what I'm talking about here. Cons include already showing some signs of whear and a low profile which makes it difficult to look back while riding to check on your dog. Would also have liked to see a screen window in the back of the trailer so that peaches can see my wife riding behind. All in all an excellent price and product. Hope you found this review useful. Please note peaches not pictured to protect her privacy and anonymity.

Works but could be a little bigger (higher) for my 45 lb dog. She's most comfortable sitting in it rather than laying down as she is tall. Appreciate the interior collar strap and that you can semi fold the trailer for travel/storage. Some room for improvement-the smaller opening (that you can fold back) on top could be bigger (there should be more space/of am opening closer to the rear bike tire) so the dog doesn't have to sit so far back in the trailer when sitting upright; you can open the trailer entirely but I wouldn't suggest this if on a gravel road or if you have a dog that may attempt to jump out. Additionally there is virtually no suspension so unless you're on asphalt or concrete, you don't want to go too fast (so the dog isn't taking the brunt of the bumps). Manuvering seems to be a breeze (I wouldn't take a turn fast though). Only complaint was that the trailer was missing a screw so we had to call Schwinn to get that (they were very good about it though and it arrived within a week from the states). Overall, good trailer for this price point. Would recommend if you don't have a dog that is overally anxious.

I received it today and straight away took it for a spin! So easy to set up, super solid and great quality. My dog loves the opening, so she can look out. This is a small and is absolutely perfect for my dog! She's 15kg and small-medium sized.

Muito bom, fácil de instalar e de boa qualidade, atendeu as expectativas e necessidades.

Es de excelente calidad y es muy fácil de ensamblar. Me gusta mucho que se colapsa para poder transportarlo fácilmente en la cajuela del coche. Lo único que no me gustó es que es algo pesado.

Bought this for my 28kg dog . Arrived with an essential boot missing and another bolt had been just thrown in box and not in the plastic bag with other bolts etc. Looks great and easy to attach to bike - My dog a little nervous at 1st about getting in. Took him 200 yards down the road and when I got back when I guess turning he had managed to break the front mesh which is very flimsy and never going to contain a large dog . I had the supplies belt attached to his collar at its shortest so to restrict movement to the max. I contacted Schwinn as per instructions on Amazon and they responded from the US very quickly and gave me a UK based contact. Messaged them and after a follow up please reply email I got a polite email informing me that they did not supply / have anything information / replacement parts on this product. I forwarded this back to the US and received a short message saying they still could not assist and I needed to go via Amazon . After some issues with getting through Amazon customer service were really good and even though they could not offer me any repairs advice they did refund me in full . Bottom line is if you have any problems with this product Schwinn offer no support or customer service in the UK. Great idea in principle however It is probably best suited to very docile small / medium dogs who are immediately comfortable sitting in a moving carrier.