Have you ever wanted to cycle with your dog? There are many situations when this would be useful. From popping over to the store, riding to the farmers market, to exersize your dog in an on-leash area, or even trail riding and commuting.
This is an invention that I didn’t know I needed until I found it. The Springer cycling system is a device that allows the user to safely leash a dog to a bicycle. It keeps your dog gently, but firmly in place at your side, protected from traffic, pedals, and wheels. The low mounted coil spring absorbs and reduces the dog’s sudden jerks and pulls, making it easier to keep your balance. You don’t have to worry about injuring your pet either – the safety release frees the dog instantly should it run on the wrong side of a tree, fire hydrant, pole, or similar obstacle.
This device has been around for many years and the company was established in 1986. However, it still seems to be the most popular in the Nordic countries and Europe. The American Bicycle Magazine gave the Springer high acolades in their 1991 review. This is a review from a user with a doberman, and here is a flickr picture with a review from an Englishman with a husky.
The Springer is brought to you by a clever company based in Ski, Norway, and is widely available in sports stores around the country.
It is available in the US through their online webstore, although from the looks of their homepage it is not currently active or updated. Update: It appears as if Springer is re-launching in the North American market. There is a new website associated with this device.
Available: Norway, Sweden, Germany, UK
Web:
Old website: www.springerusa.com
NEW WEBSITE: http://www.springeramerica.com
Norway: www.springer.no
