Safe Cycling With Your Innopet Dog Bike Trailer

After successfully connecting the bike trailer to your bicycle, you are now ready to start your ride. For assistance with assembling the tow bar, please refer to the provided manual and video tutorials.

Like pulling a caravan

As a product expert, you may have little experience pulling a trailer behind your bicycle. Though a bicycle trailer differs from a caravan, it's important to consider how it may affect your normal biking habits. Stay safe by keeping these precautions in mind while using our InnoPet Dog bike trailer.

Speed limit with bike trailer

We recommend cycling no faster than 16 km/h (10mph) on straight roads (with smooth pavement). Do you have an e-bike? Then be careful not to exceed this speed. The risk of your bike trailer overturning or tipping over due to uneven road surfaces is increased with high speed.

Taking corners with the bike trailer

Just going around corners with your bike is not that tricky. With your bike trailer you are less manoeuvrable than you are used to. Always take the bend as wide as you can. If you take the corner too tight, you might fall over with the trailer. If you cannot make the bend wide, make sure you take the bend slowly.

Pay extra special attention to this when you take the corner:

We recommend always taking a bend at a maximum speed of 5km/h.

Prevent a wheel of the trailer from hitting a kerb or verge.

Avoid making the bend too sharp. If the tow bar touches the rear tyre of your bike, you may skid. Also, if the bike rod bends far away from your rear wheel, it may damage the bike tow bar or the connecting element.

Dog shifts in bike trailer

Be aware that your furry companion may adjust its position while riding in the bike trailer. Keep in mind that this movement may be noticeable while cycling. Be cautious of any added weight on your rear wheel, particularly if your dog is on the heavier side. Position your dog towards the back of the trailer to prevent the front end from scraping the ground and potentially causing harm to the trailer or creating unsafe conditions.

Backing up with the bike trailer

When encountering a confined area that prohibits a U-turn, navigating with a bicycle and attached trailer can be difficult. To maneuver effectively, we suggest detaching the trailer from the bike and managing them separately.

E-bike, pedelec, fatbike or electric bicycle with bike trailer

According to InnoPet, it is not advisable to use a bike trailer alongside a power-assisted vehicle like an electric bicycle due to potentially dangerous situations that can arise. These vehicles often surpass the recommended speed limit of 16 km/h (10mph). If you still plan to use a bike trailer with a power-assisted bicycle, please keep this in mind.

The InnoPet dog bike trailer is attached to the rear axle of the bicycle. However, it may not be compatible with certain rear-wheel-drive electric bikes. To confirm, consult with your local bike shop or refer to the instructional video for assistance.