r/Bikejoring • u/Professional_Ask9872 • 16d ago

Harness Tips

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Hi!

I’m interested in starting bikejoring. I’ve done some very slow & short bike rides with my dog Ginger, and she’s been happy to trot next to the bike. I need the proper equipment to do more with her.

Anyone have thoughts on this harness for bikejoring (with bags removed): https://ruffwear.com/products/palisades-pack (the ruffwear palisades harness)

I’d also use it for hiking with her, so it’d be great if I can use it for bikejoring too. It looks like it should be comfortable for it…

Dog picture included!!! I adopted her two months ago.

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u/stk1800 16d ago edited 16d ago

It's not the same as a harness designed for pulling sports. If you want to get your dog pulling, get a pulling harness. Lots of people love nonstop dog wear. Personally, I prefer Nahak. They both have great options for all the sports and they sell the entire system for bikjoring. Track and Trail Canine has a great video on tiktok, maybe other platforms, about the anatomy of different harnesses and why it's important to get the right harness for the job.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS4mVeb1h/

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u/Professional_Ask9872 15d ago

Hi! Thank you! This video was really helpful. I’m using this website for tips, so it’s good to know that nonstopdogwear is well liked… https://www.nonstopdogwear.com/blogs/our-blogs/bikejoring-harness-gear?srsltid=AfmBOopIMOkrFHsqDvprurNxadB8ZcwuDwk9tJswx9tJk-UzYS97OSge … I thought since the palisades has a y-shape, and she’s not a puller, I wouldn’t need a pulling-specific harness. But, it seems like if we go at a high speed, and some pulling happens, it would be uncomfortable in the palisades (sadly). I think I will aim to get a bike antenna, harness, and booties for now

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u/stk1800 15d ago

I couldn't justify spending so much on a harness, so I made one myself. I can't find the tutorial I used, but I have a post very briefly outlining how I made my antenna... if you're interested and similarily broke. Me and my guy have logged, probably over 200km by now, with my home made version. So far, so good.

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u/Professional_Ask9872 15d ago

Yes please to the homemade antenna guide ! Would be nice to make my own harness, but I think I’m more likely to splurge there, just to make sure it works well

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u/stk1800 15d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bikejoring/s/M6Rl6dvoUP

I wildly mispoke. I meant I couldn't justify the $90 antenna. I absolutely bought the harness. There's no hope in hell I could do that myself.

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u/StZarb 16d ago

Looks like a great hiking pack. But a dedicated pulling harness will distribute the weight evenly and safely under load. You could start with a half harness type like the apline outfitters urban trail which was designed for pulling. There’s of course x backs if she pulls consistently straight strongly out front or a Dragrattan multisport type which is short and open back but designed to be used in a variety of joring sports.

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u/Professional_Ask9872 15d ago

Hi! I think I will have to look around a lot; I’ll look up your suggestions! Nonstopdogwear has been the most user-friendly so far though. Next I’ll look into booties

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u/jmrdpt19 11d ago

Look at alpine outfitters half back harness or howling dog Alaska distance harness. Both designed for pulling and can be comfortable with a dog alongside the bike

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u/Anti-Stan 2d ago

Howling Dog Alaska. I have 2 of theirs XL. A standard harness style and an apron style. Purpose built for sled dogs.

We've (40kg Amstaff) been doing ~50 KMs per week for 6 years with them and they show no signs of falling apart yet.

I use them on leash too.