Until recently, eMTBing was Manne’s biggest passion. But then Henry the dog came along and changed his life. Since young puppies shouldn’t run long distances, even though they have four paws, Manne was faced with a dilemma. Dog or bike? Or is there a way of combining both?
The solution: the Croozer Dog XL dog trailer. Priced at € 799, it’s anything but a bargain, but, the acquisition of a dog trailer has become an indispensable investment for Manne and his wife. Only now has the “either-or” become an “and” letting Manne combine both hobbies. The Croozer Dog is available in three different sizes from L (for dogs up to 35 kg) to XXL (for dogs up to 45 kg).
At first glance, the Trailer, which won the 2019 Design & Innovation Award seems well thought out and makes a solid impression thanks to its sturdy construction, plentiful ventilation and the ease of installation on the bike.
The handling is also very stable off road and only limited by the ground clearance. Of course, the extra weight is somewhat noticeable, but thanks to the eMTB that’s no problem. On the road, the trailer is super quiet and the fenders on the side protect the trailer in case of a collision.
Once he got used to it, Henry was happy to get into the trailer by himself, the low height and generous opening making it very easy for him. Another advantage in day-to-day use is the double-sided parking brake, keeping the trailer still as your four-legged passenger climbs on board. The non-slip mat is removable and washable which helps with cleaning in the acclimatization phase, read, dog poo.
However, caution is advised on particularly tight corners, here you have to ride slowly, or the trailer will tip over. However, if it does, your dog is protected by the built-in frame, sort of like a roll cage on a rally car.
The Croozer Dog XL dog trailer opens up new possibilities for leisure time and also convinced us with its thoughtful and solid workmanship. Thanks to the Croozer Dog, Manne can go on rides with his wife again, because now they can take their youngest family member with them wherever they go!
Croozer Dog XL (Click for Review)
Weight: 16.9 kg
Payload: large dogs up to 45 kg
Dimensions: 105 x 86 x 93 cm (folded 100 x 86 x 26 cm)
Price: € 799 (+ € 79.95 for thru axle hitch)
More info: croozer.com
The Croozer Dog L is also available for smaller dogs up to 35 kg and the Croozer Dog XXL for very large dogs up to 45 kg.
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Words & Photos: Manne Schmitt
