Basil Buddy Front Bicycle Basket for Dogs – Blue, 32L (with KF Handlebar Holder)

The Basil Buddy Front Bicycle Basket is a front-mounted dog basket for small dogs up to 5 kg. It lets your dog ride where you can see them, which is useful for short local trips, café rides, errands and gentle town riding.

This version includes the Basil KF Handlebar Holder, so the basket can click on and off the front of the bike. The 32L basket is made from durable, easy-clean plastic and comes with a cushion and safety strap to help keep your dog comfortable and secure.

Why we like it

The Buddy Front Basket is a good setup for riders who want their dog up front rather than behind them. You can keep an eye on your dog, talk to them, and check that they are settled while you ride.

The KF Handlebar Holder makes the basket easy to remove from the bike when it is not needed. That is useful if you use the same bike for commuting, shopping, or riding without your dog.

The plastic basket is easy to clean, which matters after wet paws, beach trips and muddy paths. The included cushion gives your dog a softer place to sit, while the safety strap helps keep them connected to the basket while riding.

Best for

• Small dogs up to 5 kg
• Short local rides, errands and café trips
• Riders who want their dog visible up front
• Calm dogs that are comfortable sitting in a basket
• City bikes, commuter bikes and e-bikes with a suitable handlebar setup

Setup options

Included KF Handlebar Holder: The supplied holder mounts to the handlebar and lets the basket click on and off the bike.

Space Frame add-on: The compatible Basil Buddy Space Frame is sold separately. It is a wire dome that fits over the basket to help stop your dog from standing up, climbing out, or jumping from the basket.

Dog size and weight rating

This basket is for small dogs up to 5 kg. The weight limit includes the dog and anything else carried in the basket.

Do not choose the basket by weight alone. Your dog also needs enough room to sit or lie down comfortably without being cramped. If your dog is over 5 kg, or close to the limit and moves around a lot, a rear-mounted dog basket or cargo bike setup may be a better option.

The Space Frame does not increase the basket’s weight limit. It helps contain your dog, but the basket, mount and bike still need to be suitable for the dog’s size and weight.

Good to know

Front baskets change how a bike steers, especially with a dog on board. Start with short rides in quiet areas before riding in busier places, and keep speeds sensible.

Check the basket, KF holder, cushion and safety strap before each ride. Make sure the basket is clicked into place properly and that your dog is calm before setting off.

This basket should only be used with the included Basil KF Handlebar Holder. Handlebar space and cable routing matter, especially on e-bikes with displays, lights or extra controls.

Final word

The Basil Buddy Front Bicycle Basket is a practical way to bring a very small dog along for relaxed everyday rides. Choose it for short trips, calm dogs up to 5 kg, and riders who like having their dog up front where they can keep an eye on them.