Kids Ride Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo vs Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)

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Kids Ride Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar ComboKids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)
TypeChild bike seatChild bike seat
List price$249.99$159.99
Model numberKRS-RCOMBOKRS-COMBO
Age (maker)Not stated on the maker's pageNot stated on the maker's page
Weight limit60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat))60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat))
MountFrame mounted (top tube), front of riderFrame mounted (top tube), front of rider
Biking age (maker)recommended age 2 - 5 yearsrecommended age 2 - 5 years
Fits bikes (maker)Most modern non-electric mountain bikes with front suspension, incl. carbon frames; not e-bikes, road, gravel, step-through or bikes without front suspension. BMost modern non-electric mountain bikes with front suspension (single or dual suspension), incl. carbon frames; not e-bikes, road, gravel, step-through or bikes
AssemblyQuick release; about 30 seconds to fit, remove and swap between bikes after initial installationAllen key fitting; 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikes
Maker's warningsNot suitable for electric bikes or bikes without front suspensionNot suitable for electric mountain bikes or bikes without front suspension

Kids Ride Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo

A front, top-tube mounted child seat for mountain bikes, sold with child handlebars, with a quick-release mount and two footpeg positions.

  • Quick-release mount swaps between bikes
  • Two footpeg positions and adjustable fit
  • Handlebars included
  • Not for e-bikes or bikes without front suspension

Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)

The original Kids Ride Shotgun front top-tube seat for mountain bikes, bundled with child handlebars and fitted with an Allen key.

  • Lower price than the 2.0 combo
  • Adjustable leg width, angle and saddle position
  • Handlebars included
  • Allen key fitting is slower to swap than the 2.0 quick release
  • Not for e-bikes or bikes without front suspension