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

The Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) mounts Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider; the Pro Combo, Mounts to the headset and seat post (no contact with frame).

Only the differences are shown.

Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Combo
TypeChild bike seatChild bike seat
List price$159.99$359.99
Model numberKRS-COMBONot listed
Age (maker)Not stated on the maker's page18 months to 5 years
Weight limit60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat))60 lb (60 lb / 27 kg)
MountFrame mounted (top tube), front of riderMounts to the headset and seat post (no contact with frame)
Biking age (maker)recommended age 2 - 5 years18 months to 5 years
Fits bikes (maker)Most modern non-electric mountain bikes with front suspension (single or dual suspension), incl. carbon frames; not e-bikes, road, gravel, step-through or bikesAlmost all modern mountain bikes with standard 1 1/8 inch steerers, including e-MTBs
AssemblyAllen key fitting; 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikesNot listed
Maker's warningsNot suitable for electric mountain bikes or bikes without front suspensionNot listed

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

Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Combo

Pro child seat bundled with Pro handlebars for the child to hold, mounted at the headset and seat post on mountain bikes.

  • Includes seat and handlebars
  • No contact with the bike frame
  • 7 leg length options
  • Not listed by the maker: harness, dimensions or weight
  • Adapters for some headsets sold separately