Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) vs Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Evo 2-in-1
The Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) mounts Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider; the Pro Evo 2-in-1, 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 Evo 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Child bike seat | Child bike seat |
| List price | $159.99 | $439 |
| Model number | KRS-COMBO | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Not stated on the maker's page | 9 months to 5 years |
| Weight limit | 60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat)) | Not listed |
| Harness | Not listed | Harnessed seat: 5-point harness, sternum strap and childproo |
| Mount | Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider | Mounts to the headset and seat post (no contact with frame) |
| Biking age (maker) | recommended age 2 - 5 years | 9 months (harnessed seat); maker advises consulting a pediatrician before use under 1 year |
| 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 bikes | Regular and electric mountain bikes with standard 1 1/8 in steerer, at least 10 mm headset space, at least 14 mm seat post space, and front suspension; not reco |
| Assembly | Allen key fitting; 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikes | Not listed |
| Standards (maker's words) | Not listed | "EN 14344 and ASTM F3641; also cites independent quality inspections from TUV" |
| Maker's warnings | Not suitable for electric mountain bikes or bikes without front suspension | harnessed seat needs child to support own head; Pro seat needs child to sit unaided and stay awake; cannot be bought without the Pro handlebars |
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 Evo 2-in-1
Two seats in one for mountain bikes: a harnessed seat for 9 months to 2 years that converts to the Pro seat for ages 2 to 5.
- Covers 9 months to 5 years in one unit
- 5-point harness with sternum strap on the harnessed seat
- Maker names EN 14344 and ASTM F3641
- Highest price in this batch
- Requires front suspension