Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) vs Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Seat
The Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) mounts Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider; the Pro Seat, 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 Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Child bike seat | Child bike seat |
| List price | $159.99 | $299.99 |
| Model number | KRS-COMBO | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Not stated on the maker's page | 2 years to 5 years |
| Weight limit | 60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat)) | 60 lb (suitable for children weighing 27 - 60lb) |
| 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 | Recommended age 2 - 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 bikes | Most modern mountain bikes with standard 1 1/8 inch steerers, including e-MTBs |
| Assembly | Allen key fitting; 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikes | Not listed |
| Maker's warnings | Not suitable for electric mountain bikes or bikes without front suspension | Not 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 Seat
- No contact with the bike frame
- Fits e-MTBs with standard steerer
- Quick-release fitting
- Not listed by the maker: harness, dimensions or weight
- Adapters for some headsets sold separately