Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) vs Schwinn Deluxe Bike Child Carrier

The Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) holds up to 60 lb; the Deluxe Bike Child Carrier, 40 lb.

Only the differences are shown.

Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)Schwinn Deluxe Bike Child Carrier
TypeChild bike seatChild bike seat
List price$159.99$129.99
Model numberKRS-COMBONot listed
Age (maker)Not stated on the maker's page1 year ('ages 1+')
Weight limit60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat))40 lb (a maximum weight of 40 lbs)
HarnessNot listedQuick-release harness plus leg restraints
MaterialNot listedPolypropylene
Product weightNot listed12 lb
MountFrame mounted (top tube), front of riderNot listed
Biking age (maker)recommended age 2 - 5 yearsAges 1+
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 bikesFits most adult bicycles
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

Schwinn Deluxe Bike Child Carrier

Rear-mounted child bike carrier for one child, ages 1 and up, up to 40 lb, with a quick-release harness and leg restraints. Plastic (polypropylene) shell.

  • Quick-release harness with leg restraints