Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)
The Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) weighs 60 lb and is rated to 60 lb, per Kids Ride Shotgun. The original Kids Ride Shotgun front top-tube seat for mountain bikes, bundled with child handlebars and fitted with an Allen key.
- 60 lbWeight limit
- $159.99List price
How the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) stacks up
Against the 18 child bike seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the 40 lb most child bike seats list.
Above the 40 lb most child bike seats list.
Below the typical range for child bike seats ($219.95 to $299.95).
What sets the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) apart
Measured against the 18 child bike seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Highest weight limitof the 16 child bike seats with it published: 60 lb
- Weight: 60 lbabove the middle half of the 16 child bike seats that publish it (40 lb to 40 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Kids Ride Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar ComboNext to it, the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) is $90 less.
- Kids Ride Shotgun Pro SeatNext to it, the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) is $140 less.
- Kids Ride Shotgun Pro ComboNext to it, the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) is $200 less.
Who it fits, per Kids Ride Shotgun
| Weight limit | 60 lb (other bike seats here: 33 to 60 lb) |
|---|---|
| Weight note | Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat) |
| Bike riding from | recommended age 2 - 5 years |
Fits with
| Bikes | 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 |
|---|---|
| Mount | Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider |
Folded and stored
| Assembly | Allen key fitting; 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikes |
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Babies on bikes
Listed features
- Lower price than the 2.0 combo
- Adjustable leg width, angle and saddle position
- Handlebars included
Worth checking
- Allen key fitting is slower to swap than the 2.0 quick release
- Not for e-bikes or bikes without front suspension
- No harness listed
Where to buy the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Child bike seat |
| List price | $159.99 |
| Model number | KRS-COMBO |
| Age (maker) | Not stated on the maker's page |
| Weight limit | 60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat)) |
| Mount | Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider |
| Biking age (maker) | 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 |
| Assembly | Allen key fitting; 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikes |
| Maker's warnings | Not suitable for electric mountain bikes or bikes without front suspension |
Compare the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) with
How each closest rival differs from the Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original), from the makers' specs.
- Kids Ride Shotgun2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo60 lb$249$249.99
- $90 more
- Kids Ride ShotgunPro Seat60 lb$299$299.99
- $140 more
- Kids Ride ShotgunPro Combo60 lb$359$359.99
- $200 more
- BurleyDash RM40 lb$179$179.95
- 20 lb lower limit
- 20 lb lighter
- $20 more
Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original): questions answered
From Kids Ride Shotgun's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
What age and weight is the Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original) for?
The maker's page doesn't give an age; check the label. Weight limit: 60 lb (Child weight 27 - 60 lb (seat)), per the maker.
How old does my child need to be for the Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)?
For biking, the maker says: "recommended age 2 - 5 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.