Description
KIDS RIDE SHOTGUN CHILD MTB SEAT – FRONT MOUNTED
Shotgun Kids Mountain Bike Seat
With your child riding shotgun, you’ll help foster a love of the outdoors and a passion for riding. The only problem you’ll have is getting them off it.
ABOUT THE SHOTGUN KIDS MTB SEAT:
- Front mounted child seat for kids 2 – 5 years
- Full rubber protection (for alloy or carbon frames)
- Adjustable width and angle to fit all mountain bikes
- Quick release fitting for easy installation and removal
WHY RIDE WITH YOUR CHILD IN FRONT?
- So the weight is balanced in the centre of your bike
- So your little one can see where they’re going (and you can see them)
- So that you can talk to each other as you ride along together
“I’ve tried a few seats and this is by far the best. Plus my daughter absolutely loves getting out on the trails with me. Easy to get on and off with no problems on my carbon frame. I highly recommend.” – Paul Greenwood, January 2019
“I’ve tried a few seats and this is by far the best. Plus my daughter absolutely loves getting out on the trails with me. Easy to get on and off with no problems on my carbon frame. I highly recommend.” – Paul Greenwood, January 2019
WORRIED IT WONT FIT YOUR BIKE?
The shotgun seat fits all mountain bikes. However it will not fit hybrid, road or electric bikes. It has a range of adjustment to fit MTB top tubes from 30 – 68mm wide, and down tubes from 30 – 100mm wide.
Long story short, we’re yet to find a mountain bike the shotgun seat won’t fit, with the only exceptions being:
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Some electric mountain bikes (due to battery width and position)
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Some bikes without front suspension (due to the lack of clearance between the front wheel and down tube)
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Some older style mountain bikes with gear or brake cables that run along the top of the frame
CAN I USE THE SHOTGUN SEAT ON MY CARBON FRAME?
Yes, we have many customers around the world using the shotgun seat on high-end carbon mountain bikes.
The clamping force of the shotgun seat is minimal thanks to the load being shared across 5 points of contact, with each point having moulded rubber frame protection.
If you have a question about the installation or suitability of the shotgun seat for your bike, please contact us before purchase
Size guide: Is your toddler ready for a front mounted child seat?
Whether you’re riding on the Shotgun seat or the Shotgun Pro seat, the below information is designed to help you know if your child is ready to ride up front on your mountain bike with you.
IS MY CHILD OLD ENOUGH TO USE THE SHOTGUN SEAT?
The shotgun seat is designed for kids 2 years and older, but every child is different – and you know your little one best. We have kids as young as 18 months who are loving riding up-front, but as a general guide, the following signs are a good indication that your little person is ready to ride shotgun:
- They can sit unaided
- They can follow basic instructions
- They can stay awake (for the length of your bike ride)
WHEN WILL MY CHILD OUTGROW THE SHOTGUN SEAT?
The Shotgun seat and Shotgun Pro have maximum weight limits of 22kg and 27kg respectively, which for most kids will see them safely riding shotgun until 5 or 6 years – or until they are more interested in riding their own bike instead, which is a great result.
CAN I ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE FOOT-PEGS, OR EXTEND THE LEGS OF THE SHOTGUN SEAT?
The Shotgun Pro has extendable legs to grow with your rider, but the shotgun seat does not. However on both seats you can rotate the legs forward or back to suit your rider.
IS MY CHILD TOO TALL TO USE THE SHOTGUN SEAT?
The shotgun seat does not have a maximum height limit, but if your child is 4 or 5 years old, and is very tall for their age, and you the parent are rather short – you may struggle to see over your child’s helmet whilst riding.
We are yet to have a shotgun seat returned for this reason, but each child, adult and bike are unique. If you’re concerned, we suggest taking the shotgun seat for a test ride at your local stockist.
