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Give your kid the safest, most fun way to ride bike together as a family with the Kids Ride Shotgun Original Shotgun – Child Seat and Bar Combo. This innovative child seat kit transforms almost any adult bike into a shared ride experience, letting your child pedal, balance, and enjoy the adventure right beside you — not tucked behind in a cumbersome seat.
Built with quality, comfort, and safety in mind, the Original Shotgun lets you and your young rider share control of the bike. The padded seat offers a secure place for your child to ride, while the integrated grab bar gives them a stable handhold for confidence. Designed to fit most adult bikes, the combo installs quickly between the handlebars and stem without modifying your frame — making it a versatile solution for city rides, neighborhood cruising, family bike journeys, or quick errands.
Lightweight yet durable, the Shotgun seat and bar combo is engineered to deliver a fun riding experience without weighing down your bike. The kid-friendly design includes adjustable footrests and comfortable padding to help ensure longer, smoother rides. With the Steering Allowance Technology (S.A.T.), the Original Shotgun empowers kids to steer slightly, encouraging balance and coordination as they grow.
Whether you’re teaching your child to love biking or just heading out for a family stroll, the Kids Ride Shotgun Original Shotgun – Child Seat and Bar Combo brings you closer together, one pedal at a time.
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The original Shotgun seat has helped raise thousands of mini mountain bikers around the world. With easy installation & removal, it’s the perfect mtb child seat to start riding with your little one.
Quick and easy fitting
Allen key fitting – 3-4 minutes to fit, remove and swap between bikes.
For kids 2 - 5 years
Suitable for children weighing 27 - 60lb (recommended age 2 - 5 years)
Adjustable to fit
Adjustable leg width, angle and saddle position – making it simple to get the perfect fit.
Fitted with protective rubber padding
With thick rubber padding, the Shotgun seat is safe to use on carbon or alloy frames.
Shipping: Shipping rate is based off your location. Ships next business day, not including the day your order is placed. Excludes weekends and holidays. We accept all major credit cards.
Q&A:
Q: Will the Shotgun seat fit my bike?
A: The Shotgun seat fits almost all modern analogue mountain bikes (front suspension required) – including bikes with steep, sloping or tapered top tubes. It’s even suitable for carbon frames.
The Shotgun seat is not suitable for electric bikes, or bikes without front suspension including road bikes, gravel bikes, some hybrid bikes, beach cruiser bikes, bikes with step-through or single tube frames, or old mountain bikes with brake cables running along the top or side of the top tube.
Q: Will my child fit the Shotgun seat?
A: The Shotgun seat is suitable for children weighing 27 - 60lb (recommended age 2 - 5 years).
Q: What age is the Kids Ride Shotgun Original Shotgun designed for?
A: The Kids Ride Shotgun Original Shotgun, often compared to the shotgun pro bike seat and shotgun pro seat, is designed for children around 2 to 5 years old. This shotgun seat for bike works best once your child can sit upright and hold onto the shotgun seat handlebars confidently.
Q: What is the maximum weight limit for the Shotgun seat?
A: The shotgun seat bike and mountain bike shotgun seat are rated for children up to approximately 48 lbs (22 kg), making it suitable for most toddlers and young kids who want to ride shotgun on a bike.
Q: Will the Shotgun seat fit my bike?
A: The shotgun bike seat fits most adult bikes, including mountain bikes, hybrids, and cruisers. Whether you call it a bike seat shotgun, shotgun rider bike seat, or the shotgun bike seat for sale online, it mounts between the handlebars and stem without permanent modifications.
Q: Is the Shotgun seat compatible with mountain bikes?
A: Yes, the shotgun seat mtb and shotgun mtb seat are designed specifically with mountain bikes in mind. Ride shotgun mtb setups work well with hardtails and most front suspension forks, similar to the shotgun pro mtb.
Q: How safe is the Kids Ride Shotgun seat?
A: The shotgun seat includes a padded saddle, adjustable footrests, and a shotgun bike seat handlebar that allows kids to hold on securely. The shotgun saddle bike design keeps your child centered and stable while riding.
Q: Do the Shotgun handlebars actually steer the bike?
A: The shotgun seat handlebars use a limited steering system, allowing children to feel involved without controlling the bike. This ride shotgun seat design helps kids develop balance while keeping the rider in full control.
Q: How easy is it to install the Shotgun seat and handlebars?
A: Shotgun seat fitting is quick and simple. The shotgun bike mount system allows fast installation and removal, making the shotgun seat and handlebars ideal for parents who ride frequently.
Q: Will the Shotgun seat damage my bike frame?
A: No, the shotgun seat bike uses frame-friendly contact points and padding to protect your bike’s finish. When installed properly, the shotgun seat for bike will not scratch or damage your frame.
Q: What type of riding is the Shotgun seat best for?
A: The ride shotgun bike seat is perfect for bike paths, light trails, gravel, and neighborhood rides. While similar to the shotgun pro seat, it is not intended for aggressive downhill or jump riding.
Q: Can the Shotgun seat be adjusted as my child grows?
A: Yes, the shotgun seat is adjustable at the footrests and seating position. This allows the seat shotgun setup to grow with your child, similar in concept to the ride shotgun pro system.
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The Shotgun 2.0 is your go-to frame mounted mtb child seat – with quick release for fast fitting & removal, 2 footpeg positions to grow with your child, and zero bike modifications required
Quick release for fast fitting
Quick release – 30 seconds to fit, remove and swap between bikes after initial installation.
For kids 2 - 5 years
Suitable for children weighing 27 - 60lb (recommended age 2 - 5 years), with 2 foot peg positions to grow with your child.
Adjustable fit
Adjustable leg width, angle, saddle position, and 2 foot peg options – making it simple to get the perfect fit, and adjust as your child grows.
Fitted with protective rubber padding
With thick rubber padding, the Shotgun 2.0 seat is safe to use on carbon or alloy frames.
Key Features
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Easy install on most adult bikes — no tools or frame changes required
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Secure padded seat with integrated grab bar for stability
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Adjustable footrests for growing riders
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Encourages balance and coordination
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Lightweight and durable construction
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Works with bikes, cruisers, and city rides
Why Families Love It
The Original Shotgun turns ordinary bike rides into shared adventures. Kids feel more engaged when they can sit up front and see the road ahead instead of tucked away on a rear rack. Parents love the ease of installation, the safe design, and how quickly it converts a standard bike into a two-person ride.
Shipping: Shipping rate is based off your location. Ships next business day, not including the day your order is placed. Excludes weekends and holidays. We accept all major credit cards.
Will the Shotgun 2.0 seat fit my bike?
The Shotgun 2.0 seat fits almost all modern analogue mountain bikes (front suspension required) – including bikes with steep, sloping or tapered top tubes. It’s even suitable for carbon frames. Visit our fitting guide for more detailed information on fitting the Shotgun 2.0 seat.
The Shotgun 2.0 seat is not suitable for electric bikes, or bikes without front suspension including road bikes, gravel bikes, some hybrid bikes, beach cruiser bikes, bikes with step-through or single tube frames, or old mountain bikes with brake cables running along the top or side of the top tube.
Will my child fit the Shotgun 2.0 seat?
The Shotgun 2.0 seat is designed for kids weighing 27 - 60lb (recommended age 2 - 5 years).
SHOTGUN 2.0 SEAT FITTING
The Shotgun 2.0 seat fits most modern analogue mountain bikes – including bikes with steep, sloping or tapered top tubes. It’s even suitable for carbon frames.
Will the Shotgun 2.0 seat fit my bike?
The Shotgun 2.0 seat fits most modern mountain bikes – including bikes with steep, sloping or tapered top tubes. It's even suitable for carbon frames.
The Shotgun 2.0 seat will not fit:
- Electric bikes (check out theShotgun Pro seat if you're riding an electric bike)
- Road or gravel bikes (due to the lack of clearance between the front wheel and down tube)
- Cruiser or step-through bikes (due to the lack of clearance between the front wheel and down tube)
- Bikes with a single frame tube
- Some older bikes where the gear or brake cable runs along the top of the top tube (however cables that run elsewhere on the bike are fine)
Shotgun seat measurements
The Shotgun 2.0 seat has a range of adjustment to fit top tubes from 30 – 68mm wide, and down tubes from 30 – 100mm wide. Most modern analogue mountain bikes are within these specifications.
The Shotgun seat fits over the top of your top tube, and secures underneath your bottom tube. The max distance between the top tube and bottom tube of your bike where the shotgun seat mounts can not exceed 195mm if using the top axle position, or 230mm if using the lower axle position.
Are you sure the Shotgun 2.0 seat won't fit my e-mtb?
The shotgun seat doesn't fit e-mtb's because of the variance between the top tube and the down tube being too great. We have had a handful of customers who have modified their shotgun seat to fit their e-mtb, but that's not something we can recommend.
Can I use the Shotgun 2.0 seat on my carbon frame?
Yes, we have thousands of 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.
Will the Shotgun 2.0 seat damage or scratch my bike?
The shotgun seat contacts the frame in 5 places, with each one of these locations has full rubber-moulded frame protection. Sharing the load across these locations helps to minimise the clamping force required, and the rubber protection means your frame is safe from damage or scratching.
