Details Announced for Shotgun Kids MTB Seat
PRESS RELEASE: Shotgun Kids MTB Seat
With Danny Mac recently going full-send with a kids trailer in tow, there seems to be renewed interest in the whole concept of mountain biking with kids – minus the backflips.
The first thing you'll notice about our Shotgun Kids MTB Seat is that it has no harness. So rather than transporting your little person around like a piece of luggage, your child will actually need to be alert and engaged in riding with you – which is why they need to be at least 2 years old.
The shotgun seat is fully adjustable to fit all mountain bikes, and has moulded rubber padding to protect your carbon dream machine. And it's quick release. You can fit and remove the seat without leaving a clamp or adaptor on your bike. Perhaps a bonus for MTB Mom and Dad's who want to share the duties.
And if you’re looking for the full experience, there’s also a set of mini-handlebars available – otherwise your kid can hold onto the middle of your bars, or fight you for your grips.
However you slice it, there's an increasing number of options for riding with kids – meaning there's (almost) no excuse not to hit the trails with your little person.
The shotgun seat is now available in North America and Europe. More info at www.kidsrideshotgun.com.
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I've got him over a year and no marks on my bikes at all. Had few troubles fit it on Patrol (different tube sizes and shapes) but on my steel frame with round tubes it's perfect. Even pumptrack and smaller drops are no problem at all.
I run Mac Rides because I can still use them with my dropper and it doesn't matter what shape/size/material my top tube is. I can still confidently toss a 35lbs child onto my bike to ride with me w/o wondering if the seat will hold.
The only knock on the Mac Ride (aside from price) is inability to change the angle of the kid's saddle.
I totally agree with hirschmj, it just looks worse. No way on earth would I strap this to my Patrol Carbon. The Mac Ride however? No wozzers mate!
But where both Mac Ride and this fail, there is no provision for 35mm bars. Mac Ride mini grips won't go on mine, plus the Shotgun mini bar looks ace, but alas no 35mm option!
Thanks for chiming in. I'm in need of a second seat for my other bike, so I might consider the shotgun.
It does look better than the Doolittle.