FRONT VERSUS REAR MOUNTED CHILD SEATS
If you're looking to take your little one riding, the first step is to decide whether you'd like them sitting in front or behind you.
WHY CHOOSE THE SHOTGUN KIDS MTB SEAT?
If you're keen for your child to ride up front, there are a few options to choose from. The following table shows what makes the shotgun seat unique:
The shotgun seat also has moulded rubber padding to protect your frame, and swaps between bikes easily with no special adaptors or clamps required.
MAGAZINE REVIEWS
"Spotting a gap in the market for a sturdy mountain bike-proof option, New Zealand-based brand Shotgun have developed a premium top-tube mounted kids' seat. This nifty top tube mounted seat allows your bambino to shred with you" –Bike Radar
"This seat has really opened up a whole new world of adventure that we would have otherwise had to wait several years for, it’s so fun and easy to hit the trails together now!" –Flow MTB
"It’s a nicely made product and the only option we’ve seen that will play well with your carbon dream machine" –Spoke
"The Shotgun seat makes your kid part of the adventure, with the ability to see exactly what's coming up next, unlike a conventional kids seat or trailer" –AMB
"Kids Ride Shotgun are out to reset your expectations for fun and ease-of-use when you want to bring your child along for the ride. Their design not only centers the weight better than traditional child seats, but also allows you to interact with your child and share the same field of vision." –Bike Rumor
"The Shotgun Seat has arrived just in term for some bank holiday family fun. Suitable for ages 2-5, or maximum weight of 22kg, this allows your young ‘un to ride between your arms and will fit on a range of mountain bikes." –Singletrack