SHOTGUNKids Ride Original - MTB Bike Seat - Front Mounted Child Bike Seat - Frame Mounted - Kids 2-5 Years. Tried and Tested. Original Design.

I installed this thing on my fat bike and immediately hit the trail with my 4 year old and then switched out to give my two year old a turn. It's rad, the kids love it. From the packaging, ultra clear instructions, seat comfort, etc. I love it, kids love it - win win win. I am a long-time mountain biker and doubly lucky to live in a neighborhood with direct trail access from my front door. This is a stellar way to combine fitness and family time.I looked at the knock-off options that are available for $100 less but do I really want to put my kids on the cheapest hunk of junk and then ride single track? That would be a fun story to tell to my wife when it fails not to mention the potential trauma/impacts it would have on my kid's perception of biking and the outdoors. No thank you. The construction of this thing is rock solid. Was worth the $135 within the first 5-min of cruising down the road with my daughter, the giggles will be remembered for a lifetime.Note that I opted not to get the handlebar add-on. Still on the fence on this. The kids do lean a bit forward to get a comfortable grip on my handlebars and they are gripping bare aluminum. I may toss some roadie grip material on there or just get the kid handlebar attachment... not sure.

The good -- This is a great product. My daughter loves it. She has been riding with me using this saddle since the day she turned 2. Its comfortable for her, and she has never had any problems sitting on it or holding onto the mounted handlebars (purchased separately). It is great for her because she can see everything we are doing. She doesn't get bored because she is staring at my back the whole ride or unable to see surroundings in a chariot-style cart. The path/trail/world is right there in front of here and she has an unobstructed view of everything. She is literally right on top of the action and she loves it.When properly installed, the saddle will stay exactly where you put it no matter how rough the trail gets and your kid will be sitting where you can easily ensure their hands are on the bars, feet in the stirrups, and they are paying attention to what is going on.The bad -- And this only a complaint because the description is misleading. It is pretty much the opposite of "Quick Release." I'm sure whoever wrote the description would argue that, "I didn't say it released quickly, I said it uses a quick-release mechanism to ensure easy and proper installation" Yeah.... riiiight..... there is no reason to even mention this in the description unless you want to give the false impression that it is easy to put on and take off the bike. It is NOT hard to put on and take off the bike, but it does take about +30 minutes to get the setup initially dialed-in depending on your frame, adult riding position with kid, and kid size. After that, taking it off takes 2-3 minutes and putting it back on takes about 5 minutes. These are timeframes I'm more than willing to accept to have my kid along for the ride and get her interested in riding trails.If you don't clean your bike frame before installing this, don't install it securely, or don't regularly remove it and clean your bike, then it might scratch your frame.Ultimately, I'm not willing to dock it a star just because the description might mislead some people, because I think 99% of people that buy this, and actually use it, also won't care about the time needed to put it on the frame or take it off.I would buy this again, have recommended it to many others, and constantly get asked about it when out on rides.

Easy fit with my hardtail mountain bike. Two and half year old son was thrilled to ride!

Life with a busy toddler and small baby is challenging. Shotgun seat has opened a completely new world for our bike rides. Our 2 year old absolutely loves riding up front, being able to see and explore the surroundings while I still get a good workout in. I was worried about balance and her ability to react to different situations however it quickly proved me wrong.Easy to assemble, quick to switch between two separate bikes, quality materials offer comfortable rides. Fits well with very little adjustments to different types of bikes.

Fairly easy to install, and seems to be of high quality. It fit on my hybrid mountain bike well, and did not interfere with the breaking or gear cables. There are a few things to consider:This is not a ‘quick release’, even though there is a quick release connector! Not a big deal for me, but just in case you wondered.Once I put this on my bike, I had to lower my seat to a less than ideal level. That is because you can no longer slide off the front of your seat and put your feet on the ground. With your child in front of you, you have to be able to somehow get one leg safely on the ground when you stop your bike. This makes pedaling a little bit more uncomfortable, but not a dealbreaker either.

Excellent product. I have a toddler, two year-old. Impressed by the quality of the frame and the seat. When attempting to use it for the first time I found out my toddler was attempting to pull her feet off of the pegs that she’s supposed to place her shoes in, intelligently designed so that the plastic holster can be adjusted. It allows for a snug fit… five stars all around. Luckily, I am quite handy at putting things together. For those who aren’t they may find assembly a bit challenging, but doable. Again great product five stars well built, include an assembly manual.

I edited and removed a star for item being overpriced. I agree with other users that this item is way overpriced. It’s just a metal bar and a bike seat.As far as the install: This product was super easy to install. Took my husband less than 10 minutes. Seems pretty easy to move from bike to bike based on ease of install. I was worried it wouldn’t work because it says “all Mountain bikes” but I used on Women’s Specialized Hybrid and works fine. It’s sturdy and tight. My daughter loves it and as many other reviews say, she begs to go for a bike ride now and it’s easy to have conversation with her. I love it and will really enjoy it until she rides on her own! It’s a nice transition from rear seat for younger kids! Recommend 100 percent!