The majority of seats on the market also comply with the European safety standards so you can rest assured that they’re safe to use too.

While we could ride this way, this caused the hand tightener to rub against the stem, which was problematic. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Whatever angle you decide is most comfortable for your child, you’ll need to make sure that their feet are far enough away from the front wheel that you can execute turns without your child’s foot hitting the tire. EBIKE COMPATIBLE: The Shotgun Pro is the only Shotgun seat that can be adjusted wide enough for use with an ebike.In the end, however, using the mini handlebars comes down to personal preference as most kids have no problem holding onto your handlebars next to the stem.

Just keep in mind that your child is not strapped into the seat in any way, so they will need to be old enough to hold firmly to the handlebars while riding (and not try to turn around to grab you! Headset (Replacing Spacer): Because you have to replace one of your bike’s headset spacers with the Shotgun Pro spacer, you’ll need 10mm of headset spacers that can be removed. It’s perfect for children under the age of one and we particularly love the cushioned support at the front. Now take a look at this comparison of Carrie and her daughter on the Shotgun Pro and the original Shotgun.The footrests on these front mounted bike seats vary from a single peg to a height-adjustable footrest with straps. After using this seat regularly for over a year, our Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini still looks and works like new!