I’m such a fan of tow ropes for biking with kids, I’m convinced every single family should have one. In fact, in 8+ years of biking with our son, we’ve used a tow rope more than any other biking accessory–more than any trailer, bike seat, trailer-bike, etc. parcel. If there is nobody in when the couriers call, they will leave a card. You can then phone them to

We got on with the Shotgun seat from the very first ride – there was no learning curve like with other ride-alongs I’ve tried because my toddler’s weight was balanced right in the centre of my bike and I was completely aware of how much she was getting bounced around or if she was having fun or not. I also think being able to see where she is going helps her get ready for features like corners or small drops and the small set of passenger handlebars makes her feel like she’s part of the process. She love it – my bike is now her primary choice of transport because “Daddy goes fast”, which in fairness, I do, largely because I’m so confident in her ability to stay on the Shotgun seat. Which brings us to our next point….. Use The Kids Ride Shotgun Tow Rope For Flat Or Uphill Use Only The other bonus is that when you get to the top of the climb, you can unhook and let your child rip the downhill–the fun part! Designed For Mountain Biking But Works Well On The Road As Well Our tow rope features a unique embedded elastic core, making it stronger than other tow ropes. From balance bikes to big bikesThat said, unlike a trailer or cargo bike, kids are able to pedal and still get exercise. And compared to a trailer-cycle, which does allow a child to pedal, the Kids Ride Shotgun allows your child to steer their own bike and brake independently. Also – I say I tried these things on my bike, but what I mean is I tried them on my ancient alloy hardtail because there was no way I was clamping anything that turned his weight into a damaging lever to my carbon framed, full suspension trail bike, for fear of damaging it. So I couldn’t ride the bike I wanted to on the terrain I wanted to, and decided the whole thing was a waste of time. My son is now old enough to come riding with me (with a bit of encouragement/a tow up the hill, more on that to follow) so we can finally enjoy this together, but what about his little sister? Parents often ask me if tow ropes are safe. The answer is yes–but only if used on flat terrain or uphills. The KRS should never be used on downhills–even short ones.

If your family rides a bunch (or even if you don’t ride a bunch but want to make the occasional ride easier), you NEED the Kids Ride Shotgun rope. It makes riding more fun for both kids and parents. screen. Unless stated otherwise, bikes also do not qualify for free postage. Please see below for details on We fully assemble your bike before delivery as though you were going to ride it away from the shop. To get itWe’ve used a tow rope for years (and had learned our lesson about downhill use), but still tried with the KRS rope recently. Oops! Seat can carry children from 2-5 years old up to 22kg, tow rope is rated to 225kg How did this product make your life easier? We appreciate that the caribiner/paracord combo comes with the KRS. Tow Whee offers a similar attachment, but is an add-on feature. Carrying my toddler on my bike means we can ride trails together – but most tag-along style seats don’t fit my mountain bike’s frame and can’t be used on anything rougher than a gravel pathway. The Kids Ride Shotgun version fits onto top tubes of all sizes and shapes, and hardly affects the handling at all. Plus, a bolt-on set of handlebars means your passenger gets a feel for off-road cornering too. Product specification I’d also recommend the Shotgun seat but with a slight caveat because it’s not particularly cheap, so you’d need to get a lot of use from it in the relatively short time you child will fit on it - Kids Ride Shotgun say from 2-5 years old. Cheaper versions exist but personally, given that my bike and my child are two of the most valuable things in my life, I think it’s worth investing.